New Maryland School Report Card gives insight into pandemic's impact on students
Maryland officials released the first school report since 2019 highlighting how the state's schools have bounced back in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Maryland officials released the first school report since 2019 highlighting how the state's schools have bounced back in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Virginia AG orders Cooper Middle School to stop racially discriminating against students
Attorney General Jason Miyares has a message for the administrators at a Fairfax County middle school: Stop discriminating against students immediately or else face legal consequences.
Attorney General Jason Miyares has a message for the administrators at a Fairfax County middle school: Stop discriminating against students immediately or else face legal consequences.
Superintendent fights to drop 180-day calendar for Maryland schools
Anne Arundel County Superintendent Dr. Mark Bedell wants to do away with Maryland's calendar mandate of 180 days.
Anne Arundel County Superintendent Dr. Mark Bedell wants to do away with Maryland's calendar mandate of 180 days.
More Americans skipping college and turning to jobs that don't require degrees
Americans who came of age during the pandemic are skipping college in large numbers. Many have rejected traditional college paths, turning instead to hourly jobs or careers that don’t require a degree.
Americans who came of age during the pandemic are skipping college in large numbers. Many have rejected traditional college paths, turning instead to hourly jobs or careers that don’t require a degree.
Former BMX racer hosts opioid community talk at Gaithersburg High School
Tony Hoffman, a former pro BMX racer and U.S. Olympic coach, led a discussion on opioid prevention Wednesday for Gaithersburg High School parents.
Tony Hoffman, a former pro BMX racer and U.S. Olympic coach, led a discussion on opioid prevention Wednesday for Gaithersburg High School parents.
Virginia 6-year-old who shot teacher won't face charges but others could: Prosecutor
The chief prosecutor in Newport News, Virginia, said there is no legal basis to charge the 6-year-old child.
The chief prosecutor in Newport News, Virginia, said there is no legal basis to charge the 6-year-old child.
SoFi Bank files lawsuit to stop Biden's student loan payment pause
In a federal lawsuit filed Friday in Washington, SoFi Bank N.A. asked a federal judge to overturn President Joe Biden’s latest extension of the payment pause.
In a federal lawsuit filed Friday in Washington, SoFi Bank N.A. asked a federal judge to overturn President Joe Biden’s latest extension of the payment pause.
'My heart completely melted': 2nd grader dresses like teacher for Superhero Day
Teacher Jaime Deigh expected her students to come dressed as their favorite fictional characters, but she realized not all heroes wear capes.
Teacher Jaime Deigh expected her students to come dressed as their favorite fictional characters, but she realized not all heroes wear capes.
Arlington County considering allowing students to bring Narcan to school
Arlington County Public Schools is looking into a controversial idea that would allow students to bring their own Narcan to school.
Arlington County Public Schools is looking into a controversial idea that would allow students to bring their own Narcan to school.
Fairfax parents decry coed sex ed classes
Should boys and girls be separated while learning about sex?
Should boys and girls be separated while learning about sex?
Fire crews battle blaze at Hampton University
Large plumes of smoke filled the air above Hampton University Monday afternoon as students watched firefighters attempt to put out flames in the school's Administration Building.
Large plumes of smoke filled the air above Hampton University Monday afternoon as students watched firefighters attempt to put out flames in the school's Administration Building.
University of Massachusetts sounds alarm on TikTok drinking trend after nearly 30 students taken to hospital
The borg — or "blackout rage gallon" — is an apparent TikTok trend that has been seen on college campuses across the country.
The borg — or "blackout rage gallon" — is an apparent TikTok trend that has been seen on college campuses across the country.
'We know that there's a bigger impact': Howard University swim team makes history
The Howard University's men's swimming and diving made history by winning their conference championship for the first time in decades, so FOX 5 caught up with members of the team to talk about their journey and how they hope it inspires future generations of Black swimmers.
The Howard University's men's swimming and diving made history by winning their conference championship for the first time in decades, so FOX 5 caught up with members of the team to talk about their journey and how they hope it inspires future generations of Black swimmers.
Maryland 529 whistleblower says he warned agency about negative impacts to parents' accounts
A whistleblower and former longtime employee of Maryland 529, the state agency that provides college savings plans for families, is telling FOX 5 about the concerns he shared with leadership of the agency, which has come under scrutiny after hundreds of parents say they could not access the funds in their savings accounts.
A whistleblower and former longtime employee of Maryland 529, the state agency that provides college savings plans for families, is telling FOX 5 about the concerns he shared with leadership of the agency, which has come under scrutiny after hundreds of parents say they could not access the funds in their savings accounts.
Lowe's Foundation invests $50M to address 'critical' tradespeople worker shortage
The construction industry will need an estimated 546,000 more workers "on top of the normal pace of hiring in 2023 to meet the demand for labor," analysts say.
The construction industry will need an estimated 546,000 more workers "on top of the normal pace of hiring in 2023 to meet the demand for labor," analysts say.
Education industry at highest risk for layoffs over next 6 months: survey
A recent survey reveals that the education sector was the most susceptible to layoffs in 2023 if there's a recession.
A recent survey reveals that the education sector was the most susceptible to layoffs in 2023 if there's a recession.
Alleged sex offenses under investigation at Westlake High School
Charles County deputies are investigating multiple alleged sex offenses at Westlake High School.
Charles County deputies are investigating multiple alleged sex offenses at Westlake High School.
MCPS responds to parents’ restorative justice concerns
MCPS addressed concerns over its restorative justice approach Wednesday as the school system is now evaluating whether the practices are actually working in accordance with state guidelines.
MCPS addressed concerns over its restorative justice approach Wednesday as the school system is now evaluating whether the practices are actually working in accordance with state guidelines.
Gov. Moore helps UMD celebrate naming of Thurgood Marshall Hall
On the last day of Black History Month, Maryland Governor Wes Moore joined students, staff, and alumni at the University of Maryland as they celebrated the new name of the School of Public Policy building.
On the last day of Black History Month, Maryland Governor Wes Moore joined students, staff, and alumni at the University of Maryland as they celebrated the new name of the School of Public Policy building.
Supreme Court weighs President Biden’s student debt relief plan worth billions
The Supreme Court is taking up a partisan legal fight over President Joe Biden's plan to wipe away or reduce student loans held by millions of Americans.
The Supreme Court is taking up a partisan legal fight over President Joe Biden's plan to wipe away or reduce student loans held by millions of Americans.