Teacher accused of making 5-year-old clean toilet with hands
An Arkansas elementary school teacher is accused of making a kindergarten student pull toilet paper out of a feces-filled toilet with his hands.
An Arkansas elementary school teacher is accused of making a kindergarten student pull toilet paper out of a feces-filled toilet with his hands.
Parents question school protocols regarding common children’s ailments overlapping with COVID symptoms
As most students in the D.C. region return to in-person learning, many parents are wondering how will schools handle the usual sniffles, colds and allergies in COVID-19 times?
As most students in the D.C. region return to in-person learning, many parents are wondering how will schools handle the usual sniffles, colds and allergies in COVID-19 times?
Baltimore-area student passed only 3 classes in 4 years, ranked near top half of class
A Baltimore-area high school is facing scrutiny after reports came out about a student who passed just three classes in four years, but moved ahead anyway. Now that he’s being sent back to the ninth grade, his mother says the school failed him.
A Baltimore-area high school is facing scrutiny after reports came out about a student who passed just three classes in four years, but moved ahead anyway. Now that he’s being sent back to the ninth grade, his mother says the school failed him.
New data shows almost twice as many PGCPS students failing over last year
New data shows students in Prince George’s County Public Schools are failing at a rate nearly double this time last year.
New data shows students in Prince George’s County Public Schools are failing at a rate nearly double this time last year.
T.C. Williams High, Matthew Maury Elementary announce finalists for renaming
T.C. Williams High School and Matthew Maury Elementary School in Alexandria have narrowed their list of options to rename each school after a community poll was taken in February.
T.C. Williams High School and Matthew Maury Elementary School in Alexandria have narrowed their list of options to rename each school after a community poll was taken in February.
Teacher COVID-19 vaccinations go untracked amid school reopening push
States and many districts have not been keeping track of school employee COVID-19 vaccinations, even as the U.S. prioritizes teachers nationwide.
States and many districts have not been keeping track of school employee COVID-19 vaccinations, even as the U.S. prioritizes teachers nationwide.
Assignment at Mississippi middle school asks students to ‘pretend like you are a slave’
A photo of a Mississippi middle school teacher’s writing assignment on slavery is drawing heavy criticism online, and parents in the district are speaking out.
A photo of a Mississippi middle school teacher’s writing assignment on slavery is drawing heavy criticism online, and parents in the district are speaking out.
Teachers, child care workers nationwide can now sign up for COVID-19 vaccine
Teachers, school staff and child care workers are now able to sign up to receive a COVID-19 vaccine at more than 9,000 pharmacies nationwide, regardless of whether or not their state has opened up eligibility.
Teachers, school staff and child care workers are now able to sign up to receive a COVID-19 vaccine at more than 9,000 pharmacies nationwide, regardless of whether or not their state has opened up eligibility.
Prince George’s County School Board approves $2B budget
The Prince George’s County School Board passed the school system’s $2 billion budget Monday, declined to eliminate school resource officers from schools and passed a measure that will provide learning hubs for vulnerable students.
The Prince George’s County School Board passed the school system’s $2 billion budget Monday, declined to eliminate school resource officers from schools and passed a measure that will provide learning hubs for vulnerable students.
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.