Virginia Superintendent requires every school board to adopt policies on treatment of transgender students
Virginia's Superintendent announced Friday that he would be requiring every school board in the state to adopt policies on the treatment of transgender students.
Virginia judge tosses lawsuit challenging directive for school boards to adopt inclusive policies
A Virginia judge has tossed a lawsuit by conservative groups challenging the state's directive to local school boards to adopt inclusive policies for transgender students. However, those same conservative groups are still claiming victory.
Virginia officials release updated COVID-19 safety guidelines, mask mandate for schools
The Virginia Department of Health and the Virginia Department of Education released new guidance Wednesday for PreK-12 schools for the upcoming 2021-2022 school year which includes supporting school divisions in making decisions on masking and other prevention measures.
Fairfax County approves protections for transgender, gender-expansive students
Thursday night was a big win for transgender rights in Fairfax County.
DMV parents express mixed feelings about new CDC student mask wearing guidelines
With a highly anticipated school year just weeks away, on Friday the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that vaccinated teachers and students don't need to wear masks inside school buildings, relaxing its COVID-19 guidelines.
Prince William County schools plan for fall includes in-person learning 5 days a week
The reopening plan for this fall for Prince William County schools was released Wednesday night – and it includes details for how the district will accommodate state law and offer in-person learning five days a week.
Some local high schools drop out of US News and World Report’s top schools list
The U.S. News & World Report released its highly anticipated 2021 Best High School rankings on Tuesday – and some local institutions were notably absent.
Virginia Department of Education shoots down claims of eliminating accelerated math courses for equity plan
Are advanced math classes going away in Virginia for the sake of student equity?
T.C. Williams High, Matthew Maury Elementary announce finalists for renaming
T.C. Williams High School and Matthew Maury Elementary School in Alexandria have narrowed their list of options to rename each school after a community poll was taken in February.
Virginia schools not likely to meet 5 days a week in-person learning goal
School districts across Virginia have no timeline on when students could return to in-person instruction five days a week.
Schools in Maryland, Virginia release snow day plans ahead of expected winter weather
Winter weather, including as much as a foot of snow in some areas, is expected to hit the DC region on Wednesday. School districts from Maryland and Virginia are now sharing their snow day plans and detailing whether or not the inclement weather will deter online and in-person learning.
Loudoun County schools scales back to online learning; Fairfax County schools looks to return to the classroom
There are new developments tonight coming out of two Northern Virginia school districts – Fairfax County is moving forward with heading back to school while Loudoun County is scaling back.
Loudoun County Public Schools to make return to 100% distance learning
Loudoun County Public Schools announced on Thursday it will revert to 100% distance learning for all students beginning Tuesday, Dec. 15.
School sports practices resume Monday in several Northern Virginia districts
In Northern Virginia, tryouts for teams are happening Monday as the Commonwealth resumes sports in many of its school districts. This comes as neighboring states, the District, and even some school districts in Virginia have decided against starting sports back up.
Thousands of Prince William County students return to the classroom
In northern Virginia, first-grade students are back in the classroom today in Prince William County. The return to in-person instruction is happening amid rising coronavirus case numbers.
What's behind Fairfax County Public Schools decision to pause in-person learning?
In northern Virginia, FOX 5 is learning more about what went into the decision to stop a plan to bring more students back into the classroom in Fairfax County.
Fairfax County delaying in-person learning for select students
Fairfax County Public Schools announced Monday that the district is delaying additional in-person learning, including students and staff members in the Group 5 cohort (early HeadStart, pre-K, kindergarten, and select students who receive special education services) that had been scheduled to return to school on November 17.
Fairfax County Public Schools pledges to fix diversity issue at elite high school after backlash
An elite Northern Virginia high school’s admission process is at the center of controversy.
Northern Virginia schools start Tuesday with new challenges amid pandemic
Tuesday marks the first day of school for students all over Northern Virginia, and it’s safe to say this school year is going to feel a little different.
Here's what DC, Maryland and Virginia school districts have planned for the fall
Here's a look at what schools in D.C., Maryland and Virginia have planned for the upcoming year.