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.
Virginia schools not likely to meet 5 days a week in-person learning goal
School districts across Virginia have no timeline on when students could return to in-person instruction five days a week.
School districts across Virginia have no timeline on when students could return to in-person instruction five days a week.
Montgomery County educators pass lack of confidence resolution over school reopening plan
The Montgomery County Education Association has overwhelmingly passed a resolution stating a lack of confidence in the reopening plan developed and approved by the Montgomery County Public Schools Board of Education.
The Montgomery County Education Association has overwhelmingly passed a resolution stating a lack of confidence in the reopening plan developed and approved by the Montgomery County Public Schools Board of Education.
Prince George’s County schools to resume in person learning in April
Prince George’s County schools will reopen for in-person learning in April, the district announced on Wednesday.
Prince George’s County schools will reopen for in-person learning in April, the district announced on Wednesday.
PGCPS board chair backs down on board meeting shutdowns; maintains ethics concerns
The brand-new Prince George’s County Public Schools board chair who raised hackles by canceling board meetings over ethical concerns is backing down on her threats.
The brand-new Prince George’s County Public Schools board chair who raised hackles by canceling board meetings over ethical concerns is backing down on her threats.
Combatting mental health issues amid return to the classroom
Some Northern Virginia students are headed back into the classroom Tuesday for the first time in close to a year, including in Loudoun and Fairfax counties. It’s a big change of pace, and according to experts, it can lead to mental health challenges for many children too.
Some Northern Virginia students are headed back into the classroom Tuesday for the first time in close to a year, including in Loudoun and Fairfax counties. It’s a big change of pace, and according to experts, it can lead to mental health challenges for many children too.
Fairfax, Loudoun County schools begin return to classroom with in-person, hybrid plans for some students
Some students and teachers in Fairfax and Loudoun counties will return to the classroom Tuesday.
Some students and teachers in Fairfax and Loudoun counties will return to the classroom Tuesday.
Virginia lawmakers pushing for mandatory in-person learning option
A return to normalcy could be coming soon for students in the Commonwealth.
A return to normalcy could be coming soon for students in the Commonwealth.
PGCPS board chair wants to stop board meetings while board is investigated
The new chair of the Prince George's County school board is making serious accusations against other board members and says she wants to shut down board operations until an investigation of the board is complete.
The new chair of the Prince George's County school board is making serious accusations against other board members and says she wants to shut down board operations until an investigation of the board is complete.
CDC says strong evidence in-person schooling can be done safely
The CDC on Friday provided a roadmap for reopening schools in the middle of a pandemic, emphasizing mask wearing and social distancing and saying vaccination of teachers is important but not a prerequisite for reopening.
The CDC on Friday provided a roadmap for reopening schools in the middle of a pandemic, emphasizing mask wearing and social distancing and saying vaccination of teachers is important but not a prerequisite for reopening.
White House defers to CDC for COVID-19 guidance on school reopenings
The White House says it's aiming for a full reopening of schools but will defer to science experts on how to get there in the middle of a pandemic.
The White House says it's aiming for a full reopening of schools but will defer to science experts on how to get there in the middle of a pandemic.
Prince George’s County teachers union urges caution in return to classroom push
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan last month called on schools to reopen for in-person learning as soon as possible, but some organizations representing educators are reluctant to re-enter the classroom prematurely.
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan last month called on schools to reopen for in-person learning as soon as possible, but some organizations representing educators are reluctant to re-enter the classroom prematurely.