Changes coming to school resource officer program at Alexandria Public Schools
School resource officers are coming back to Alexandria Public Schools, but officials say this time, things will look different.
Spotsylvania County pulling library books with 'sexually explicit content' from schools
Spotsylvania County Public Schools is pulling library books with "sexually explicit content" off the shelves - and some board members say they want to burn them.
Calls for Loudoun County superintendent, school board members to resign continue
Dozens of Loudoun County Public School parents sounded off at another heated school board meeting Tuesday night as calls for the resignation of the superintendent and several school board members continue.
Loudoun County Public Schools hires law firm to conduct review of sexual misconduct incidents
Loudoun County Public Schools has hired a law firm to conduct an independent review of student sexual misconduct incidents at Stone Bridge and Broad Run high schools, according to a letter sent to LCPS families and staff.
Alexandria school leaders urge city council to reinstate school resource officers
As Alexandria school leaders begged the city council to bring back school resource officers Tuesday night, four council members who voted to end the program back in May appeared to have already made up their minds..
Fairfax Co. Public Schools exploring virtual option for students in quarantine
A spokeswoman for Fairfax Co. Public Schools says the school district is exploring how to connect students to their classes if they are out on quarantine.
School bus driver shortage could cause delays for many DC-area families
Many kids in the D.C region who take the school bus may not get to school or back to their homes on time, all thanks to bus driver shortages impacting many school systems across the country.
Some DMV parents concerned about kids eating in school cafeterias ask districts for outdoor plan
Some parents in the D.C region are asking their school districts, what’s the plan for breakfast and lunch whenever kids gather inside of school buildings to eat without wearing a mask?
Preliminary estimates reveal staff vaccination rates at DC-area school districts
In the last week FOX 5 obtained data from six of the largest school districts in the D.C. region which provides an estimate of how many teachers and staff are vaccinated against COVID-19.
Virtual learning may not be available for DMV families who previously opted for in-person learning
With growing concerns surrounding the delta variant of COVID-19 and recent changes in some mask mandates, there are questions about whether school districts within the D.C. region are ready to handle more families who want virtual learning for their child, instead of in-person.
Alexandria City Public Schools to require masks in fall 2021 regardless of vaccination status
The Alexandria City School Board has unanimously approved the recommendation to require masks in fall 2021 for everyone inside all Alexandria City Public Schools facilities regardless of vaccination status.
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.