Loudoun County supervisors' Ghana trip sparks debate over taxpayer-funded travel
Residents in Loudoun County are outraged after learning some of their local leaders went on a lavish taxpayer-funded trip to Ghana.
Potential student overdose at Wakefield High School spurs renewed focus on substance abuse education
Efforts to educate students and parents on the dangers of overdoses continue as police investigate a potential overdose at an Arlington high school.
Virginia middle school teacher arrested for sexual offenses with a minor, police say
A Northern Virginia teacher was arrested earlier this month for alleged sexual offenses with a minor, according to a letter from his previous employer.
Apparent student overdose reported at Wakefield High School
It's the first week of school in Arlington County, and an apparent overdose has already been reported at a high school that's had its share of problems recently.
Gov. Youngkin continues 'Parents Matter' tour with stop in Virginia Beach
On a day when many students have now officially returned to school, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin said in no uncertain terms that he’s going to continue pushing for parents to have a bigger say in how public schools are run.
High school football game canceled in Virginia over student's social media post
A Friday night high school football game was canceled in northern Virginia because of a threatening social media post.
An Alexandria community is upset after new school field lights end up on track, not grass
The City of Alexandria just finished installing new field lights at Francis Hammond Middle School. The problem for some residents is that those lights were placed on the school's track.
Virginia AG Jason Miyares says school districts must comply with governor's transgender policies
Now that Virginia's Attorney General Jason Miyares has issued his official opinion on the Virginia Department of Education's model policies impacting transgender students, FOX 5 is pressing for answers on how the policies will be enforced.
Thousands of DMV students head back to school Monday
Thousands of students across the DMV will be heading back to class Monday but before that bell rings, a number of families were out grabbing those last-minute back to school supplies.
Prince William County grapples with teacher shortage days before school starts
The countdown is on 'til the first day of school, but many are facing widespread teacher shortages. That includes Prince William County, where there are hundreds of vacancies, and school starts Monday.
Drivers given 30-day speed enforcement warning period in Manassas school zones
Drivers in Manassas are being given a 30-day speed enforcement warning period in school zones.
Virginia 6-year-old said ‘I did it’ after shooting his teacher at school, warrants say
In the moments after a 6-year-old shot his teacher in a Virginia classroom last January, the boy made statements including “I shot that (expletive) dead," and “I did it. I got my mom’s gun last night," according to recently unsealed police search warrants.
Loudoun County Public School employees to receive minimum 5% pay raise under 2024 budget
Teachers in Loudoun County will be receiving a pay bump in fiscal year 2024 as part of the district’s new operating budget.
New LCPS superintendent Dr. Aaron Spence makes debut at school board meeting
The new Loudoun County Public Schools superintendent is stepping into the role, and taking over after the turmoil.
School year starts for transitioning students in Stafford County
Tuesday was the first day of the new school year for students in Stafford County who are transitioning to high school, middle school or elementary school.
Former Virginia middle school teacher to avoid sex offender label in plea deal
A northern Virginia teacher accused of having sex with a minor will not have to register as a sex offender, court documents reveal.
Fairfax schools considers weapons detection screening
The goal is to keep weapons – guns, knives, and the like – out of school buildings by installing security scanning technology.
Fairfax County Public Schools host job fair amidst teacher shortage
Amidst looming teacher shortages, Fairfax County Public Schools hosted a job fair today at Luther Jackson Middle School.
Alexandria City Public Schools joins list of districts rejecting state's new policies for transgender students
Another Virginia school district appears to be rejecting Gov.
'Don't be trans': Critics push back on Virginia schools' new policies for transgender students
Some students and LGBTQIA+ advocacy organizations are pushing back against the Virginia Department of Education’s new model policies which outline how schools are expected to handle some sensitive issues such as student identity, bathroom use, sports and parental oversight.