Fairfax Co. Public Schools counselor investigation exposes widespread problems
An investigation into why a sex offender was able to continue working as a middle school guidance counselor has uncovered serious issues in Virginia’s largest school district.
An investigation into why a sex offender was able to continue working as a middle school guidance counselor has uncovered serious issues in Virginia’s largest school district.
Chamberlain University steps in to help Stratford University nursing students
Hundreds of nursing students set to graduate from Stratford University may receive help from Chamberlain University since Stratford is closing its doors this week.
Hundreds of nursing students set to graduate from Stratford University may receive help from Chamberlain University since Stratford is closing its doors this week.
Virginia students against Gov. Youngkin's transgender policies hold walkouts Tuesday
Students from as many as 100 schools – who are opposed to Gov. Youngkin's policy – have organized a walkout Tuesday morning.
Students from as many as 100 schools – who are opposed to Gov. Youngkin's policy – have organized a walkout Tuesday morning.
Stratford University students fear starting over as school shuts down
Stratford University is shutting down all of its campuses amid financial hardship and a reported dispute with the Department of Education.
Stratford University is shutting down all of its campuses amid financial hardship and a reported dispute with the Department of Education.
Loudoun Co. Public Schools to discuss new policy on sexually explicit material
Loudoun County Public School officials will meet Thursday to discuss how to implement a new policy regarding sexually explicit content in schools.
Loudoun County Public School officials will meet Thursday to discuss how to implement a new policy regarding sexually explicit content in schools.
Controversial Spotsylvania County superintendent: 'Give me a chance'
The Spotsylvania County School Board has approved controversial superintendent candidate Mark Taylor in a 4-to-3 vote.
The Spotsylvania County School Board has approved controversial superintendent candidate Mark Taylor in a 4-to-3 vote.
Dumfries school bus driver runs over parent's foot; Parent charged
A bus carrying school children ran over a parent's foot in Dumfries Tuesday before driving off with the students still aboard.
A bus carrying school children ran over a parent's foot in Dumfries Tuesday before driving off with the students still aboard.
Alexandria schools introducing daily social-emotional learning for all students
School districts are still trying to find ways to help kids catch up both academically and socially as many students spent the pandemic learning from home.
School districts are still trying to find ways to help kids catch up both academically and socially as many students spent the pandemic learning from home.
Virginia Supreme Court allows grand jury probe into Loudoun County school sexual assaults to continue
An attempt by the Loudoun County School Board to shut down a grand jury investigating the school system’s handling of two sexual assaults was rejected Friday by the Supreme Court of Virginia.
An attempt by the Loudoun County School Board to shut down a grand jury investigating the school system’s handling of two sexual assaults was rejected Friday by the Supreme Court of Virginia.
Gov. Youngkin unveils plans to combat learning loss, teacher shortages in Virginia schools
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin unveiled a new effort on Thursday to combat "learning loss" and teacher shortages in schools. It’s an issue that is raising concerns among parents.
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin unveiled a new effort on Thursday to combat "learning loss" and teacher shortages in schools. It’s an issue that is raising concerns among parents.
Going Back-To-School with the FOX 5 DC family
As students in Montgomery County, Prince George's County, Washington, D.C. and many more head back to class today, we're taking a look at your Back-To-School photos - as well as our very own.
As students in Montgomery County, Prince George's County, Washington, D.C. and many more head back to class today, we're taking a look at your Back-To-School photos - as well as our very own.
Parents express concerns over use of unlicensed teachers in Prince William County school
Parents in one Northern Virginia county are raising concerns about unlicensed teachers teaching students this school year.
Parents in one Northern Virginia county are raising concerns about unlicensed teachers teaching students this school year.
Groups raise concerns over ending of federal free school lunch program
It’s back to school season, and for many families that brings good but sobering news – they know their kids will be properly fed. But for some, concerns are growing that the ending of a pandemic era program could impact the ability for children to receive food.
It’s back to school season, and for many families that brings good but sobering news – they know their kids will be properly fed. But for some, concerns are growing that the ending of a pandemic era program could impact the ability for children to receive food.
Fairfax County school employed counselor convicted in sex crime with minor, superintendent says
Fairfax County School officials released a letter to staff Thursday notifying them that a counselor at a middle school in the county had previously been convicted of solicitation of prostitution from a minor.
Fairfax County School officials released a letter to staff Thursday notifying them that a counselor at a middle school in the county had previously been convicted of solicitation of prostitution from a minor.
New Virginia law requires schools to report misdemeanors to law enforcement
As parents get ready to send their kids back to school, a new state law in Virginia now requires principals to report misdemeanors involving people at the school.
As parents get ready to send their kids back to school, a new state law in Virginia now requires principals to report misdemeanors involving people at the school.
Northern Virginia to install speed cameras to make school zones safer
It's back-to-school season in the DMV, and more districts in Virginia are using speed cameras to try and make school zones safer.
It's back-to-school season in the DMV, and more districts in Virginia are using speed cameras to try and make school zones safer.
Virginia Board of Education reviews proposed history, social science curriculum revisions
As parents are getting ready to send their children back into the classroom, Virginia's new board of education members met for the first time in public Wednesday to discuss the revisions being made to the history and social science curriculum.
As parents are getting ready to send their children back into the classroom, Virginia's new board of education members met for the first time in public Wednesday to discuss the revisions being made to the history and social science curriculum.
Maryland man offers classes to help children navigate active shooter situations
A TikTok video is going viral! It shows a mom in Oklahoma teaching her 5-year-old son what to do if an active shooter came into his school. The video has been watched more than a million times and has tens of thousands of comments. So are parents in the DMV doing the same?
A TikTok video is going viral! It shows a mom in Oklahoma teaching her 5-year-old son what to do if an active shooter came into his school. The video has been watched more than a million times and has tens of thousands of comments. So are parents in the DMV doing the same?
Stafford County Public Schools blocking students' access to TikTok
Classes are back in session and one local school district is working on how to keep students focused, starting by blocking the popular social media app TikTok.
Classes are back in session and one local school district is working on how to keep students focused, starting by blocking the popular social media app TikTok.
School Masking Policies in DC, Maryland and Virginia: What you need to know
School districts across the DMV are announcing their masking policies for the upcoming year.
School districts across the DMV are announcing their masking policies for the upcoming year.