MCPS parents concerned about changes to staffing for special education students
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Montgomery County Public School parents spoke out at board meeting Thursday night, voicing frustration about proposed staffing changes for special education programs. Parents say paraeducator cuts and reductions in autism-specific support could have devastating impacts on kids with special needs.

MCPS parents protest changes to special education staffing at schools
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Families of children with autism are bracing for a heated Montgomery County School Board meeting over proposed staffing changes in special education. FOX 5's Shirin Rajaee is live at tonight's meeting with the latest.

Is educational book on animal sex too much for middle school? Florida district gives it the OK

A children’s book that includes illustrations of animals mating will remain on the shelves of several Orange County middle school libraries after a divided school board vote, despite objections from some parents and board members.

Fairfax County School Board considering boundary changes

This past Saturday, 86 speakers voiced concerns about the proposed redistricting plan presented by Fairfax County Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid.  There were speakers who came back Tuesday and were planning on continuing to express their displeasure, but some changed their remarks.

Fairfax County School Board considering boundary changes
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This past Saturday, 86 speakers voiced concerns about the proposed redistricting plan presented by Fairfax County Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid.  There were speakers who came back Tuesday and were planning on continuing to express their displeasure, but some changed their remarks.

Fairfax County parents voice concern after boundary review changes

The Fairfax County School Board meets Tuesday to review the district’s Capital Improvement Program, and parents are expected to speak out about proposed boundary changes the board will vote on later this month.

FCPS determines allegations of staff-funded abortions for students were false
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Allegations of a school social worker paying for student abortions are untrue, according to a Fairfax County Public Schools external investigation. FOX 5's Josh Rosenthal has the latest.

More frustrations with FCPS’ school boundary review

Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle Reid presented her recommended School Boundary Review changes to the school board Thursday night. However, parents trying to participate didn’t get to hear the presentation until closer to 10 p.m., when many need to get themselves and their families out the door early the next day.

Parents speak out at hours-long meeting on Fairfax County Schools school boundary changes

A late night school board meeting in Fairfax County went well into the evening as parents expressed concern over the school superintendent’s recommended school boundary changes, which would affect thousands of students. 

Boundary proposals could impact Virginia school bus service

Several key meetings are coming up in Fairfax County Public Schools’ boundary review, and one major challenge may be bus transportation.

‘Superman’ police officer pushes bus full of Granbury ISD students

A police officer for the Granbury Independent School District is going viral thanks to a video that shows his incredible strength. He pushed a broken-down school bus full of children out of traffic.

Loudoun County schools to limit public comment at school board meetings

A federal appeals court has ruled that Loudoun County Public Schools can limit what parents say during school board meetings, specifically when it comes to calling out or criticizing individual students by name or talking about them in a way they can be identified.

Loudoun County schools to limit public comment at school board meetings
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A federal appeals court has ruled that Loudoun County Public Schools can limit what parents say during school board meetings, specifically when it comes to calling out or criticizing individual students by name or talking about them in a way they can be identified.

Frederick County Public Schools putting cameras inside some classrooms
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You'll already find cameras in many school hallways and on school buses. Now, though, Frederick County Public Schools is putting them inside some classrooms.

Battle over MCPS' Crown HS to take over public comments Thursday

Montgomery County Public Schools is set to hold a School Board meeting Thursday night. A peak at the public comments submitted shows a majority of testimony is on the future of Crown High School, which has become a point of contention for many parents in the Gaithersburg area. 

Prince William high schools fall short in state’s new accreditation model, plan to appeal

This year, the Virginia Department of Education rolled out a new accountability system, one that separates school accreditation from overall student performance. Under this model, all 13 high schools in Prince William County fell short.