"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.
FCPS superintendent apologizes, school board green lights independent investigation into Hayfield
The Fairfax County Schools Superintendent, Dr. Michelle C. Reid, is apologizing as the school board now green-lights an independent investigation into practices that lead to the Hayfield Secondary School football team controversy.
The Fairfax County Schools Superintendent, Dr. Michelle C. Reid, is apologizing as the school board now green-lights an independent investigation into practices that lead to the Hayfield Secondary School football team controversy.
DC high school student joins University of Michigan Wolverines on National Signing Day
It’s National Signing Day — the first day that a high school senior can sign a binding letter of intent for college football.
It’s National Signing Day — the first day that a high school senior can sign a binding letter of intent for college football.
WATCH LIVE: Arundel vs. Sherwood for Maryland high school football semifinal
Sherwood will play Arundel Friday night at 7:00 p.m. in the MPSSAA semifinals.
Sherwood will play Arundel Friday night at 7:00 p.m. in the MPSSAA semifinals.
Kids say 88-year-old East Bay reading rock star has super powers
88-year-old Barbara Proctor, better known as G.G. (for Gorgeous Grandma) is a reading rock star to children throughout the East Bay.
88-year-old Barbara Proctor, better known as G.G. (for Gorgeous Grandma) is a reading rock star to children throughout the East Bay.
DC Public Schools sees highest enrollment ever ahead of 2024 EdFEST
New data released Tuesday reveals that public and charter schools in D.C. are nearing 100,000 students enrolled, which marks the highest number since they began tracking.
New data released Tuesday reveals that public and charter schools in D.C. are nearing 100,000 students enrolled, which marks the highest number since they began tracking.
Hayfield Secondary's athletic director resigns, team's playoff hopes end in controversy
Hayfield High School Athletic Director Monty Fritts has submitted his resignation, Fairfax County Public Schools announced Tuesday.
Hayfield High School Athletic Director Monty Fritts has submitted his resignation, Fairfax County Public Schools announced Tuesday.
Sex assault by suspect in animal mask reported at Virginia high school
According to the Manassas Police Department, a female student said she was assaulted by an unknown individual who entered her stall while she was in the bathroom.
According to the Manassas Police Department, a female student said she was assaulted by an unknown individual who entered her stall while she was in the bathroom.
Hayfield Secondary withdraws from Virginia football playoffs
Hayfield Secondary School’s football team has withdrawn from the Virginia Region 6C football playoffs amid an investigation into alleged recruiting violations, FCPS superintendent Michelle Reid announced Monday.
Hayfield Secondary School’s football team has withdrawn from the Virginia Region 6C football playoffs amid an investigation into alleged recruiting violations, FCPS superintendent Michelle Reid announced Monday.
Mother of injured 2nd grader calls for protest in Charles County
The mother of a second grader who was injured in a school restroom incident is urging other parents to protest, demanding full transparency from school officials.
The mother of a second grader who was injured in a school restroom incident is urging other parents to protest, demanding full transparency from school officials.
Sheriff’s office rules out hate crime after second-grader found hanging in school bathroom
The Charles County Sheriff’s Office has released new findings in its investigation into a controversial incident involving two students at C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School.
The Charles County Sheriff’s Office has released new findings in its investigation into a controversial incident involving two students at C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School.
Georgetown law student challenges school’s response to pregnancy accommodations
Georgetown University Law Center is facing scrutiny over its handling of a pregnant student’s request for exam accommodations.
Georgetown University Law Center is facing scrutiny over its handling of a pregnant student’s request for exam accommodations.
Texas State Board of Education approves school curriculum with Biblical references
The Texas State Board of Education has approved a set of lesson plans for elementary students that includes stories from the Bible.
The Texas State Board of Education has approved a set of lesson plans for elementary students that includes stories from the Bible.