Alexandria teacher wins $25,000 Milken Educator Award
Eva Irwin, an English teacher at Alexandria City High School, won the Milken Educator Award – often referred to as the “Oscar of Teaching.”
Eva Irwin, an English teacher at Alexandria City High School, won the Milken Educator Award – often referred to as the “Oscar of Teaching.”
Woman suing Fairfax County middle school over alleged mishandling of 2012 sexual harrassment, rape case
A former middle school student is suing a number of her former teachers and school administrators, alleging they were negligent in handling sexual assault claims.
A former middle school student is suing a number of her former teachers and school administrators, alleging they were negligent in handling sexual assault claims.
Loudoun County School Board votes to get rid of video display during public comment
A Virginia school board has plans to omit a video display during the public comment section of its board meetings.
A Virginia school board has plans to omit a video display during the public comment section of its board meetings.
Could public school students have to pay to play sports? Stafford County Schools considering it
Rusted pipes, cracked tennis courts and aging buildings are plaguing Stafford County Public Schools’ campuses and FOX 5 has learned the administration could be soon turning to families for help.
Rusted pipes, cracked tennis courts and aging buildings are plaguing Stafford County Public Schools’ campuses and FOX 5 has learned the administration could be soon turning to families for help.
'It's very concerning:' Parents react after gun found in elementary student's book bag
Parents in Alexandria are criticizing the amount of time school leaders took to notify families of a loaded gun found in an elementary school.
Parents in Alexandria are criticizing the amount of time school leaders took to notify families of a loaded gun found in an elementary school.
Missing Virginia teen disappeared after school, police say
Have you seen Luz Avila Lopez? The 15-year-old, who goes by “Leila," went missing on Tuesday, Feb. 27.
Have you seen Luz Avila Lopez? The 15-year-old, who goes by “Leila," went missing on Tuesday, Feb. 27.
Black students at Thomas Jefferson High School reflect on changes since new admissions policy
Some students at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology are cheering the Supreme Court's decision to preserve the new admissions policy, aimed at increasing diversity.
Some students at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology are cheering the Supreme Court's decision to preserve the new admissions policy, aimed at increasing diversity.
Supreme Court upholds admissions policy at elite Virginia high school
The Supreme Court on Tuesday left in place the admissions policy at an elite public high school in Virginia that some parents claimed discriminates against highly qualified Asian Americans.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday left in place the admissions policy at an elite public high school in Virginia that some parents claimed discriminates against highly qualified Asian Americans.
Arlington's battle against teen overdoses; community takes steps to prevent tragedies
Hundreds of students, parents, and advocacy groups in northern Virginia came together Wednesday to discuss drug use in schools. The goal is to prevent the rise of youth overdoses.
Hundreds of students, parents, and advocacy groups in northern Virginia came together Wednesday to discuss drug use in schools. The goal is to prevent the rise of youth overdoses.
Maryland, Virginia have some of the best school systems in the nation, study shows
Maryland has the fifth-best school system in the U.S., according to new research that looks at things like academic performance, pupil-to-teacher ratio and bullying.
Maryland has the fifth-best school system in the U.S., according to new research that looks at things like academic performance, pupil-to-teacher ratio and bullying.
Prince William Co Schools invests $343K in cutting-edge security upgrades
In northern Virginia, Prince William County Public Schools is spending thousands of dollars on improving security at several schools.
In northern Virginia, Prince William County Public Schools is spending thousands of dollars on improving security at several schools.
Loudoun County lacrosse player's senior season in jeopardy, family sues school board
A Loudoun County student is being denied the ability to play lacrosse after transferring schools due to bullying. Now, she and her family are suing the school board.
A Loudoun County student is being denied the ability to play lacrosse after transferring schools due to bullying. Now, she and her family are suing the school board.
Political pressures and controversies driving superintendent turnover nationwide
In schools, students change every year. And recently, all over the region, it may seem like district superintendents do, too.
In schools, students change every year. And recently, all over the region, it may seem like district superintendents do, too.
Middle school teacher in Virginia pulls AR-15 on kids after doorbell prank
A middle school teacher in Fredericksburg was arrested and charged after she allegedly chased a group of girls while pointing an AR-15 rifle at them.
A middle school teacher in Fredericksburg was arrested and charged after she allegedly chased a group of girls while pointing an AR-15 rifle at them.
Sentencing postponed for ex-LCPS Superintendent Scott Ziegler
A Loudoun County judge postponed sentencing against former Loudoun County Public Schools superintendent Scott Ziegler.
A Loudoun County judge postponed sentencing against former Loudoun County Public Schools superintendent Scott Ziegler.
School closures: DC, Maryland & Virginia closings and delays for Wednesday, January 17
A few school systems in the Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia regions will be closed or delayed Wednesday after the D.C. area saw its first significant snowfall in years.
A few school systems in the Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia regions will be closed or delayed Wednesday after the D.C. area saw its first significant snowfall in years.
School closures: DC, Maryland & Virginia closings and delays for Tuesday, January 16
Many school systems in the Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia regions were closed Tuesday after the D.C. area saw its first significant snowfall in years.
Many school systems in the Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia regions were closed Tuesday after the D.C. area saw its first significant snowfall in years.
Fairfax County Public Schools tackles student drug overdoses in community conversation
Fairfax County Public Schools hosts a community conversation to address opioid overdoses and more.
Fairfax County Public Schools hosts a community conversation to address opioid overdoses and more.
DC, Maryland & Virginia storm-related school closings, delays, and early dismissals for Wed., Jan. 10
Many school systems in the Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia regions are delaying arrival times on Wednesday morning after a powerful storm system brought flooding and damaging winds to the area.
Many school systems in the Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia regions are delaying arrival times on Wednesday morning after a powerful storm system brought flooding and damaging winds to the area.
Student hospitalized after overdosing at Wakefield High School, officials say
A student was rushed to the hospital after overdosing at an Arlington County high school just days after returning from winter break, officials say.
A student was rushed to the hospital after overdosing at an Arlington County high school just days after returning from winter break, officials say.