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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Parents exploiting loophole to save on college tuition: report

The hosts of "Fox & Friends" and Fox Nation host Rachel Campos-Duffy weighed in Tuesday on a new report highlighting a legal loophole being used by some parents to help them afford college tuition.

Montgomery County to install cameras in entire fleet of school buses

Montgomery County officials continue to educate drivers about the importance of the laws pertaining to stopped school buses with activated flashing red lights and stop arms. By the start of this upcoming school year, their entire fleet of buses will be equipped with cameras.

Texas district to begin drug testing students as young as 12

A school district in the Texas Panhandle will begin drug testing students as young as 12 years old who are interested in playing sports or participating in other extracurricular activities.

Schools reject offer from CEO to pay students' late lunch bills

The president of a Pennsylvania school board whose district had warned parents behind on lunch bills that their children could end up in foster care has rejected a CEO's offer to cover the cost, the businessman said Tuesday.

Proposed school boundary changes sparking debate in Fairfax County

Boundary changes could be coming to the Commonwealth's largest school district and that's sparking debate on all sides. 

Thousands of teachers gather for Annapolis rally
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Area teachers were fired up in Annapolis Monday where thousands of educators gathered for a massive rally demanding more money for schools.�

Thousands of teachers gather for Annapolis rally
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Area teachers were fired up in Annapolis Monday where thousands of educators gathered for a massive rally demanding more money for schools.?

Fairfax County program helping students' families
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A middle school in Fairfax County is looking to increase student success in the classroom by assisting their families outside of school.

DMV schools honored with National Blue Ribbon award
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This week a number of schools in the D.C.-metro area were honored as 'National Blue Ribbon' award winners.

Fairfax County Tracey Kyle teacher and author makes learning Spanish fun for kids
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Fairfax County teacher Tracey Kyle helps students learn and develop a love for Spanish -- including her own former student Annie Yu! She has two new books Food Fight Fiesta and a Paint Brush for Paco. She will be at Fall for the Book at George Mason University.