PGCPS struggles to accurately track buses in the midst of driver shortage
With this season’s first taste of winter weather moving in overnight, some Prince George’s County students are still waiting more than an hour to catch their school bus. And new data just obtained by FOX 5 shows the school system isn’t tracking how many buses are seriously behind schedule.
With this season’s first taste of winter weather moving in overnight, some Prince George’s County students are still waiting more than an hour to catch their school bus. And new data just obtained by FOX 5 shows the school system isn’t tracking how many buses are seriously behind schedule.
FTC: University of Phoenix to cancel $141m in student debts as part of settlement over deceptive advertising
Officials with the Federal Trade Commission announced that University of Phoenix will cancel $141 million in debts owed to the school by students who were harmed by ads that were allegedly deceptive.
Officials with the Federal Trade Commission announced that University of Phoenix will cancel $141 million in debts owed to the school by students who were harmed by ads that were allegedly deceptive.
91-year-old Buffalo, Minnesota man receives high school diploma
After eighth grade, Clifford Hanson dropped out of school to serve on the family farm. After a lifetime educating himself, his former school district awarded him a diploma.
After eighth grade, Clifford Hanson dropped out of school to serve on the family farm. After a lifetime educating himself, his former school district awarded him a diploma.
College, university costs could force schools to close, Notre Dame CIO warns
One of the most successful CIOs in American higher education told FOX Business' Gerry Baker on "WSJ at Large" that rising costs will force more colleges to close their doors.
One of the most successful CIOs in American higher education told FOX Business' Gerry Baker on "WSJ at Large" that rising costs will force more colleges to close their doors.
Teacher removed after telling first graders that Santa isn't real
A Brooklyn teacher got the boot from the classroom for telling his first-grade class that Santa Clause isn't real.
A Brooklyn teacher got the boot from the classroom for telling his first-grade class that Santa Clause isn't real.
Arizona lawmaker wants to require students to say Pledge of Allegiance
An Arizona lawmaker has filed a bill that would require public school students to recite the Pledge of Allegiance every day in class.
An Arizona lawmaker has filed a bill that would require public school students to recite the Pledge of Allegiance every day in class.
Around half of 2020 class of Rhodes Scholars from US are first-generation Americans
Around half of the class of Rhodes Scholars from the U.S. who will study at Oxford University in England next year are first-generation Americans and a majority are minority candidates.
Around half of the class of Rhodes Scholars from the U.S. who will study at Oxford University in England next year are first-generation Americans and a majority are minority candidates.
Stranger pays off school lunch debt for hundreds of local kids
Oak Ridge Elementary is thanking one mystery man for his generosity this Giving Tuesday.
Oak Ridge Elementary is thanking one mystery man for his generosity this Giving Tuesday.
New Jersey lawmaker introduces bill that would require students to learn cursive
The bill would require elementary school in New Jersey to teach students how to read and write in cursive.
The bill would require elementary school in New Jersey to teach students how to read and write in cursive.
Nearly 6,000 students in Montgomery County had personal info exposed in data breach, officials say
Officials now say nearly 6,000 students from six different schools in Montgomery County had their personal information exposed during a data breach that was discovered earlier this year in what they are calling a "brute force attack."
Officials now say nearly 6,000 students from six different schools in Montgomery County had their personal information exposed during a data breach that was discovered earlier this year in what they are calling a "brute force attack."
Group works to end student lunch shaming in Prince William County
At least four out of 10 students in a northern Virginia school district qualify for free or reduced lunch. At times, their benefits lapse, which means the district foots the bill.
At least four out of 10 students in a northern Virginia school district qualify for free or reduced lunch. At times, their benefits lapse, which means the district foots the bill.
Principal, vice principal removed from Charles County school amid sex assault allegations, source says
The principal and vice principal have been removed from a Charles County elementary school where three fourth grade girls claimed they were assaulted by classmates and threatened with rape last month, according to a source.
The principal and vice principal have been removed from a Charles County elementary school where three fourth grade girls claimed they were assaulted by classmates and threatened with rape last month, according to a source.
Charles County dad furious over school’s handling of sexually explicit incident involving six 4th graders
Parents at an elementary school in Charles County are outraged after learning from administrators that a group of three fourth-grade boys were allegedly involved a sexually explicit encounter with three girls in the same grade.
Parents at an elementary school in Charles County are outraged after learning from administrators that a group of three fourth-grade boys were allegedly involved a sexually explicit encounter with three girls in the same grade.
Former NFL player helps kick-off free vision and dental services for PGCPS students
On Monday, former New Orleans Saints wide receiver Brandon Coleman helped announce a new county partnership with the Student Health Impact Project (SHIP) and CF Charities that will bring free dental and health services to thousands of Prince George’s County students.
On Monday, former New Orleans Saints wide receiver Brandon Coleman helped announce a new county partnership with the Student Health Impact Project (SHIP) and CF Charities that will bring free dental and health services to thousands of Prince George’s County students.
Student arrested, found in possession of AR-15 rifle, ammo, list of intended victims, school layout
Los Angeles County Sheriff's officials said that investigators found an AR-15 rifle, roughly 100 rounds of ammunition and a rudimentary hand-drawn map of Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle School in the home of a 13-year-old boy who allegedly threatened to carry out a school shooting on Friday.
Los Angeles County Sheriff's officials said that investigators found an AR-15 rifle, roughly 100 rounds of ammunition and a rudimentary hand-drawn map of Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle School in the home of a 13-year-old boy who allegedly threatened to carry out a school shooting on Friday.
Suspected norovirus outbreak closes 46 Colorado schools
Colorado school districts closed 46 schools over a possible outbreak of norovirus.
Colorado school districts closed 46 schools over a possible outbreak of norovirus.
Quince Orchard High School social media threat deemed not credible
A social media threat has sparked an increased security presence at Quince Orchard High School in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
A social media threat has sparked an increased security presence at Quince Orchard High School in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Prince George's County considers offering free meals to elementary school students
There could soon be free breakfast and lunch for every elementary school student enrolled in Prince George's County Public Schools, if one board member's proposal passes.
There could soon be free breakfast and lunch for every elementary school student enrolled in Prince George's County Public Schools, if one board member's proposal passes.
College students turn to ‘adulting’ classes for life skills
Many students entering college haven’t mastered basic life skills such as changing a tire or balancing a checkbook, so some universities are responding with noncredit workshops sometimes called “Adulting 101.”
Many students entering college haven’t mastered basic life skills such as changing a tire or balancing a checkbook, so some universities are responding with noncredit workshops sometimes called “Adulting 101.”
Racial discrimination complaints lead to investigation of Loudoun County Public Schools
The commonwealth’s top attorney is investigating Loudoun County Public Schools after several complaints about discrimination and African American students being denied equal access to advanced, gifted and STEM programs.
The commonwealth’s top attorney is investigating Loudoun County Public Schools after several complaints about discrimination and African American students being denied equal access to advanced, gifted and STEM programs.