Democrats urge Biden to cancel up to $50k in student loan debt by executive action
The resolution called on President Biden to take executive action to "administratively cancel up to $50,000 in Federal student loan debt for Federal student loan borrowers" using "existing legal authorities" under the Higher Education Act of 1965.
The resolution called on President Biden to take executive action to "administratively cancel up to $50,000 in Federal student loan debt for Federal student loan borrowers" using "existing legal authorities" under the Higher Education Act of 1965.
Thousands of Fairfax County teachers to work from home despite district's plan to send students back
FOX 5 is following up on Fairfax County Public Schools' plan for students and teachers to return to the classroom on February 16 – but on Tuesday, we learned thousands of teachers will continue to work from home.
FOX 5 is following up on Fairfax County Public Schools' plan for students and teachers to return to the classroom on February 16 – but on Tuesday, we learned thousands of teachers will continue to work from home.
Loudoun County decides to restart school hybrid learning model
Loudoun County has approved a plan to bring some students back to class as part of a hybrid learning model beginning later this month.
Loudoun County has approved a plan to bring some students back to class as part of a hybrid learning model beginning later this month.
Virginia students struggling academically amid the pandemic, according to new data
Virginia’s Department of Education is exploring year-round school amid new data reportedly showing children are navigating challenges academically more so than before the pandemic.
Virginia’s Department of Education is exploring year-round school amid new data reportedly showing children are navigating challenges academically more so than before the pandemic.
DC seeking temporary restraining order against teachers union ordering educators stop discussing strike
The District is seeking a temporary restraining order against the Washington Teachers’ Union that would order them to stop educators from discussing a possible strike against returning to the classroom.
The District is seeking a temporary restraining order against the Washington Teachers’ Union that would order them to stop educators from discussing a possible strike against returning to the classroom.
Teachers suspended after lesson asks: How to punish a slave?
Administrators at a Wisconsin middle school said Monday they have suspended teachers who were involved in an activity for sixth graders that included a question about how the students would punish slaves.
Administrators at a Wisconsin middle school said Monday they have suspended teachers who were involved in an activity for sixth graders that included a question about how the students would punish slaves.
DC Public Schools to delay reopening, will hold all virtual classes Monday
A spokeswoman for D.C. Public Schools sent an email Sunday afternoon detailing the school district's reopening plans Monday.
A spokeswoman for D.C. Public Schools sent an email Sunday afternoon detailing the school district's reopening plans Monday.
Montgomery County Public Schools moving toward school reopening, possibly by March 1
The superintendent and deputy superintendent of Montgomery County Public Schools are now looking at how to potentially answer Maryland Governor Larry Hogan's call and reopen schools by March 1.
The superintendent and deputy superintendent of Montgomery County Public Schools are now looking at how to potentially answer Maryland Governor Larry Hogan's call and reopen schools by March 1.
COVID-19 vaccination appointments to open for Fairfax County Public Schools employees starting Thursday
Fairfax County Public Schools announced Wednesday that several thousand COVID-19 vaccination appointments will now be available to school district employees starting on Thursday.
Fairfax County Public Schools announced Wednesday that several thousand COVID-19 vaccination appointments will now be available to school district employees starting on Thursday.
Some Fairfax County teachers say they’re ready to return to the classroom
FOX 5 has learned some teachers may feel differently about getting back in the classroom and now, after weeks of union leaders guiding the conversation, they’re speaking out.
FOX 5 has learned some teachers may feel differently about getting back in the classroom and now, after weeks of union leaders guiding the conversation, they’re speaking out.
Precautions help slow school coronavirus spread: CDC
CDC scientists said some extracurricular school-related activities have triggered spread in some places
CDC scientists said some extracurricular school-related activities have triggered spread in some places
Fairfax teachers' union asks school district to push back return to class after vaccine shortage
One of Fairfax County’s top teachers' unions is asking Fairfax County Public Schools to push back its tentative return to class start date on February 16 citing Virginia's COVID-19 vaccine supply shortage and massive vaccine appointment cancellations throughout the state.
One of Fairfax County’s top teachers' unions is asking Fairfax County Public Schools to push back its tentative return to class start date on February 16 citing Virginia's COVID-19 vaccine supply shortage and massive vaccine appointment cancellations throughout the state.
'It feels like the goalpost keeps moving': Vaccine battle brewing in Fairfax County Public Schools
A grassroots parents group is calling out the Fairfax County Public Schools school district and the unions for delaying in-person instruction for students.
A grassroots parents group is calling out the Fairfax County Public Schools school district and the unions for delaying in-person instruction for students.
Arlington County parents push for in-person learning with rally in park
Parents said they want schools to open now, which is something that was visible in bold letters on the signs they brought to Saturday’s rally.
Parents said they want schools to open now, which is something that was visible in bold letters on the signs they brought to Saturday’s rally.
VIDEO: Prince William teacher on leave after Capitol riot comments during class
A Prince William County teacher is on leave after admitting to students he was at the riot at the United States Capitol on January 6.
A Prince William County teacher is on leave after admitting to students he was at the riot at the United States Capitol on January 6.
Arlington County parents say they want their kids back in the classroom
Parents in Arlington are fed up – and say they want their kids back in school.
Parents in Arlington are fed up – and say they want their kids back in school.
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan calls on schools to reopen for hybrid learning no later than March 1
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan and state education officials are calling on schools to reopen for in-person hybrid learning no later than March 1.
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan and state education officials are calling on schools to reopen for in-person hybrid learning no later than March 1.
Student loan payment pause extended through Sept. 30 by Biden executive orders
After an executive order by President Joe Biden, the U.S. Department of Education will extend the pause on student loan payments and collections until Sept. 30, 2021.
After an executive order by President Joe Biden, the U.S. Department of Education will extend the pause on student loan payments and collections until Sept. 30, 2021.
Prince William County middle school teacher on leave for allegedly participating in Capitol riot
The NAACP is demanding Prince William County school teacher Benjamin Plummer be fired for comments he reportedly made during a distance learning class.
The NAACP is demanding Prince William County school teacher Benjamin Plummer be fired for comments he reportedly made during a distance learning class.
COVID-19 pandemic prompts SAT to remove optional essay, subject tests
The College Board said Tuesday it will eliminate the optional essay from the SAT and do away with subject tests amid a changing college admissions landscape.
The College Board said Tuesday it will eliminate the optional essay from the SAT and do away with subject tests amid a changing college admissions landscape.