Gov. Youngkin continues 'Parents Matter' tour with stop in Virginia Beach
On a day when many students have now officially returned to school, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin said in no uncertain terms that he’s going to continue pushing for parents to have a bigger say in how public schools are run.
On a day when many students have now officially returned to school, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin said in no uncertain terms that he’s going to continue pushing for parents to have a bigger say in how public schools are run.
High school football game canceled in Virginia over student's social media post
A Friday night high school football game was canceled in northern Virginia because of a threatening social media post.
A Friday night high school football game was canceled in northern Virginia because of a threatening social media post.
An Alexandria community is upset after new school field lights end up on track, not grass
The City of Alexandria just finished installing new field lights at Francis Hammond Middle School. The problem for some residents is that those lights were placed on the school's track.
The City of Alexandria just finished installing new field lights at Francis Hammond Middle School. The problem for some residents is that those lights were placed on the school's track.
Virginia AG Jason Miyares says school districts must comply with governor's transgender policies
Now that Virginia's Attorney General Jason Miyares has issued his official opinion on the Virginia Department of Education's model policies impacting transgender students, FOX 5 is pressing for answers on how the policies will be enforced.
Now that Virginia's Attorney General Jason Miyares has issued his official opinion on the Virginia Department of Education's model policies impacting transgender students, FOX 5 is pressing for answers on how the policies will be enforced.
Thousands of DMV students head back to school Monday
Thousands of students across the DMV will be heading back to class Monday but before that bell rings, a number of families were out grabbing those last-minute back to school supplies.
Thousands of students across the DMV will be heading back to class Monday but before that bell rings, a number of families were out grabbing those last-minute back to school supplies.
Prince William County grapples with teacher shortage days before school starts
The countdown is on 'til the first day of school, but many are facing widespread teacher shortages. That includes Prince William County, where there are hundreds of vacancies, and school starts Monday.
The countdown is on 'til the first day of school, but many are facing widespread teacher shortages. That includes Prince William County, where there are hundreds of vacancies, and school starts Monday.
Drivers given 30-day speed enforcement warning period in Manassas school zones
Drivers in Manassas are being given a 30-day speed enforcement warning period in school zones.
Drivers in Manassas are being given a 30-day speed enforcement warning period in school zones.
Virginia 6-year-old said ‘I did it’ after shooting his teacher at school, warrants say
In the moments after a 6-year-old shot his teacher in a Virginia classroom last January, the boy made statements including “I shot that (expletive) dead," and “I did it. I got my mom’s gun last night," according to recently unsealed police search warrants.
In the moments after a 6-year-old shot his teacher in a Virginia classroom last January, the boy made statements including “I shot that (expletive) dead," and “I did it. I got my mom’s gun last night," according to recently unsealed police search warrants.
Loudoun County Public School employees to receive minimum 5% pay raise under 2024 budget
Teachers in Loudoun County will be receiving a pay bump in fiscal year 2024 as part of the district’s new operating budget.
Teachers in Loudoun County will be receiving a pay bump in fiscal year 2024 as part of the district’s new operating budget.
New LCPS superintendent Dr. Aaron Spence makes debut at school board meeting
The new Loudoun County Public Schools superintendent is stepping into the role, and taking over after the turmoil.
The new Loudoun County Public Schools superintendent is stepping into the role, and taking over after the turmoil.
School year starts for transitioning students in Stafford County
Tuesday was the first day of the new school year for students in Stafford County who are transitioning to high school, middle school or elementary school.
Tuesday was the first day of the new school year for students in Stafford County who are transitioning to high school, middle school or elementary school.
Former Virginia middle school teacher to avoid sex offender label in plea deal
A northern Virginia teacher accused of having sex with a minor will not have to register as a sex offender, court documents reveal.
A northern Virginia teacher accused of having sex with a minor will not have to register as a sex offender, court documents reveal.
Fairfax schools considers weapons detection screening
The goal is to keep weapons – guns, knives, and the like – out of school buildings by installing security scanning technology.
The goal is to keep weapons – guns, knives, and the like – out of school buildings by installing security scanning technology.
Fairfax County Public Schools host job fair amidst teacher shortage
Amidst looming teacher shortages, Fairfax County Public Schools hosted a job fair today at Luther Jackson Middle School.
Amidst looming teacher shortages, Fairfax County Public Schools hosted a job fair today at Luther Jackson Middle School.
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.