Charles County bus driver ‘sick-out’ continues; remote options begin Friday for impacted students
A bus driver 'sick-out' is now in its fifth day in Charles County and is causing disruptions to parents, teachers and students.
A bus driver 'sick-out' is now in its fifth day in Charles County and is causing disruptions to parents, teachers and students.
Loudoun County students walk out, parents protest against sexual assault
Students at high schools across Loudoun County are planning a protest walkout to demand safety in schools and show solidarity to victims of sexual violence following two recent sex assaults.
Students at high schools across Loudoun County are planning a protest walkout to demand safety in schools and show solidarity to victims of sexual violence following two recent sex assaults.
Former Georgetown University tennis coach pleads guilty in college admissions bribery case
A former Georgetown University tennis coach pleaded guilty Monday in Boston federal court in the college admissions bribery case.
A former Georgetown University tennis coach pleaded guilty Monday in Boston federal court in the college admissions bribery case.
Schools forced to limit lunch options amid nationwide supply chain crisis
School meal programs are facing food shortages and supply delays that may cause officials to limit the breakfast and lunch options for students.
School meal programs are facing food shortages and supply delays that may cause officials to limit the breakfast and lunch options for students.
Second Montgomery County high school football game to start early for security reasons
Montgomery County Public Schools says next week’s Seneca Valley football game against Damascus will also start early for security reasons.
Montgomery County Public Schools says next week’s Seneca Valley football game against Damascus will also start early for security reasons.
ACLU, educators file lawsuit over Oklahoma’s ban on critical race theory
The law, HB 1775, also prevents colleges and universities from requiring students to undergo gender or sexual diversity training.
The law, HB 1775, also prevents colleges and universities from requiring students to undergo gender or sexual diversity training.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill can keep affirmative action, judge rules
U.S. District Judge Loretta Biggs ruled late Monday that the University of North Carolina has shown that it has a compelling reason to pursue a diverse student body and has demonstrated that measurable benefits come from that goal.
U.S. District Judge Loretta Biggs ruled late Monday that the University of North Carolina has shown that it has a compelling reason to pursue a diverse student body and has demonstrated that measurable benefits come from that goal.
Anne Arundel County Council to debate critical race theory at Monday night meeting
A big debate is expected to take place Monday night at the Anne Arundel County Council meeting in Annapolis as a conservative council member is pushing new legislation to define “discrimination” which could block county funding for programs like critical race theory.
A big debate is expected to take place Monday night at the Anne Arundel County Council meeting in Annapolis as a conservative council member is pushing new legislation to define “discrimination” which could block county funding for programs like critical race theory.
‘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.