Debate continues in Loudoun County over whether to have SROs in elementary schools
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A meeting is being held in Loudoun County Thursday evening to discuss putting student resource officers into elementary schools. FOX 5's Sydney Persing was at the meeting where the debate got heated.

America 250:  Students in grades K–8 invited to enter Bookmark Design Challenge

Students in grades K-8 across the country are invited to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence of the United States by entering the Bookmark Design Challenge: Celebrating America’s 250th.

These DC area schools were named among top universities in the world

Time Magazine recently released its list of the "World's Top Universities of 2026," featuring schools from Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia.

Pentagon to end all military education programs at Harvard

The Pentagon announced Friday that it will sever ties with Harvard University, ending all military training, fellowship, and certificate programs.

NASA seeking summer college interns - how to apply for an out-of-this-world work experience

Every day, NASA explores the unknown in air and space, innovates for the benefit of humanity, and inspires the world through discovery. College students looking for a chance to make a difference can apply for the NASA summer 2026 college intern session.

School closings, delays in DC, Maryland, Virginia for Wednesday, February 4

School districts across the Washington, D.C. region are still dealing with lingering ice and snow after last month’s first major storm of the season. Many districts shut down for several days, and some are still operating on delayed schedules as crews work to clear neighborhood roads and school campuses.

Many northern Virginia schools operating under 2-hour delay Tuesday

Schools across Maryland and Virginia are closed once again, now into the second week after the Jan. 25 snowstorm, and on Tuesday, many are back open but operating on a two-hour delay.

DC Public Schools students return to class despite difficult road conditions
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Across our region, some streets still remain unplowed and heavy equipment is moving in. The icy streets and sidewalks are causing chaos for commuters but that didn't stop D.C. Public Schools today, bringing students back to the classroom after a two-hour delay. FOX 5’s Homa Bash has more.

FCPS admits system failures after football recruiting violations

After an investigation into improper recruiting practices, Fairfax County Public Schools says that the football programs at Hayfield Secondary School and Fairfax High School violated recruiting rules in 2024. 

Yale to offer free tuition to families making less than $200K a year

Yale announced it will offer free tuition to families making less than $200,000 and waive all expenses for those making under $100,000.

School closings, delays in DC, Maryland, Virginia for Tuesday, January 27

Here are the latest snow closings and delays for Tuesday, January 27 following a winter storm that brought snow and ice to the Washington, D.C. area.