Alexandria City Public Schools joins list of districts rejecting state's new policies for transgender students
Another Virginia school district appears to be rejecting Gov.
Another Virginia school district appears to be rejecting Gov.
'Don't be trans': Critics push back on Virginia schools' new policies for transgender students
Some students and LGBTQIA+ advocacy organizations are pushing back against the Virginia Department of Education’s new model policies which outline how schools are expected to handle some sensitive issues such as student identity, bathroom use, sports and parental oversight.
Some students and LGBTQIA+ advocacy organizations are pushing back against the Virginia Department of Education’s new model policies which outline how schools are expected to handle some sensitive issues such as student identity, bathroom use, sports and parental oversight.
Virginia Department of Education releases new model policies outlining plans for transgender students, sports
The Virginia Department of Education released its final model policies for public schools Tuesday, updating guidance that tackles several hot-button issues including student identity, bathroom use, sports, and parental oversight.
The Virginia Department of Education released its final model policies for public schools Tuesday, updating guidance that tackles several hot-button issues including student identity, bathroom use, sports, and parental oversight.
New report reveals Virginia schools are underfunded
Virginia is underfunding its schools, according to a new government watchdog report.
Virginia is underfunding its schools, according to a new government watchdog report.
New grading policy for students at James Madison HS
In a YouTube video, the administration at James Madison High School said a student’s prior test grade will be updated and changed if the grade on their next test is better.
In a YouTube video, the administration at James Madison High School said a student’s prior test grade will be updated and changed if the grade on their next test is better.
LCPS says teacher accused of sexual assault no longer an employee; no charges filed
No charges were filed after detectives with the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office wrapped up their investigation into a teacher accused of sexually assaulting several students but he is no longer employed with the school, according to district officials.
No charges were filed after detectives with the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office wrapped up their investigation into a teacher accused of sexually assaulting several students but he is no longer employed with the school, according to district officials.
Longtime LCPS spokesperson Wayde Byard returns to work after being found not guilty
Wayde Byard, the longtime Loudoun County Public Schools spokesperson, is returning to his job after being charged with perjury.
Wayde Byard, the longtime Loudoun County Public Schools spokesperson, is returning to his job after being charged with perjury.
Fairfax County Public Schools employee arrested for having child sex abuse material
A Fairfax County Public Schools employee is accused of having child sex abuse material at his home.
A Fairfax County Public Schools employee is accused of having child sex abuse material at his home.
Longtime LCPS spokesperson Wayde Byard found not guilty of perjury in probe of sex assault case
"I can't say I'm really happy because I expected this," Byard told FOX 5 outside the courtroom.
"I can't say I'm really happy because I expected this," Byard told FOX 5 outside the courtroom.
Virginia school districts turn to online programs to address teacher shortage
Over a dozen school districts across Virginia are utilizing online programs to help address the teacher shortage.
Over a dozen school districts across Virginia are utilizing online programs to help address the teacher shortage.
Alexandria police increase presence as school year ends
With schools wrapping up for the summer, some police departments are taking precautions.
With schools wrapping up for the summer, some police departments are taking precautions.
New LCPS superintendent looks to restore trust after sex assaults scandal
From contentious school board meetings to national controversies.
From contentious school board meetings to national controversies.
Mother of 6-year-old who shot teacher pleads guilty to using marijuana while having a firearm
The mother of a 6-year-old boy who shot his teacher in Virginia pleaded guilty in federal court Monday to using marijuana while possessing a firearm, which is illegal under U.S. law.
The mother of a 6-year-old boy who shot his teacher in Virginia pleaded guilty in federal court Monday to using marijuana while possessing a firearm, which is illegal under U.S. law.
Loudoun County School Board won't challenge court order to release sex assaults report
The Loudoun County School Board announced Wednesday that it will not fight a court order to release documents detailing the district's handling of two consecutive sexual assaults at two different schools with the same student.
The Loudoun County School Board announced Wednesday that it will not fight a court order to release documents detailing the district's handling of two consecutive sexual assaults at two different schools with the same student.
Teen gunman who opened fire after Virginia high school graduation targeted graduate: police
A gunman who opened fire minutes after a high school graduation in Richmond, Virginia, targeted an 18-year-old graduate he had a long-running dispute with, police said Wednesday.
A gunman who opened fire minutes after a high school graduation in Richmond, Virginia, targeted an 18-year-old graduate he had a long-running dispute with, police said Wednesday.
2 killed, 5 injured after Virginia high school graduation ceremony
Police said one of the people who was killed was an 18-year-old male student who had just graduated, while the other was a 36-year-old man who was there for the graduation.
Police said one of the people who was killed was an 18-year-old male student who had just graduated, while the other was a 36-year-old man who was there for the graduation.
Loudoun County School Board names new superintendent after nationwide search
After a months-long nationwide search, the Loudoun County School Board has voted in a new superintendent.
After a months-long nationwide search, the Loudoun County School Board has voted in a new superintendent.
Substitute teacher charged after showing up to Tuscarora High School drunk
A substitute teacher is facing charges Wednesday after word got around that she was drunk in the school's cafeteria.
A substitute teacher is facing charges Wednesday after word got around that she was drunk in the school's cafeteria.
Virginia AG settles with Cooper Middle School over 'unlawfully discriminatory' college prep flyer
When Cooper Middle School sent out a letter to families about the College Partnership Program, the Virginia Attorney General’s Office declared it as "unlawful discrimination," according to the Commonwealth’s Human Rights Act.
When Cooper Middle School sent out a letter to families about the College Partnership Program, the Virginia Attorney General’s Office declared it as "unlawful discrimination," according to the Commonwealth’s Human Rights Act.
Judge orders LCPS to turn over investigation into sexual assaults
Loudoun County Public Schools now has to release the independent report conducted on two sexual assaults that took place in 2021.
Loudoun County Public Schools now has to release the independent report conducted on two sexual assaults that took place in 2021.