Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announces 10% pay raise for teachers in budget proposal
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam announced on Monday that he will propose a two-year state budget next week that includes a 10 percent pay raise for teachers.
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam announced on Monday that he will propose a two-year state budget next week that includes a 10 percent pay raise for teachers.
Maryland’s largest school system approves an unannounced pandemic-related calendar change
Another school calendar change in our region: Montgomery County Public School’s Interim Superintendent made a request on Tuesday for 2021-2022 school calendar change that will now include a few early release days and several days chosen for system-wide closure.
Another school calendar change in our region: Montgomery County Public School’s Interim Superintendent made a request on Tuesday for 2021-2022 school calendar change that will now include a few early release days and several days chosen for system-wide closure.
Loudoun County School Board holds first meeting open to public since June
The Loudoun County School Board has made headlines across the country after several high-profile and inflammatory meetings in recent months and the board is holding its first meeting open to the public since June on Tuesday night.
The Loudoun County School Board has made headlines across the country after several high-profile and inflammatory meetings in recent months and the board is holding its first meeting open to the public since June on Tuesday night.
Dave Chappelle raising money for DC high school amid controversy
Controversial comedian and DMV native Dave Chappelle is looking to turn outrage over his recent Netflix special into donations for a D.C. high school that wants to name a theater after him.
Controversial comedian and DMV native Dave Chappelle is looking to turn outrage over his recent Netflix special into donations for a D.C. high school that wants to name a theater after him.
Loudoun County to discuss best practices when teaching controversial, sensitive topics
How should schools teach controversial and sensitive issues to students? Loudoun County, which has seen its share of controversy over the past several months, is tackling that question Monday night.
How should schools teach controversial and sensitive issues to students? Loudoun County, which has seen its share of controversy over the past several months, is tackling that question Monday night.
Controversial books return to high school libraries in Fairfax County
Two books sparking controversy in Fairfax County will soon be back on the shelves of high school libraries.
Two books sparking controversy in Fairfax County will soon be back on the shelves of high school libraries.
2 teenage students involved in stabbing at Calvert County high school
Two high school students were involved in a stabbing in Calvert County on Tuesday, according to officials.
Two high school students were involved in a stabbing in Calvert County on Tuesday, according to officials.
Spotsylvania County rescinds vote to remove sexually explicit books from school libraries
A Northern Virginia school board has reversed a vote that would have removed sexually explicit books from school libraries.
A Northern Virginia school board has reversed a vote that would have removed sexually explicit books from school libraries.
Loudoun County teen pleads ‘no contest’ in 2nd sex assault case
A Loudoun County teen who was found guilty of sexually assaulting a girl at Stone Bridge High School in the spring has pleaded "no contest" to groping another female victim at another school in the district.
A Loudoun County teen who was found guilty of sexually assaulting a girl at Stone Bridge High School in the spring has pleaded "no contest" to groping another female victim at another school in the district.
Changes coming to school resource officer program at Alexandria Public Schools
School resource officers are coming back to Alexandria Public Schools, but officials say this time, things will look different.
School resource officers are coming back to Alexandria Public Schools, but officials say this time, things will look different.
Anne Arundel County schools superintendent to recommend closing early on 3 upcoming days for ‘mental wellness’
The Anne Arundel County schools superintendent says he wants the board of education to shut down schools early on three upcoming days so staff and students can focus on "mental wellness."
The Anne Arundel County schools superintendent says he wants the board of education to shut down schools early on three upcoming days so staff and students can focus on "mental wellness."
Spotsylvania County pulling library books with 'sexually explicit content' from schools
Spotsylvania County Public Schools is pulling library books with "sexually explicit content" off the shelves - and some board members say they want to burn them.
Spotsylvania County Public Schools is pulling library books with "sexually explicit content" off the shelves - and some board members say they want to burn them.
Maryland high school teacher wins international educator award
A Maryland English teacher has won the Varkey Foundation Global Teacher Prize and was selected from over 8,000 nominations and applications from 121 countries around the world.
A Maryland English teacher has won the Varkey Foundation Global Teacher Prize and was selected from over 8,000 nominations and applications from 121 countries around the world.
Calls for Loudoun County superintendent, school board members to resign continue
Dozens of Loudoun County Public School parents sounded off at another heated school board meeting Tuesday night as calls for the resignation of the superintendent and several school board members continue.
Dozens of Loudoun County Public School parents sounded off at another heated school board meeting Tuesday night as calls for the resignation of the superintendent and several school board members continue.
Apparent Howard County bus driver sick-outs disrupt school day for students, parents
Some parents in Howard County may need may to find a different way to get their children to and from school following bus driver shortages due to an apparent sick-out Monday.
Some parents in Howard County may need may to find a different way to get their children to and from school following bus driver shortages due to an apparent sick-out Monday.
COVID-19 vaccine for kids: Jill Biden, surgeon general kick off US campaign
The Biden administration is encouraging school districts to host COVID-19 vaccine clinics for kids and provide information to parents on the benefits.
The Biden administration is encouraging school districts to host COVID-19 vaccine clinics for kids and provide information to parents on the benefits.
Schools playing major role in youth vaccination effort
Many elementary schools around the U.S. are preparing to offer COVID-19 shots that educators see as key to keeping students learning in person and making the classroom experience closer to what it once was.
Many elementary schools around the U.S. are preparing to offer COVID-19 shots that educators see as key to keeping students learning in person and making the classroom experience closer to what it once was.
Loudoun County Public Schools hires law firm to conduct review of sexual misconduct incidents
Loudoun County Public Schools has hired a law firm to conduct an independent review of student sexual misconduct incidents at Stone Bridge and Broad Run high schools, according to a letter sent to LCPS families and staff.
Loudoun County Public Schools has hired a law firm to conduct an independent review of student sexual misconduct incidents at Stone Bridge and Broad Run high schools, according to a letter sent to LCPS families and staff.
At least 1,000 DC Public Schools employees have not provided proof of COVID-19 vaccine
As of Monday, all D.C. Public Schools staff are supposed to be vaccinated for COVID-19, but FOX 5 has learned at least 1,000 DCPS employees still haven’t provided proof of the shot.
As of Monday, all D.C. Public Schools staff are supposed to be vaccinated for COVID-19, but FOX 5 has learned at least 1,000 DCPS employees still haven’t provided proof of the shot.
Philippine teacher uses life-size cutouts of students during COVID-19 school lockdown
Jayson Magan of Burol Elementary School made life-size cutouts of his students and posted them around his classroom.
Jayson Magan of Burol Elementary School made life-size cutouts of his students and posted them around his classroom.