'ALL IN VA': Youngkin announces new plan to combat learning loss, chronic absenteeism

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced a bold plan to address alarming learning loss and absenteeism across the Commonwealth, saying the state is at a crossroads and education leaders must jolt the system by acting now.

Loudoun County parents allege school board's bias reporting policy violated First Amendment rights

Lawyers for the parents of Loudoun County Public School students were back in federal court Wednesday arguing that a school board policy violates their children's First Amendment rights.

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.  

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.

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.

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.  

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.