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.
Schools districts across DC area impacted by teacher shortages
School districts all across the DC region are struggling to hire teachers. This means many classrooms may have to deal with overcrowding due to being short staffed to start the year.
School districts all across the DC region are struggling to hire teachers. This means many classrooms may have to deal with overcrowding due to being short staffed to start the year.
Monkeypox Outbreak: Should DC area schools be concerned?
While the coronavirus pandemic seems to be winding down, children going back to school could face a new risk this year, the monkeypox virus.
While the coronavirus pandemic seems to be winding down, children going back to school could face a new risk this year, the monkeypox virus.
Hanover County Public Schools faces backlash over new logo that resembles swastika
One Virginia school district is catching heat after teachers were seen wearing t-shirts with a logo that resembles a swastika at a conference.
One Virginia school district is catching heat after teachers were seen wearing t-shirts with a logo that resembles a swastika at a conference.
Schools districts across DMV work to address hundreds of teacher openings
Parents and students across the D.C. region are getting ready for the start of the school year, but some area schools some are still working to fill teacher openings.
Parents and students across the D.C. region are getting ready for the start of the school year, but some area schools some are still working to fill teacher openings.
3 men accused of stealing thousands of laptops from Fairfax County Public Schools
Three men, including two Fairfax County Public School employees, are accused of stealing millions of dollars worth of laptops that belonged to the school system, according to police.
Three men, including two Fairfax County Public School employees, are accused of stealing millions of dollars worth of laptops that belonged to the school system, according to police.
Healthcare aide at Fairfax County elementary school terminated after admitting to stealing student's medicine
The investigation continues into an elementary school health care aide accused of stealing medication from students and replacing it with allergy medicine.
The investigation continues into an elementary school health care aide accused of stealing medication from students and replacing it with allergy medicine.
Bomb threats at Fairfax County Public Schools under investigation
Police are investigating several bomb threats that were made against Fairfax County Public Schools.
Police are investigating several bomb threats that were made against Fairfax County Public Schools.
Fairfax Co. Schools votes to limit cell phone usage
Leaders will be voting Thursday night on whether students should be banned from using their cell phones on school grounds.
Leaders will be voting Thursday night on whether students should be banned from using their cell phones on school grounds.
Controversial tweets coming from account linked to Fairfax County history teacher
Several parents tell FOX 5 they reached out to Fairfax County Public Schools about their concerns regarding the controversial tweets.
Several parents tell FOX 5 they reached out to Fairfax County Public Schools about their concerns regarding the controversial tweets.
Parents in Fairfax question county's plan to address learning loss
Fairfax County Public Schools' plan to address learning loss includes ensuring each student has a Tutor.com account paid for by the district. Some parents have had enough of virtual learning.
Fairfax County Public Schools' plan to address learning loss includes ensuring each student has a Tutor.com account paid for by the district. Some parents have had enough of virtual learning.
Middle school dance canceled in Arlington due to possible threat
Eighth graders at Gunston Middle School won't be attending their scheduled dance Friday night after school officials caught wind of multiple threats to interrupt the function.
Eighth graders at Gunston Middle School won't be attending their scheduled dance Friday night after school officials caught wind of multiple threats to interrupt the function.
Superintendent on Alexandria City High School student stabbing: 'This isn't normal'
School officials tell FOX 5 virtual learning will continue for students at Alexandria City high school through the end of the school year.
School officials tell FOX 5 virtual learning will continue for students at Alexandria City high school through the end of the school year.
Alexandria City High School community reacts to virtual learning changes made after deadly stabbing
Parents in Alexandria, Virginia are expressing concerns about the response to a deadly stabbing involving an Alexandria City High School student at a shopping center.
Parents in Alexandria, Virginia are expressing concerns about the response to a deadly stabbing involving an Alexandria City High School student at a shopping center.
Alexandria City High School students return to virtual learning following senior stabbing death
ACHS' executive principal Peter Balas said that the school will provide students with the social-emotional support they need during the modified return.
ACHS' executive principal Peter Balas said that the school will provide students with the social-emotional support they need during the modified return.
Fairfax County schools work to add bathrooms to athletic facilities
It’s been a stinky situation in Fairfax County Public Schools: 15 of it’s high school athletic stadiums don’t have permanent bathrooms.
It’s been a stinky situation in Fairfax County Public Schools: 15 of it’s high school athletic stadiums don’t have permanent bathrooms.
Virginia schools face major learning gaps caused by pandemic closures, new report says
Virginia's Governor is sounding the alarms after a disturbing new report revealed that the Commonwealth is facing major learning gaps following the pandemic.
Virginia's Governor is sounding the alarms after a disturbing new report revealed that the Commonwealth is facing major learning gaps following the pandemic.