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.

'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.

Virginia Department of Education releases new model policies outlining plans for transgender students, sports

The Virginia Department of Education released its final model policies for public schools Tuesday, updating guidance that tackles several hot-button issues including student identity, bathroom use, sports, and parental oversight.

New grading policy for students at James Madison HS

In a YouTube video, the administration at James Madison High School said a student’s prior test grade will be updated and changed if the grade on their next test is better.

LCPS says teacher accused of sexual assault no longer an employee; no charges filed

No charges were filed after detectives with the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office wrapped up their investigation into a teacher accused of sexually assaulting several students but he is no longer employed with the school, according to district officials.