Parents and teachers are concerned with how MCPS handles drug overdoses
More and more parents are voicing frustration with the lack of information being shared about the growing opioid crisis the Montgomery County Public Schools system is now warning about.
More and more parents are voicing frustration with the lack of information being shared about the growing opioid crisis the Montgomery County Public Schools system is now warning about.
Seniors scramble to graduate after PGCPS system error
Graduation could be on the line for some high school seniors in Prince George's County. The school district says a system error is to blame and now they're asking students to take a last-minute course - halfway into the school year.
Graduation could be on the line for some high school seniors in Prince George's County. The school district says a system error is to blame and now they're asking students to take a last-minute course - halfway into the school year.
Over 200 Howard University students using GoFundMe to pay tuition
"My goal is $10,980, and I think .74 cents," says Jaleen Bondieumaitre, a sophomore at Howard University.
"My goal is $10,980, and I think .74 cents," says Jaleen Bondieumaitre, a sophomore at Howard University.
Arlington Education Association president arrested for embezzling over $400K
A former Arlington Education Association President has been charged with four counts of embezzlement and is being accused of stealing nearly half a million dollars.
A former Arlington Education Association President has been charged with four counts of embezzlement and is being accused of stealing nearly half a million dollars.
15-year-old arrested for bringing gun to Richard Montgomery High School
A former Richard Montgomery High School student was arrested Tuesday for bringing a gun to his old school.
A former Richard Montgomery High School student was arrested Tuesday for bringing a gun to his old school.
New letter details alleged sex abuse at Washington Hebrew Congregation preschool
Parents who say their toddlers were sexually abused by a former staff member at the Washington Hebrew Congregation's preschool are speaking out publicly for the first time about the alleged atrocities.
Parents who say their toddlers were sexually abused by a former staff member at the Washington Hebrew Congregation's preschool are speaking out publicly for the first time about the alleged atrocities.
New MCPS student performance data shows improvements
Montgomery County’s superintendent introduced new student performance data on Monday, highlighting gains in student performance since the COVID-19 pandemic shut down schools in 2020.
Montgomery County’s superintendent introduced new student performance data on Monday, highlighting gains in student performance since the COVID-19 pandemic shut down schools in 2020.
Virginia governor proposes bill to make merit awards notifications mandatory
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin requested a bill to pass through the general assembly requiring schools to inform students and their families of awards they received. FOX 5 spoke to one of the lawmakers putting the bill together.
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin requested a bill to pass through the general assembly requiring schools to inform students and their families of awards they received. FOX 5 spoke to one of the lawmakers putting the bill together.
Swastikas found drawn on desks at 3 Montgomery County schools: officials
Swastikas were found drawn on desks at three separate Montgomery County schools this week, according to county school officials.
Swastikas were found drawn on desks at three separate Montgomery County schools this week, according to county school officials.
Alleged sexual assault in Fairfax County middle school bathroom under investigation
Police are investigating an alleged sexual assault involving two students at a Fairfax County middle school, according to school officials.
Police are investigating an alleged sexual assault involving two students at a Fairfax County middle school, according to school officials.
Maryland 529 Board chairman resigns amid issues related to account calculations
Maryland's 529 Board Chairman is stepping down amid issues with the system that has left hundreds of parents not knowing how much money is in their college savings accounts.
Maryland's 529 Board Chairman is stepping down amid issues with the system that has left hundreds of parents not knowing how much money is in their college savings accounts.
Alexandria School Board considers adding school resource officers permanently
An advisory group urged the Alexandria School Board to keep school resource officers in public schools Thursday evening.
An advisory group urged the Alexandria School Board to keep school resource officers in public schools Thursday evening.
Youth overdose deaths increased by 120% in Montgomery County
A 15-year-old Kennedy High School student was found dead of a suspected overdose by her mother over the weekend. Montgomery County leaders say the issue is becoming more common.
A 15-year-old Kennedy High School student was found dead of a suspected overdose by her mother over the weekend. Montgomery County leaders say the issue is becoming more common.
Prince George's County students robbed at knifepoint while getting off school bus
Parents in a Prince George’s County neighborhood are on high alert after students from nearby schools were robbed at knifepoint while getting off the school bus.
Parents in a Prince George’s County neighborhood are on high alert after students from nearby schools were robbed at knifepoint while getting off the school bus.
Magruder High School shooting victim's mother opens up to FOX 5 one year after tragedy
Karen Thomas says she’s grateful her son and family made it to this point. However, there is still a long road to recovery ahead.
Karen Thomas says she’s grateful her son and family made it to this point. However, there is still a long road to recovery ahead.
8 students charged after large fight at Spotsylvania County high school
Eight students are facing charges after a large fight broke out Tuesday at a high school in Spotsylvania County, Virginia.
Eight students are facing charges after a large fight broke out Tuesday at a high school in Spotsylvania County, Virginia.
Lawmakers to hold hearing on Maryland 529 savings account issues
Maryland lawmakers are calling for answers after hundreds of parents say they could not access funds in their Maryland 529 college savings account to pay for school expenses.
Maryland lawmakers are calling for answers after hundreds of parents say they could not access funds in their Maryland 529 college savings account to pay for school expenses.
Deaf student's interpreter lawsuit at center of Supreme Court case
The Supreme Court is set to hear a case that could make it more difficult for students with disabilities to resolve problems quickly when they’re not getting needed assistance in public schools.
The Supreme Court is set to hear a case that could make it more difficult for students with disabilities to resolve problems quickly when they’re not getting needed assistance in public schools.
Prince William County Public School system considering additional security measures
The Prince William County Public School system could soon have new security screening technology.
The Prince William County Public School system could soon have new security screening technology.
Improving math skills among US kids could start as early as block play
Many of the problems students face in high school math find their roots in early education, according to researchers.
Many of the problems students face in high school math find their roots in early education, according to researchers.