Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight and MCPS part ways
Nearly two weeks after being asked to resign, Dr. Monifa McKnight agreed mutually with Montgomery County Board of Education to separate, effective Feb. 2.
Man in van arrested for allegedly exposing himself near University of Maryland students
A Clarksburg man accused of exposing himself near students at the University of Maryland was arrested Thursday, and according to police, he's done it on multiple occasions on campus.
High school seniors in DC area face heartbreak as top colleges reject record numbers
If you're the parent of a high school senior with college ambitions, you know the past few weeks have been challenging with students getting rejection emails from their top colleges and universities of choice.
Safety summit at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School focuses on recent fights, crime
Parents, students, school leaders, and even county officials met inside Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School Monday for what one parent described as a "much needed" meeting.
Political pressures and controversies driving superintendent turnover nationwide
In schools, students change every year. And recently, all over the region, it may seem like district superintendents do, too.
MCPS Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight breaks silence amidst board's request for her resignation
Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight and her attorney are speaking out after the confusion and controversy following the Board of Education asking her to resign.
'I will defend my reputation:' MCPS superintendent fights back after being asked to 'step away' from role
Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Monifa McKnight said the Board of Education wants her out as superintendent.
School closures: DC, Maryland & Virginia closings and delays for Wednesday, January 17
A few school systems in the Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia regions will be closed or delayed Wednesday after the D.C. area saw its first significant snowfall in years.
School closures: DC, Maryland & Virginia closings and delays for Tuesday, January 16
Many school systems in the Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia regions were closed Tuesday after the D.C. area saw its first significant snowfall in years.
Two MCPS administrators cleared in misconduct probe, report suggests policy revisions
Senior staff and administrators with Montgomery County Public Schools listed in a complaint have been cleared of alleged misconduct, according to a report from the county Inspector General’s office.
DC, Maryland & Virginia storm-related school closings, delays, and early dismissals for Wed., Jan. 10
Many school systems in the Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia regions are delaying arrival times on Wednesday morning after a powerful storm system brought flooding and damaging winds to the area.
Judge denies release of student accused of bringing loaded gun to Flowers High School
An 18-year-old arrested for bringing a loaded handgun to Flowers High School — just days after multiple fights broke out at the school — was ordered held without bond by a judge on Tuesday.
Parents say fights at Flowers High School wouldn't have happened if principal was there
The union representing Prince George’s County principals tells FOX 5 Charles H. Flowers Principal Dr. Gorman Brown has been reinstated after being placed on administrative leave for two months. Many parents blamed the two months away as the reason why chaos broke out inside Flowers on Tuesday.
Maryland Department of Education's new 'Report Card' shows mixed results for state's public schools
The Maryland Department of Education released its school report cards Wednesday.
Former Gaithersburg High School wrestler awarded $4 million in damages in sexual assault case
Weeks after Montgomery County Public Schools settled a shocking sexual assault case brought by former Damascus High School football players, there’s a multi-million dollar judgment in another sexual assault case at Gaithersburg High School.
Top high school football teams in the DMV ahead of playoffs
The Quince Orchard Cougars extended their win streak to 38, DeMatha won in overtime again and Freedom continues to put up astronomical numbers on offense.
An Upper Marlboro dad speaks out after his son was bullied, assaulted at school
An Upper Marlboro father says his son was bullied in class and sexually assaulted. Now, he wants the Prince George’s County school district to do more to address the incidents and prevent them from happening again.
Second lawsuit filed against MCPS amidst principal's harassment and bullying investigation
A second lawsuit has been filed against Montgomery County Public Schools. It stems from the ongoing investigation surrounding a suspended middle school principal who’s facing multiple accusations of sexual harassment and bullying.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore’s vision comes to life with new Service Year Option program
Maryland Governor Wes Moore launched the first public service year program for high school graduates in the nation Friday during a vibrant event at the University of Maryland's Reckord Armory.
DMV's greatest high school football teams this week
Last week, the top DMV high school football teams put forth impressive performances.