Virginia Tech could lose up to $240 million because of coronavirus
Virginia Tech estimates it could lose millions in revenue during the coming months as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
Virginia Tech estimates it could lose millions in revenue during the coming months as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
Parents fighting to keep Montgomery County private school open post-coronavirus
After a Montgomery County private school announced it will close for good due to financial strain from the COVID-19 pandemic, parents are doing everything possible to keep the doors open.
After a Montgomery County private school announced it will close for good due to financial strain from the COVID-19 pandemic, parents are doing everything possible to keep the doors open.
Johns Hopkins University warns of layoffs, cuts while tracking coronavirus spread
Johns Hopkins University is planning to cut salaries and expecting to furlough and lay off employees because of multimillion-dollar losses arising from the pandemic.
Johns Hopkins University is planning to cut salaries and expecting to furlough and lay off employees because of multimillion-dollar losses arising from the pandemic.
Child porn displayed in DC Charter School Board virtual meeting
A video depicting child pornography was briefly broadcast during a Monday night meeting of the D.C. Public Charter School Board, a recent example of what law enforcement have called "Zoom bombing."
A video depicting child pornography was briefly broadcast during a Monday night meeting of the D.C. Public Charter School Board, a recent example of what law enforcement have called "Zoom bombing."
Maryland extends closure of schools through May 15 amid battle against coronavirus
Maryland has extended the closure of schools through May 15 as the state battles the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Maryland has extended the closure of schools through May 15 as the state battles the spread of the novel coronavirus.
DC Mayor Bowser closes schools for remainder of academic year
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has closed all schools in the district for the remainder of the school year.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has closed all schools in the district for the remainder of the school year.
Details released on how students will be graded during distance learning
FOX 5 is learning new details on how students will be graded now that classes have moved online.
FOX 5 is learning new details on how students will be graded now that classes have moved online.
High school students weigh pros and cons of taking college entrance exams online
Take-home tests are not a new concept but what about your college-bound child potentially taking the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or the American College Testing (ACT) in their pajamas from their own laptop?
Take-home tests are not a new concept but what about your college-bound child potentially taking the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or the American College Testing (ACT) in their pajamas from their own laptop?
High schools, universities making decisions on how to handle graduation amid COVID-19 outbreak
High schools and colleges are starting to make decisions about how to handle graduation.
High schools and colleges are starting to make decisions about how to handle graduation.
Arlington County school district announces it won’t teach any new material
Tuesday was the first day back to public school after spring break in Arlington, Virginia.
Tuesday was the first day back to public school after spring break in Arlington, Virginia.
Homework takes on new meaning as school districts in Virginia, Maryland try distance learning for first time
Homework has taken on a new meaning as most schools kids in the D.C. region have been out of the classroom and at home now for a month as school districts have shut down to reduce the spread of the coronavirus.
Homework has taken on a new meaning as most schools kids in the D.C. region have been out of the classroom and at home now for a month as school districts have shut down to reduce the spread of the coronavirus.
LIST: These states have closed all schools due to coronavirus
Several states have closed all schools in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Several states have closed all schools in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19.
College in Japan holds virtual graduation with avatar robots amid pandemic
Students' faces would appear on a tablet as they received their diploma from the school's president in real time.
Students' faces would appear on a tablet as they received their diploma from the school's president in real time.
Should kids advance to the next grade following return to school?
Online distance learning is in full swing for students across the country and across the Washington, D.C. area and so is a debate about whether or not students should move up to the next grade level following the coronavirus pandemic— especially elementary school students.
Online distance learning is in full swing for students across the country and across the Washington, D.C. area and so is a debate about whether or not students should move up to the next grade level following the coronavirus pandemic— especially elementary school students.
Former ‘Reading Rainbow’ host LeVar Burton is reading to COVID-19 quarantined people live on Twitter
Former “Reading Rainbow” host and Star Trek actor LeVar Burton knows the perfect way to pass the time cooped up in your house during self isolation.
Former “Reading Rainbow” host and Star Trek actor LeVar Burton knows the perfect way to pass the time cooped up in your house during self isolation.
College education experts don’t expect distance learning to become a trend
Colleges across the board have officially begun their distance learning. The spread of COVID-19 has forced colleges and universities to reimburse parents and students for forcing students away from their dorms and meal halls. But Jordan Kanarek from CollegeWise says don’t expect this to be a trend.
Colleges across the board have officially begun their distance learning. The spread of COVID-19 has forced colleges and universities to reimburse parents and students for forcing students away from their dorms and meal halls. But Jordan Kanarek from CollegeWise says don’t expect this to be a trend.
SeaWorld provides online learning resources for students, teachers, and parents during COVID-19 outbreak
"SeaWorld’s distance learning resources can help everyone continue to explore, discover and stay connected in a fun and inspiring environment," the park stated.
"SeaWorld’s distance learning resources can help everyone continue to explore, discover and stay connected in a fun and inspiring environment," the park stated.
FOX 5 partners with Washington Teachers' Union to air lessons on TV for students without laptops
FOX 5 is partnering with the Washington Teachers' Union to air lessons on television for students who do not have access to laptops or Wi-Fi during school closures.
FOX 5 is partnering with the Washington Teachers' Union to air lessons on television for students who do not have access to laptops or Wi-Fi during school closures.
'Reading Rainbow' star LeVar Burton wants to livestream reading books amid coronavirus pandemic
LeVar Burton, star of "Reading Rainbow" and of "Star Trek" fame, wants to livestream his popular reading times to help ease the coronavirus blues.
LeVar Burton, star of "Reading Rainbow" and of "Star Trek" fame, wants to livestream his popular reading times to help ease the coronavirus blues.
Local teachers rap, sing in educational videos to connect with students during COVID-19 pandemic
As parents and educators scramble to provide online learning resources and homework guidelines to kids who are home during the COVID-19 crisis, some teachers in the D.C. region are taking a different approach.
As parents and educators scramble to provide online learning resources and homework guidelines to kids who are home during the COVID-19 crisis, some teachers in the D.C. region are taking a different approach.