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.
Prince George’s County students return to classroom as US COVID-19 cases climb
Students returned to the classroom in Prince George's County Wednesday for the start of a new school year as coronavirus cases continue to climb across the country.
Students returned to the classroom in Prince George's County Wednesday for the start of a new school year as coronavirus cases continue to climb across the country.
Fairfax Co. Public Schools exploring virtual option for students in quarantine
A spokeswoman for Fairfax Co. Public Schools says the school district is exploring how to connect students to their classes if they are out on quarantine.
A spokeswoman for Fairfax Co. Public Schools says the school district is exploring how to connect students to their classes if they are out on quarantine.
'Extremists' not 'terrorists': Virginia Dept. of Education 9/11 training video causes controversy
A Virginia Department of Education teacher training video is stirring up some controversy.
A Virginia Department of Education teacher training video is stirring up some controversy.
2 Fredericksburg-area schools shift to virtual learning after COVID-19 outbreaks
Students in two Fredericksburg, Virginia schools have shifted to virtual learning after COVID-19 outbreaks.
Students in two Fredericksburg, Virginia schools have shifted to virtual learning after COVID-19 outbreaks.
DC, Montgomery County students back to school as COVID-19 cases rise nationwide
Students in Washington, D.C. and Montgomery County are back in the classroom Monday for in-person learning as COVID-19 cases continue to grow nationwide due in part to the spread of the highly contagious delta variant.
Students in Washington, D.C. and Montgomery County are back in the classroom Monday for in-person learning as COVID-19 cases continue to grow nationwide due in part to the spread of the highly contagious delta variant.
Loudoun County school students face bus driver shortage, nationwide COVID surge as year begins
Students at Loudoun County Public Schools are back in the classroom for in-person learning as the school year begins amid a nationwide rise in coronavirus cases and a bus driver shortage.
Students at Loudoun County Public Schools are back in the classroom for in-person learning as the school year begins amid a nationwide rise in coronavirus cases and a bus driver shortage.
Montgomery County's back-to-school plans shifting due to COVID concerns
Montgomery County schools are set to open their doors on Monday, but already there have been some changes to their back-to-school plans that stem from concern over the COVID-19 delta variant.
Montgomery County schools are set to open their doors on Monday, but already there have been some changes to their back-to-school plans that stem from concern over the COVID-19 delta variant.
Majority of Americans support school mask, vaccine mandates, poll finds
A new poll finds that a majority of Americans support mask and vaccine mandates for students and teachers in K-12 schools.
A new poll finds that a majority of Americans support mask and vaccine mandates for students and teachers in K-12 schools.
Biden administration says states banning mask mandates in schools could face civil rights investigations
President Biden has ordered his Education secretary to explore possible legal action against states, including Florida, that have blocked school mask mandates. The Education Department says such bans could amount to discrimination and civil rights violations.
President Biden has ordered his Education secretary to explore possible legal action against states, including Florida, that have blocked school mask mandates. The Education Department says such bans could amount to discrimination and civil rights violations.
School bus driver shortage could cause delays for many DC-area families
Many kids in the D.C region who take the school bus may not get to school or back to their homes on time, all thanks to bus driver shortages impacting many school systems across the country.
Many kids in the D.C region who take the school bus may not get to school or back to their homes on time, all thanks to bus driver shortages impacting many school systems across the country.
Some DMV parents concerned about kids eating in school cafeterias ask districts for outdoor plan
Some parents in the D.C region are asking their school districts, what’s the plan for breakfast and lunch whenever kids gather inside of school buildings to eat without wearing a mask?
Some parents in the D.C region are asking their school districts, what’s the plan for breakfast and lunch whenever kids gather inside of school buildings to eat without wearing a mask?
Prince George’s County schools employees must be vaccinated, or be tested weekly: officials
Prince George’s County officials on Friday announced that all school employees will be required either to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing.
Prince George’s County officials on Friday announced that all school employees will be required either to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing.