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 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.

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.