Stafford County Public Schools blocking students' access to TikTok

Classes are back in session and one local school district is working on how to keep students focused, starting by blocking the popular social media app TikTok.

How to reset your child’s sleep schedule for back-to-school

Children who get the recommended hours of sleep on a regular basis are more likely to have improved focus, behavior, and learning at school.

Montgomery Co. Black Ministers Conference holds ‘prayer breakfast’ ahead of new school year

Many parents in the DMV are getting ready to send their kids back to school. So, to send them off with much encouragement and positivity, the group, known as the Black Ministers Conference of Montgomery County held a prayer breakfast Saturday morning.

Schools districts across DC area impacted by teacher shortages

School districts all across the DC region are struggling to hire teachers. This means many classrooms may have to deal with overcrowding due to being short staffed to start the year.

Prince George's County Schools brings back mask mandate

Schools in Prince George's County will be bringing back its masks requirements starting Monday, August 15 due to spreading coronavirus cases, according to schools officials.

Monkeypox Outbreak: Should DC area schools be concerned?

While the coronavirus pandemic seems to be winding down, children going back to school could face a new risk this year, the monkeypox virus.

No more pandemic-era free lunches at most US schools this year

The pandemic-era meals available for free to all public school students — regardless of family income levels — are ending. Here’s what you need to know heading into the school year.

Former DC principal sentenced to 30 months in prison for embezzling over $175,000

A former principal was sentenced Wednesday to two and a half years in prison for stealing at least $175,000 from an organization that raises funds to help students. 

Back-to-school physicals in high demand

Some pediatric offices are facing delays in appointment availability.

Virginia school districts scramble to fill hundreds of teacher vacancies

Parents are concerned because we are now less than a month away from the first day of school, and many districts in the area are scrambling to fill teacher vacancies. 

Catherine Hoggle set to appear in court later this week

The Montgomery County mother charged in the murder of her two children back in 2014 has a court hearing this week, and some are concerned depending on the judge's ruling, she may eventually be let out without ever facing accountability.

Biden confirms he’ll make student loans decision by end of August

In an exchange with reporters, President Joe Biden confirmed he will soon make a decision on student loans. Here are the choices he is weighing.

Many borrowers took out student loans anticipating debt forgiveness, survey says

Many student loan borrowers took out loans in recent years with the belief that the Biden administration would cancel student loan debt, a recent survey said.