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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."