Feud between Loudoun County parents over teaching about racism in school leads to police investigation
Parents opposed to the teaching of Critical Race Theory say they've been targeted by an anti-racist parent group in screenshots from the latter group's private Facebook account.
Parents opposed to the teaching of Critical Race Theory say they've been targeted by an anti-racist parent group in screenshots from the latter group's private Facebook account.
Northern Virginia school districts strictly enforcing COVID-19 precautions to avoid potential outbreaks
Parents are weighing in as school districts across Northern Virginia and beyond begin cracking down on violations to mitigation measures to avoid any coronavirus outbreaks.
Parents are weighing in as school districts across Northern Virginia and beyond begin cracking down on violations to mitigation measures to avoid any coronavirus outbreaks.
Fairfax County schools to recognize additional religious days but won’t give students day off
The Fairfax County School Board has voted for a new school calendar that recognizes additional religious and cultural observances but does not include school closures for those days.
The Fairfax County School Board has voted for a new school calendar that recognizes additional religious and cultural observances but does not include school closures for those days.
‘Won’t you be my students?’: Teacher starts class by singing rendition of Mr. Rogers’ theme song
A Maryland teacher sings Mr. Roger’s theme song with a twist to welcome his students to class every morning.
A Maryland teacher sings Mr. Roger’s theme song with a twist to welcome his students to class every morning.
Fairfax County parents and interfaith communities demand school closures for major religious holidays
Should schools close for observance when it comes to celebrating certain religious holidays?
Should schools close for observance when it comes to celebrating certain religious holidays?
Loudoun County Public Schools to begin 4 days a week of in-person learning starting April 20
Loudoun County Public Schools will begin offering four days of in-person instruction a week starting this spring.
Loudoun County Public Schools will begin offering four days of in-person instruction a week starting this spring.
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam announces plan to permit in-person graduations
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam on Wednesday announced that schools at every level will be able to hold in-person graduations this spring – with certain guidelines in place.
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam on Wednesday announced that schools at every level will be able to hold in-person graduations this spring – with certain guidelines in place.
Fairfax County Public Schools plan for in-person learning 5 days a week this fall
Fairfax County Public Schools say they will be returning to five days a week of in-person learning in the fall.
Fairfax County Public Schools say they will be returning to five days a week of in-person learning in the fall.
6 feet or 3 feet? Schools, CDC considering guidance on seating students closer together
U.S. guidelines that say students should be kept 6 feet apart in schools are receiving new scrutiny from federal health experts, state governments and education officials working to return as many children as possible to the classroom.
U.S. guidelines that say students should be kept 6 feet apart in schools are receiving new scrutiny from federal health experts, state governments and education officials working to return as many children as possible to the classroom.
Montgomery County removes school resource officers... kind of
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich’s FY 2022 budget proposal, the first he says he’s doing so through an "equity lens," would impact police and the county’s school resource officer (SRO) program.
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich’s FY 2022 budget proposal, the first he says he’s doing so through an "equity lens," would impact police and the county’s school resource officer (SRO) program.
DC Board of Ed survey says nearly 45% of teachers considered leaving profession during pandemic
According to a survey conducted by the D.C. State Board of Education, 43% of teachers said they’ve considered leaving the profession during the coronavirus pandemic.
According to a survey conducted by the D.C. State Board of Education, 43% of teachers said they’ve considered leaving the profession during the coronavirus pandemic.
1 Georgetown University law professor terminated, 2nd resigns after racist comment complaints
One Georgetown University law professor was terminated and a second has now resigned after racist comments were recorded on a school video call.
One Georgetown University law professor was terminated and a second has now resigned after racist comments were recorded on a school video call.
Dictionary.com adds 'supposably' and 'finna' to its list of new words for 2021
As the English language continually evolves, dictionaries will issue updates to include new words. Dictionary.com is raising eyebrows with its latest update, adding 600 new words for 2021. Among them: "supposably," "finna," and "doomscrolling."
As the English language continually evolves, dictionaries will issue updates to include new words. Dictionary.com is raising eyebrows with its latest update, adding 600 new words for 2021. Among them: "supposably," "finna," and "doomscrolling."
Demonstrators hope to delay return to classroom in Prince George's County
"Only when it’s safe" – that’s the catchphrase that was chanted at a car rally Thursday in Prince George’s County in an effort to delay the return to the classroom.
"Only when it’s safe" – that’s the catchphrase that was chanted at a car rally Thursday in Prince George’s County in an effort to delay the return to the classroom.
CDC could 'soon' ease school distancing guidelines to 3 feet
The CDC could "soon" ease its coronavirus-related physical distancing guidelines for in-person learning from six-feet to three.
The CDC could "soon" ease its coronavirus-related physical distancing guidelines for in-person learning from six-feet to three.
Several school districts in DC region considering in-person graduation ceremonies this year
It’s looking more and more likely that at least some area students will be able to graduate at in-person ceremonies later this year. It’s a rite-of-passage many members of the Class of 2020 missed out on because of the pandemic.
It’s looking more and more likely that at least some area students will be able to graduate at in-person ceremonies later this year. It’s a rite-of-passage many members of the Class of 2020 missed out on because of the pandemic.
Lawsuit says new Thomas Jefferson HS admissions policy discriminates against Asian-Americans
A lawsuit against Fairfax County Public Schools alleges that changes in the admissions process at an elite northern Virginia high school were made to purposely reduce the number of Asian-American students accepted.
A lawsuit against Fairfax County Public Schools alleges that changes in the admissions process at an elite northern Virginia high school were made to purposely reduce the number of Asian-American students accepted.
New pushback from PGCPS teachers, but CEO says reopening on track
Prince George’s County teachers are pushing back against a plan to reopen schools in April announcing a rally on Thursday called ‘Only When It’s Safe.’
Prince George’s County teachers are pushing back against a plan to reopen schools in April announcing a rally on Thursday called ‘Only When It’s Safe.’
Potential COVID-19 outbreak reported at Prince William County high school
FOX 5 has learned of a potential COVID-19 outbreak at Osbourn Park High School in Prince William County that is potentially tied to athletics. This comes as schools across the area are slowly reopening and resuming sports.
FOX 5 has learned of a potential COVID-19 outbreak at Osbourn Park High School in Prince William County that is potentially tied to athletics. This comes as schools across the area are slowly reopening and resuming sports.
Arlington Public Schools dealing with failing grades and dropping GPAs
About three-quarters of the school year is over. Even though kids around the D.C. region are starting to go back into classrooms a bit, it likely won’t be enough to make up for the negative impact distance learning has had on some students.
About three-quarters of the school year is over. Even though kids around the D.C. region are starting to go back into classrooms a bit, it likely won’t be enough to make up for the negative impact distance learning has had on some students.