More than half of Montgomery County Public Schools showing COVID-19 'outbreak'
Around 60% of Montgomery County’s 209 public schools are now reporting a COVID-19 “outbreak,” according to a new color-categorized database the school leaders announced earlier this week.
Around 60% of Montgomery County’s 209 public schools are now reporting a COVID-19 “outbreak,” according to a new color-categorized database the school leaders announced earlier this week.
Northern Virginia school closings fueled by staffing shortages, COVID-19
Parents in northern Virginia were frustrated that their children weren’t back to school on Thursday. FOX 5 is learning how it highlights a big problem schools are facing right now: staffing.
Parents in northern Virginia were frustrated that their children weren’t back to school on Thursday. FOX 5 is learning how it highlights a big problem schools are facing right now: staffing.
US colleges opting for online classes amid omicron surge
Amid a wave of COVID-19 cases driven by the omicron variant, dozens of colleges are making plans to move classes online for at least the first week of the semester.
Amid a wave of COVID-19 cases driven by the omicron variant, dozens of colleges are making plans to move classes online for at least the first week of the semester.
Virginia Governor-elect Glenn Youngkin talks education, COVID-19
In his first sitdown interview with a regional station since Election Day, Virginia Governor-elect Glenn Youngkin joins FOX 5 to discuss his plans for the Commonwealth in 2022 and beyond.
In his first sitdown interview with a regional station since Election Day, Virginia Governor-elect Glenn Youngkin joins FOX 5 to discuss his plans for the Commonwealth in 2022 and beyond.
School districts across DMV uncertain about returning to in-person learning after holidays
As winter break begins for many families across the DMV, parents and students are already wondering if they will return to virtual or in-person learning in the new year amid a spike in COVID-19 cases.
As winter break begins for many families across the DMV, parents and students are already wondering if they will return to virtual or in-person learning in the new year amid a spike in COVID-19 cases.
Student loan payment pause extended through May 1
President Joe Biden said financial recovery from the pandemic will take longer than job recovery, especially for those with student loans.
President Joe Biden said financial recovery from the pandemic will take longer than job recovery, especially for those with student loans.
Prince George's County transitioning to virtual learning for all students through Jan. 14
Prince George's County Public Schools announced Friday that all students will transition to virtual learning effective Monday through Jan. 14 due to a rise in COVID-19 cases.
Prince George's County Public Schools announced Friday that all students will transition to virtual learning effective Monday through Jan. 14 due to a rise in COVID-19 cases.
Frederick County says threats against schools related to TikTok challenge; increased police Friday
The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office says they have received notifications of threats this week related to a new TikTok challenge that has school districts across the country taking heightened precautions.
The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office says they have received notifications of threats this week related to a new TikTok challenge that has school districts across the country taking heightened precautions.
Fairfax County High School students walk out of class in protest of alleged racist attack
Hundreds of Fairfax High School students walked out of class Thursday morning in protest of an alleged racist attack on a Muslim student.
Hundreds of Fairfax High School students walked out of class Thursday morning in protest of an alleged racist attack on a Muslim student.
Alexandria school resource officers on leave after misconduct complaint
Two Alexandria school resource officers are on leave after what police describe as a "serious complaint" of misconduct.
Two Alexandria school resource officers are on leave after what police describe as a "serious complaint" of misconduct.
University of Maryland cancels all winter commencement activities due to COVID spike
The University of Maryland is canceling all winter commencement activities including the main ceremony and all college, school and department ceremonies, according to a letter sent by the president Thursday night.
The University of Maryland is canceling all winter commencement activities including the main ceremony and all college, school and department ceremonies, according to a letter sent by the president Thursday night.
3 Prince George's County schools close amid surge in COVID-19 cases
Benjamin Tasker Middle School, EXCEL Public Charter School and Kettering Middle School are closing due to a recent surge in COVID-19 cases.
Benjamin Tasker Middle School, EXCEL Public Charter School and Kettering Middle School are closing due to a recent surge in COVID-19 cases.
Princeton moves exams online as colleges go back to drawing board to fight COVID
Colleges across the U.S. are starting to require booster shots, extend mask mandates and in some cases revert to online classes as they brace for the new omicron variant.
Colleges across the U.S. are starting to require booster shots, extend mask mandates and in some cases revert to online classes as they brace for the new omicron variant.
DC elementary school shifts to virtual learning through Dec. 22 due to COVID-19
A D.C. elementary school has announced they will be moving to virtual learning through Dec. 22 due to COVID-19.
A D.C. elementary school has announced they will be moving to virtual learning through Dec. 22 due to COVID-19.
Bowie State University monitoring COVID-19 outbreak linked to off-campus gatherings
A disturbing rise in COVID-19 cases is sparking worries across parts of the DMV as Bowie State University is dealing with its own outbreak.
A disturbing rise in COVID-19 cases is sparking worries across parts of the DMV as Bowie State University is dealing with its own outbreak.
Frederick County Superintendent's retirement announced by school board
The Board of Education of Frederick County has announced Superintendent Dr. Theresa Alban will be retiring from her position.
The Board of Education of Frederick County has announced Superintendent Dr. Theresa Alban will be retiring from her position.
Manassas Park Police identify creator of social media post that caused MPCS to go virtual Friday
Manassas Park Police Detectives have identified the creator of a social media post that caused Manassas Park City Schools to implement an online learning day on Friday for all students.
Manassas Park Police Detectives have identified the creator of a social media post that caused Manassas Park City Schools to implement an online learning day on Friday for all students.
Virginia Department of Health denies request for school COVID-19 vaccine mandates
Virginia’s Department of Health will not be moving forward with a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for students, a decision that comes just one day after the D.C. Council voted to require the vaccine for eligible students.
Virginia’s Department of Health will not be moving forward with a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for students, a decision that comes just one day after the D.C. Council voted to require the vaccine for eligible students.
Montgomery County holds special meeting to approve controversial calendar change
Montgomery County’s Board of Education convened for a special meeting on Tuesday that critics say should have never happened.
Montgomery County’s Board of Education convened for a special meeting on Tuesday that critics say should have never happened.
DC Council votes on bill requiring students to get vaccinated against COVID-19
The DC Council voted on Tuesday on a bill to require DC students to get vaccinated once the COVID-19 vaccine for their age group is fully FDA approved.
The DC Council voted on Tuesday on a bill to require DC students to get vaccinated once the COVID-19 vaccine for their age group is fully FDA approved.