Fort Worth ISD substitute teacher urges ICE to remove students from high school
Fort Worth ISD is looking into a teacher's social media post urging Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to go to North Side High School to remove students believed to be in the U.S. illegally.
Fort Worth ISD is looking into a teacher's social media post urging Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to go to North Side High School to remove students believed to be in the U.S. illegally.
School closures, delays for DC, Maryland, Virginia for Wednesday, January 22
Sunday night's snowfall, combined with freezing conditions, continues to disrupt commutes to schools across the D.C. region.
Sunday night's snowfall, combined with freezing conditions, continues to disrupt commutes to schools across the D.C. region.
School closures, delays for DC, Maryland, Virginia for Tuesday, January 21
Snow fell Sunday night for much of the D.C. region ahead of a deep freeze Monday, leaving many roads icy and slippery.
Snow fell Sunday night for much of the D.C. region ahead of a deep freeze Monday, leaving many roads icy and slippery.
Edison HS basketball coach suspended for allegedly letting unenrolled students play on team
The varsity boys basketball coach at Thomas Edison High School has been suspended after it was discovered that several athletes who played in a tournament were not enrolled at the school.
The varsity boys basketball coach at Thomas Edison High School has been suspended after it was discovered that several athletes who played in a tournament were not enrolled at the school.
School closures, delays for DC, Maryland, Virginia for Friday, January 10
Some schools in the Washington, D.C. area, including the Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia regions, are still closed or have delayed their opening times as they continue to clean up after the early week winter storm.
Some schools in the Washington, D.C. area, including the Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia regions, are still closed or have delayed their opening times as they continue to clean up after the early week winter storm.
Prince George’s County Public Schools open meal distribution sites during snow closure
Prince George’s County Public Schools opened five emergency meal distribution sites on Wednesday to provide breakfast and lunch to students during the snow closure.
Prince George’s County Public Schools opened five emergency meal distribution sites on Wednesday to provide breakfast and lunch to students during the snow closure.
Lupe Fiasco to teach rap at Johns Hopkins’ Peabody Institute
Grammy Award-winning rapper Lupe Fiasco is taking his talents to Johns Hopkins University’s Peabody Institute, joining the faculty as a distinguished visiting professor in the fall of 2025.
Grammy Award-winning rapper Lupe Fiasco is taking his talents to Johns Hopkins University’s Peabody Institute, joining the faculty as a distinguished visiting professor in the fall of 2025.
Maryland lawmaker proposes statewide ban on cell phones in classrooms
Maryland classrooms could soon become cell phone-free zones if a new proposal gains traction in the state legislature.
Maryland classrooms could soon become cell phone-free zones if a new proposal gains traction in the state legislature.
Snow threat prompts early dismissals: DC, Maryland, Virginia closures & delays
The D.C. Region is expecting some inclement weather heading into the weekend. Here's what you need to know about closures and delays.
The D.C. Region is expecting some inclement weather heading into the weekend. Here's what you need to know about closures and delays.
Virginia school districts introduce new smartwatch ban and restrictions
A new policy is going into effect, banning smartwatches in some school districts.
A new policy is going into effect, banning smartwatches in some school districts.
New safety plan targets student violence at Alexandria City High School
Alexandria City High School will adopt a series of enhanced safety and disciplinary measures when students return from winter break on Jan. 6, 2025, according to an update from Superintendent Dr. Melanie Kay-Wyatt.
Alexandria City High School will adopt a series of enhanced safety and disciplinary measures when students return from winter break on Jan. 6, 2025, according to an update from Superintendent Dr. Melanie Kay-Wyatt.
GMU student arrested by FBI, accused of promoting violence against Jews
The FBI has arrested Abdullah Ezzeldin Taha Mohamed Hassan, a George Mason University student, on federal charges.
The FBI has arrested Abdullah Ezzeldin Taha Mohamed Hassan, a George Mason University student, on federal charges.
"That’s a failure in all of our parts": Alexandria mayor addresses student school altercations
"I think anytime our schools are closed, and they're not able to do their core mission, which is educating kids, that's a failure," said Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson on Thursday when he spoke with FOX 5.
"I think anytime our schools are closed, and they're not able to do their core mission, which is educating kids, that's a failure," said Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson on Thursday when he spoke with FOX 5.
Teen girl shot near Dunbar High School, police investigating
A 17-year-old Dunbar High School student is recovering from a gunshot wound after being shot Tuesday afternoon near Dunbar High School in Northwest D.C., according to police.
A 17-year-old Dunbar High School student is recovering from a gunshot wound after being shot Tuesday afternoon near Dunbar High School in Northwest D.C., according to police.
Nationals’ James Wood returns to Rockville elementary school to inspire students
Nationals outfielder James Wood returned to his roots Monday, visiting Cashell Elementary School in Rockville, Maryland, where he once walked the halls as a young student.
Nationals outfielder James Wood returned to his roots Monday, visiting Cashell Elementary School in Rockville, Maryland, where he once walked the halls as a young student.
12 Salisbury University students see hate crime charges dropped in assault case
Prosecutors have dropped hate crime charges against 12 of the 15 Salisbury University students arrested in connection with an October assault in which a man was allegedly lured to an off-campus apartment, beaten, and subjected to a homophobic slur.
Prosecutors have dropped hate crime charges against 12 of the 15 Salisbury University students arrested in connection with an October assault in which a man was allegedly lured to an off-campus apartment, beaten, and subjected to a homophobic slur.
Nikki Giovanni, renowned poet and Virginia Tech legend, dies at 81
Nikki Giovanni, the poet, author, educator and public speaker who became a literary celebrity, has died.
Nikki Giovanni, the poet, author, educator and public speaker who became a literary celebrity, has died.
Nikki Giovanni, renowned poet and literary icon, dies at 81
Nikki Giovanni, the poet, author, educator and public speaker who became a literary celebrity, has died.
Nikki Giovanni, the poet, author, educator and public speaker who became a literary celebrity, has died.
Brutal school assault caught on video: Parents demand justice for Maryland teen
A 14-year-old student at Potomac High School in Oxon Hill, Maryland, was brutally attacked last Thursday, and some of the assault was captured on cell phone video. The girl’s parents, demanding justice, are now calling on police to arrest the teenage suspects involved in the attack.
A 14-year-old student at Potomac High School in Oxon Hill, Maryland, was brutally attacked last Thursday, and some of the assault was captured on cell phone video. The girl’s parents, demanding justice, are now calling on police to arrest the teenage suspects involved in the attack.
Virginia School district faces continued legal fight over gender policies
The court found that FCPS' policies based on "gender identity" could potentially violate students’ constitutional rights, allowing the case to proceed despite multiple attempts by the school system to have it dismissed.
The court found that FCPS' policies based on "gender identity" could potentially violate students’ constitutional rights, allowing the case to proceed despite multiple attempts by the school system to have it dismissed.