PGCPS teacher kept in jail as police find more evidence of child abuse in his home
A Prince George’s County elementary school teacher charged with sexual abuse of a minor and possession of child pornography will remain in custody after his attorney waived a bond hearing on Wednesday.
A Prince George’s County elementary school teacher charged with sexual abuse of a minor and possession of child pornography will remain in custody after his attorney waived a bond hearing on Wednesday.
Teachers still quitting at a concerning rate; hindering students' education
Teachers of Tomorrow reported that that there were 55,000 vacant positions and an additional 270,000 teaching posts currently filled by underqualified teachers earlier this year.
Teachers of Tomorrow reported that that there were 55,000 vacant positions and an additional 270,000 teaching posts currently filled by underqualified teachers earlier this year.
MCPS to move all outdoor activities indoors Wednesday due to extreme heat
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) announced that all outdoor school-day activities on Wednesday, Aug. 28, will be moved indoors due to forecasted extreme heat.
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) announced that all outdoor school-day activities on Wednesday, Aug. 28, will be moved indoors due to forecasted extreme heat.
Dolly Parton is sending free books to children across 21 states — and worldwide
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library has distributed over 240 million books to children worldwide, inspired by her father’s struggle with illiteracy. Learn how this program is changing lives and honoring her father’s legacy.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library has distributed over 240 million books to children worldwide, inspired by her father’s struggle with illiteracy. Learn how this program is changing lives and honoring her father’s legacy.
Corsicana ISD assistant principal left blind in right eye after student throws wooden hanger at her
The Corsicana ISD administrator who suffered a serious eye injury after being attacked by a student says what happened to her is a consequence of state negligence. In her own words, she described what happened.
The Corsicana ISD administrator who suffered a serious eye injury after being attacked by a student says what happened to her is a consequence of state negligence. In her own words, she described what happened.
DC public charter school closure leaves hundreds scrambling - mayor wants answers
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser spoke out for the first time Monday following the abrupt closure of Eagle Academy Public Charter School in Southeast D.C., which has left nearly 700 students, families, and staff scrambling for alternatives just days before the start of the new school year.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser spoke out for the first time Monday following the abrupt closure of Eagle Academy Public Charter School in Southeast D.C., which has left nearly 700 students, families, and staff scrambling for alternatives just days before the start of the new school year.
DC, Prince George’s, and Montgomery County students head back to school
Students in Washington, D.C., Prince George’s County, and Montgomery County headed back to school on Monday.
Students in Washington, D.C., Prince George’s County, and Montgomery County headed back to school on Monday.
Maryland teacher demoted after breastfeeding request denied
A local teacher says she was demoted after requesting to pump breast milk at work, a move she describes as both heartbreaking and disappointing.
A local teacher says she was demoted after requesting to pump breast milk at work, a move she describes as both heartbreaking and disappointing.
These are the most popular college majors, according to a new analysis
A new analysis shows which college majors have risen and fallen in popularity.
A new analysis shows which college majors have risen and fallen in popularity.
Yeti footprints found as Loudoun County Public Schools head back to class
BREAKING NEWS! FOX 5 DC found yeti footprints! The white markings of the mystical/mythical creature pointed parents dropping students off in the right direction at Watson Mountain Middle School – one of two brand-new school buildings this 2024-2025 school year and now home to the Watson Mountain Yeti mascot!
BREAKING NEWS! FOX 5 DC found yeti footprints! The white markings of the mystical/mythical creature pointed parents dropping students off in the right direction at Watson Mountain Middle School – one of two brand-new school buildings this 2024-2025 school year and now home to the Watson Mountain Yeti mascot!
California principal on leave after high school pep rally dance causes stir
As schools are starting up once again for the upcoming school year, one Central Valley principal is already benched for the time being after participating in a controversial performance, creating a stir amongst students and parents.
As schools are starting up once again for the upcoming school year, one Central Valley principal is already benched for the time being after participating in a controversial performance, creating a stir amongst students and parents.
Retired police chief steps into new MCPS role: 'Safety cannot be an afterthought'
The recently retired Montgomery County police chief has completed his first three weeks in a new job with the county’s school system.
The recently retired Montgomery County police chief has completed his first three weeks in a new job with the county’s school system.
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.