31% of parents will take on debt for back-to-school shopping, survey finds
A new survey reveals that many parents are facing financial impacts as they shop for their child’s school supplies and other necessities this year.
A new survey reveals that many parents are facing financial impacts as they shop for their child’s school supplies and other necessities this year.
Fairfax to add 50 speed cameras after pilot program slows traffic in school zones
Fairfax County's speed camera pilot program has achieved significant success in reducing speeding in school zones, prompting county leaders to announce a major expansion.
Fairfax County's speed camera pilot program has achieved significant success in reducing speeding in school zones, prompting county leaders to announce a major expansion.
Back to class for Fairfax, Prince William County Public Schools
It’s a big day for Virginia, where close to 300,000 students went back to class on Monday. August 19th is the first day of school for both Prince William County and Fairfax County’s public school systems! FOX 5 spent the morning with the West Potomac High School Wolverines, speaking with students and FCPS leadership on all the exciting plans for this 2024-2025 school year.
It’s a big day for Virginia, where close to 300,000 students went back to class on Monday. August 19th is the first day of school for both Prince William County and Fairfax County’s public school systems! FOX 5 spent the morning with the West Potomac High School Wolverines, speaking with students and FCPS leadership on all the exciting plans for this 2024-2025 school year.
AZ woman accused of stealing from Scottsdale school group had warrant out of Yuma County | Crime Files
We are learning more about a woman who detectives say stole from the bank accounts of a parent-teacher group that is linked with a middle school in Scottsdale.
We are learning more about a woman who detectives say stole from the bank accounts of a parent-teacher group that is linked with a middle school in Scottsdale.
Prince George’s County school bus transportation changes aim for safety, timeliness
School bus transportation improvements are coming to Prince George’s County with the intention of easing the system’s problem with late or no-show buses.
School bus transportation improvements are coming to Prince George’s County with the intention of easing the system’s problem with late or no-show buses.
Map: States with the best community colleges in 2024
With steep costs for four-year degrees, community colleges can offer significant savings for students interested in higher education.
With steep costs for four-year degrees, community colleges can offer significant savings for students interested in higher education.
Virginia flight school closes abruptly, leaving students out thousands
A flight school in Northern Virginia abruptly shut down, causing students to lose thousands and thousands of dollars.
A flight school in Northern Virginia abruptly shut down, causing students to lose thousands and thousands of dollars.
Teachers spark debate for 'Alphabet Song' tune changes: 'Hits my ears wrong'
A new way to sing the alphabet is dividing critics.
A new way to sing the alphabet is dividing critics.
1 in 3 parents say they can't afford back-to-school shopping this year, survey says
A new survey reveals that parents are bracing for the financial impact of back-to-school shopping.
A new survey reveals that parents are bracing for the financial impact of back-to-school shopping.
Fairfax County to restrict student cellphone access at several schools as part of pilot program
A new pilot program will restrict student cellphone access at several Fairfax County Public Schools beginning in the fall of the 2024-25 school year.
A new pilot program will restrict student cellphone access at several Fairfax County Public Schools beginning in the fall of the 2024-25 school year.
Can you get dorm insurance for college students?
Yes, dorm insurance can be an option but it will all depend on what your insurance provider offers and if your student’s circumstances warrant the investment.
Yes, dorm insurance can be an option but it will all depend on what your insurance provider offers and if your student’s circumstances warrant the investment.
New FAFSA issue could delay financial aid for college students this fall
Some college students may not be able to pay for tuition, books and other bills when classes start in a few weeks due to the latest hiccup in submitting federal financial aid forms.
Some college students may not be able to pay for tuition, books and other bills when classes start in a few weeks due to the latest hiccup in submitting federal financial aid forms.
Here's how much teachers spend out of their own pockets for their classroom
With a new school year starting soon, teachers like parents are spending more on school supplies ensuring students have what they need in the classroom.
With a new school year starting soon, teachers like parents are spending more on school supplies ensuring students have what they need in the classroom.
MCPS wasted millions of dollars on electric bus program, investigation reveals
A plan to acquire more than 300 electric buses for Montgomery County Public Schools students has led to “millions of dollars in wasteful spending," according to the results of an investigation released Monday
A plan to acquire more than 300 electric buses for Montgomery County Public Schools students has led to “millions of dollars in wasteful spending," according to the results of an investigation released Monday
Maryland school system ranked 3rd best in US. Here’s why.
Maryland’s school system is one of the best in the country, according to a new report by WalletHub.
Maryland’s school system is one of the best in the country, according to a new report by WalletHub.
DC ranked 28th on list of best/worst school system in US . Here’s why.
The District of Columbia spends the second-highest amount of money per student in the country, but its schools only ranked 28th this year, putting it in the bottom half of school systems nationwide, according to a new report by WalletHub.
The District of Columbia spends the second-highest amount of money per student in the country, but its schools only ranked 28th this year, putting it in the bottom half of school systems nationwide, according to a new report by WalletHub.
Virginia school system ranked 9th best in US. Here’s why.
Virginia’s school system is one of the best in the country, according to a new report by WalletHub.
Virginia’s school system is one of the best in the country, according to a new report by WalletHub.
Parents say schools asking too much for back-to-school supplies: Survey
Parents are expected to spend billions of dollars collectively on back-to-school shopping this year.
Parents are expected to spend billions of dollars collectively on back-to-school shopping this year.
This Florida school district will require teachers to wear panic button
Lake County Schools teachers are required to wear a panic alert system called CENTEGIX. It's essentially a panic button attached to a lanyard worn around their neck. This school year, it will automatically sync with the emergency system used by law enforcement, Fusus.
Lake County Schools teachers are required to wear a panic alert system called CENTEGIX. It's essentially a panic button attached to a lanyard worn around their neck. This school year, it will automatically sync with the emergency system used by law enforcement, Fusus.
Former student convicted of sexually assaulting two girls released by Loudoun County judge
A controversial decision in Loudoun County Wednesday has led to the release of a former student convicted of sexually assaulting two girls at separate schools.
A controversial decision in Loudoun County Wednesday has led to the release of a former student convicted of sexually assaulting two girls at separate schools.