Education Department rejected 99 percent of applicants for student loan forgiveness program
The U.S. Department of Education accepted just 1 percent of applicants in the first year of a revamped student loan forgiveness program, according to a government watchdog report.
The U.S. Department of Education accepted just 1 percent of applicants in the first year of a revamped student loan forgiveness program, according to a government watchdog report.
Family: Lakeville, Minn. girl in vegetative state after school nurse failed to treat her asthma
A family says their daughter suffered a catastrophic brain injury and is now in a vegetative state after her school nurse in Lakeville, Minnesota didn't treat her asthma.
A family says their daughter suffered a catastrophic brain injury and is now in a vegetative state after her school nurse in Lakeville, Minnesota didn't treat her asthma.
Montgomery County high school scraps 'No Zero' policy after FOX 5 report
A Montgomery County school has been forced to scrap a policy that prohibited teachers from giving students zeroes even if they didn’t do any work.
A Montgomery County school has been forced to scrap a policy that prohibited teachers from giving students zeroes even if they didn’t do any work.
Standing-room only: Parents say school buses overcrowded in Anne Arundel County
Thousands of kids take the bus to school every single day, but some parents in Anne Arundel County said their busses are so full, it’s putting children in danger.
Thousands of kids take the bus to school every single day, but some parents in Anne Arundel County said their busses are so full, it’s putting children in danger.
'No Zero' policy at Maryland school draws scrutiny
A Montgomery County high school has created its own grading policy, telling teachers they can no longer give students a grade of “zero” even if the student doesn’t do any work.
A Montgomery County high school has created its own grading policy, telling teachers they can no longer give students a grade of “zero” even if the student doesn’t do any work.
Back to school: The CDC wants you to put this in your kid's backpack this year
Back to school season is officially here, and federal health officials are recommending parents and caregivers to take an extra step to ensure their child’s safety.
Back to school season is officially here, and federal health officials are recommending parents and caregivers to take an extra step to ensure their child’s safety.
School begins in Maryland; Terrible Traffic Tuesday marks return of heavier congestion to region’s roadways
Labor Day has passed, and in Maryland, that means hundreds of thousands of students headed back to class on Tuesday.
Labor Day has passed, and in Maryland, that means hundreds of thousands of students headed back to class on Tuesday.
Traffic congestion expected to worsen Tuesday as more kids head back to school
Summer is coming to an end, kids are heading back to school, and unfortunately, that means traffic will be returning to the D.C. area too.
Summer is coming to an end, kids are heading back to school, and unfortunately, that means traffic will be returning to the D.C. area too.
Pay It Forward: Helping teachers ‘clear the lists’
A new school year is here and educators everywhere have been working hard to welcome students back to the classroom.
A new school year is here and educators everywhere have been working hard to welcome students back to the classroom.
Move-in day at University of Maryland marks beginning of new school year for students
A new school year is beginning at the University of Maryland. New and returning students are moving in to their residence halls beginning on Thursday through the weekend.
A new school year is beginning at the University of Maryland. New and returning students are moving in to their residence halls beginning on Thursday through the weekend.
First day of school for Loudoun County students
Summer vacation is officially over for students in Loudoun County. Over 80,000 students headed back to school Thursday.
Summer vacation is officially over for students in Loudoun County. Over 80,000 students headed back to school Thursday.
Staffing shortage leads to multi-grade classes in Frederick County
School starts in less than two weeks in Maryland and some parents are already up in arms about Frederick County Public Schools’ plan to have children in different grades in the same class. In some cases, this could mean students in classes with children older than them.
School starts in less than two weeks in Maryland and some parents are already up in arms about Frederick County Public Schools’ plan to have children in different grades in the same class. In some cases, this could mean students in classes with children older than them.
George Washington University to end fixed tuition for incoming undergrads
George Washington University has announced that it plans to phase out fixed tuition for incoming on-campus undergraduate students.
George Washington University has announced that it plans to phase out fixed tuition for incoming on-campus undergraduate students.
Maryland schools adding LGBT, disability rights to classroom curricula
A curriculum change is coming for Maryland students. Schools will start including LGBT and disability rights in social studies classes.
A curriculum change is coming for Maryland students. Schools will start including LGBT and disability rights in social studies classes.
DCPS Chancellor admits 30 percent of staff don't have valid background checks: sources
Two sources tell FOX 5 D.C. Public Schools Chancellor Dr. Lewis Ferebee told a small group of parents Tuesday that 30 percent of staff have background checks that are out of compliance.
Two sources tell FOX 5 D.C. Public Schools Chancellor Dr. Lewis Ferebee told a small group of parents Tuesday that 30 percent of staff have background checks that are out of compliance.
University of Virginia to offer aid to undocumented students
The University of Virginia has extended financial aid eligibility to undergraduate students who are in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.
The University of Virginia has extended financial aid eligibility to undergraduate students who are in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.
‘I will be your friend’: 6-year-old boy to wear shirt with sweet message on his first day of school
A 6-year-old boy named Blake will be wearing a T-shirt with a special message for everyone to see on his first day at a Georgia elementary school: “I will be your friend.”
A 6-year-old boy named Blake will be wearing a T-shirt with a special message for everyone to see on his first day at a Georgia elementary school: “I will be your friend.”
William & Mary gets $1M grant to research links to slavery
William & Mary has received a $1 million grant to help fund research into the legacy of slavery and racism at the school in Virginia as well as at the estate of fifth U.S. President James Monroe.
William & Mary has received a $1 million grant to help fund research into the legacy of slavery and racism at the school in Virginia as well as at the estate of fifth U.S. President James Monroe.
2019 expected to be record breaking spending for back-to-school shopping, parents in Virginia not surprised
If you can believe it, some kids in the Washington D.C Metropolitan area will be back in school in less than two weeks. Culpeper and Spotsylvania County Schools start back up on Aug. 12.
If you can believe it, some kids in the Washington D.C Metropolitan area will be back in school in less than two weeks. Culpeper and Spotsylvania County Schools start back up on Aug. 12.
Report raises alarm about Montgomery County dropout rate
A new report is causing alarm in Montgomery County regarding the dropout rate in public high schools.
A new report is causing alarm in Montgomery County regarding the dropout rate in public high schools.