Miguel Cardona confirmed as education secretary by Senate
The Senate has voted to confirm Miguel Cardona as education secretary, clearing his way to lead President Joe Biden’s effort to reopen the nation’s schools amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The Senate has voted to confirm Miguel Cardona as education secretary, clearing his way to lead President Joe Biden’s effort to reopen the nation’s schools amid the coronavirus pandemic.
1 student injured in Arkansas school shooting on 1st day back to in-person class
A student at a middle school in Arkansas was shot in an isolated incident involving one gunman, an official for the Watson Chapel School District confirmed on Monday.
A student at a middle school in Arkansas was shot in an isolated incident involving one gunman, an official for the Watson Chapel School District confirmed on Monday.
Loudoun County refutes "rumor" that Dr. Seuss books were banned from public schools
Loudoun County Public Schools is addressing a "media rumor" that claims books written by Dr. Seuss were banned by the public school system, saying that is false.
Loudoun County Public Schools is addressing a "media rumor" that claims books written by Dr. Seuss were banned by the public school system, saying that is false.
Montgomery County Public Schools open doors for in-person learning Monday
Montgomery County Public Schools are opening their doors for in-person learning to some students Monday. Beginning, March 1, students in specific special education and career and technical education programs will return to buildings.
Montgomery County Public Schools are opening their doors for in-person learning to some students Monday. Beginning, March 1, students in specific special education and career and technical education programs will return to buildings.
Most students in DC region plan to stick with virtual learning
As schools start to reopen, astounding numbers in counties across the region reveal a majority of students will be sticking with remote learning. Adelle Settle, a Prince William County Public Schools mother, explains the reasoning.
As schools start to reopen, astounding numbers in counties across the region reveal a majority of students will be sticking with remote learning. Adelle Settle, a Prince William County Public Schools mother, explains the reasoning.
MCPS to train middle school teachers on de-escalating situations involving student conflicts
Hundreds of middle school teachers in Montgomery County will soon be getting trained on how to help de-escalate certain in-school situations and conflict that might arise between students.
Hundreds of middle school teachers in Montgomery County will soon be getting trained on how to help de-escalate certain in-school situations and conflict that might arise between students.
Prince George’s County BOE fails to pass $2B budget after Alsobrooks addresses school board drama
Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks has finally weighed in on the drama surrounding the school board, and its controversial new chair.
Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks has finally weighed in on the drama surrounding the school board, and its controversial new chair.
‘Symptomatic’ South Carolina elementary student who visited school nurse was held in storage closet
An elementary school student who attends Myrtle Beach Elementary School in South Carolina visited the school nurse for COVID-19-like symptoms and was placed in a storage closet to isolate themselves from other students, district officials say.
An elementary school student who attends Myrtle Beach Elementary School in South Carolina visited the school nurse for COVID-19-like symptoms and was placed in a storage closet to isolate themselves from other students, district officials say.
MCPS parents ask why school system lags behind with phase-in staging for in-person learning
Many families in Montgomery County are gearing up to send most kids back for in-person learning beginning this Monday.
Many families in Montgomery County are gearing up to send most kids back for in-person learning beginning this Monday.
MCPS staff member whose ‘inappropriate behavior’ was caught on camera won't face charges
A Montgomery County Public Schools staff member who was caught on camera engaging in "inappropriate behavior" will not face charges.
A Montgomery County Public Schools staff member who was caught on camera engaging in "inappropriate behavior" will not face charges.
Several Prince George's County mayors voice concern over school board leadership
FOX 5 obtained a letter Wednesday that is signed by several mayors in Prince George's County who are expressing concern about the county's school board leadership.
FOX 5 obtained a letter Wednesday that is signed by several mayors in Prince George's County who are expressing concern about the county's school board leadership.
Schools required to administer standardized testing this year
Just as students are starting to head back in the classroom during the coronavirus pandemic, they are also finding out standardized tests will be mandatory this year.
Just as students are starting to head back in the classroom during the coronavirus pandemic, they are also finding out standardized tests will be mandatory this year.
Woodbridge Middle School employee dies of COVID-19
As school districts across our area continue to bring students back to the classroom, one district is dealing with losing another one of their own due to the coronavirus.
As school districts across our area continue to bring students back to the classroom, one district is dealing with losing another one of their own due to the coronavirus.
FOX 5 cameras tour a Montgomery County middle school a week before students are set to return
For the first time since July, news cameras got to tour a Montgomery County public school ahead of the start to phased in-person instruction come March 1, which is in less than a week away.
For the first time since July, news cameras got to tour a Montgomery County public school ahead of the start to phased in-person instruction come March 1, which is in less than a week away.
Some Fairfax County students return to a greatly changed learning environment this week
Some young students in Fairfax County are returning to the classroom this week – and they’re learning how to do it safely.
Some young students in Fairfax County are returning to the classroom this week – and they’re learning how to do it safely.
Dysfunction continues as PGCPS board chair refuses to resume normal meetings
Dysfunction continues on the Prince George’s County School Board as the new chair refuses to resume normal board meetings for the second time this month.
Dysfunction continues on the Prince George’s County School Board as the new chair refuses to resume normal board meetings for the second time this month.
CDC study: Teachers could be key spreaders of COVID-19 infections, not students
A new study finds that teachers may be more important drivers of COVID-19 transmission in schools than students.
A new study finds that teachers may be more important drivers of COVID-19 transmission in schools than students.
University of Maryland tells students to sequester-in-place due to rise in COVID-19 cases
The University of Maryland is urging students to sequester-in-place amid a rise in COVID-19 cases on campus.
The University of Maryland is urging students to sequester-in-place amid a rise in COVID-19 cases on campus.
Back-to-school shopping arrives mid-winter as schools begin reopening
It’s February, temperatures are freezing, there’s snow on the ground – and it turns out a lot of parents are going back to school shopping.
It’s February, temperatures are freezing, there’s snow on the ground – and it turns out a lot of parents are going back to school shopping.
Families of high school seniors around the DC region wonder if prom and graduation will take place in-person
Even with it only being February, parents of graduating seniors in the DMV are already thinking about prom and graduation.
Even with it only being February, parents of graduating seniors in the DMV are already thinking about prom and graduation.