‘Heroes we needed’: Jill Biden congratulates 2020, 2021 Teachers of the Year at White House
Dr. Jill Biden hosted the 2020 and 2021 State and National Teachers of the Year at the White House on Monday in a months-long delayed event to celebrate their talents and commitment to education.
Dr. Jill Biden hosted the 2020 and 2021 State and National Teachers of the Year at the White House on Monday in a months-long delayed event to celebrate their talents and commitment to education.
Anne Arundel County student had ‘beebee gun,’ police say
Anne Arundel County police say a student with a beebee gun prompted several schools in Millersville to implement lockdown on Friday.
Anne Arundel County police say a student with a beebee gun prompted several schools in Millersville to implement lockdown on Friday.
Howard University students protest poor housing conditions on campus
A group of Howard University students gathered Wednesday for day two of protests over poor housing conditions on campus.
A group of Howard University students gathered Wednesday for day two of protests over poor housing conditions on campus.
Alexandria school leaders urge city council to reinstate school resource officers
As Alexandria school leaders begged the city council to bring back school resource officers Tuesday night, four council members who voted to end the program back in May appeared to have already made up their minds..
As Alexandria school leaders begged the city council to bring back school resource officers Tuesday night, four council members who voted to end the program back in May appeared to have already made up their minds..
Social media creating culture where educators are targeted: National Education Association
The union representing teachers across the nation is calling out tech companies.
The union representing teachers across the nation is calling out tech companies.
'We have buildings that are falling apart:' HBCU students disappointed with potential cuts in Biden package
Local college students are weighing in after a drastic drop in potential funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Local college students are weighing in after a drastic drop in potential funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Student loan forgiveness: 550K borrowers to benefit from program overhaul
A change to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program will immediately make 22,000 borrowers eligible to get loans canceled, U.S. officials said.
A change to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program will immediately make 22,000 borrowers eligible to get loans canceled, U.S. officials said.
Fairfax County to discuss raising pay for substitute teachers
Fairfax County Public Schools will discuss raising pay for substitute teachers Tuesday.
Fairfax County Public Schools will discuss raising pay for substitute teachers Tuesday.
Howard University announces $5.4 million scholarship to honor Chadwick Boseman
Howard University and Netflix have announced a $5.4 million scholarship to honor alumnus Chadwick A. Boseman that will provide incoming students in the College of Fine Arts with a four-year scholarship to cover the full cost of tuition.
Howard University and Netflix have announced a $5.4 million scholarship to honor alumnus Chadwick A. Boseman that will provide incoming students in the College of Fine Arts with a four-year scholarship to cover the full cost of tuition.
Arlington schools substitute teachers demand higher hourly wages
Substitute teachers in one Northern Virginia community are demanding a higher hourly wage. A group called Arlington Parents for Education told FOX 5’s Ayesha Khan Thursday, that Arlington Public Schools substitutes often earn less money per hour “than entry-level big-box store employees or teens hired by local soccer organizations to referee games.”
Substitute teachers in one Northern Virginia community are demanding a higher hourly wage. A group called Arlington Parents for Education told FOX 5’s Ayesha Khan Thursday, that Arlington Public Schools substitutes often earn less money per hour “than entry-level big-box store employees or teens hired by local soccer organizations to referee games.”
School officials ask for federal help amid threats over COVID-19 policies
The nation's school boards are asking President Joe Biden for federal assistance to investigate and stop a growing number of threats made against their members.
The nation's school boards are asking President Joe Biden for federal assistance to investigate and stop a growing number of threats made against their members.
Fairfax County teachers demand compensation for teaching kids in quarantine
Teachers in Fairfax County are asking for more money for what they say, will be more work and hours spent.
Teachers in Fairfax County are asking for more money for what they say, will be more work and hours spent.
Stafford County School Board denounces Critical Race Theory, 1619 Project, preferred pronouns
The Stafford County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously (6-0) Tuesday night to approve a resolution that denounces the teaching of Critical Race Theory, the 1619 project, and requiring students to give their preferred pronouns.
The Stafford County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously (6-0) Tuesday night to approve a resolution that denounces the teaching of Critical Race Theory, the 1619 project, and requiring students to give their preferred pronouns.
Stafford County may make school bus schedule changes due to driver shortage
Parents in Stafford County are worried about their kids riding the bus after hearing about delays, no shows, and kids getting dropped off at the wrong stops due to a bus driver shortage.
Parents in Stafford County are worried about their kids riding the bus after hearing about delays, no shows, and kids getting dropped off at the wrong stops due to a bus driver shortage.
Loudoun County school board expected to vote on employee speech policy
In Loudoun County, the school board is expected to vote Tuesday on a new conduct policy for its employees.
In Loudoun County, the school board is expected to vote Tuesday on a new conduct policy for its employees.
School districts continue to deal with bus driver shortages and delays
It's a mess! That's how some are describing the school bus shortage issues that are plaguing parts of the D.C. region as the year gets started.
It's a mess! That's how some are describing the school bus shortage issues that are plaguing parts of the D.C. region as the year gets started.
Anti-critical race theory org taking aim at Loudoun County School Board in half million dollar ad buy
"Let's get politics out of the classroom," the ad targeting critical race theory states.
"Let's get politics out of the classroom," the ad targeting critical race theory states.
Montgomery County leaders address quarantine issues in schools
Why wasn’t rapid testing included beforehand if MCPS began the school year with a more restrictive quarantine policy that goes beyond state and CDC guidance?
Why wasn’t rapid testing included beforehand if MCPS began the school year with a more restrictive quarantine policy that goes beyond state and CDC guidance?
President Biden visits DC middle school to talk COVID-19 vaccines, in-person learning
President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden joined D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser Friday morning at Brookland Middle School to tour a classroom, showcase safe, in-person learning and to promote COVID-19 vaccinations.
President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden joined D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser Friday morning at Brookland Middle School to tour a classroom, showcase safe, in-person learning and to promote COVID-19 vaccinations.
Nearly 1,000 DC Public School students, staff in quarantine
Officials with DC Public Schools sent out a notice with new details on the number of COVID cases among students and staff across the district Wednesday.
Officials with DC Public Schools sent out a notice with new details on the number of COVID cases among students and staff across the district Wednesday.