Virginia governor says schools can open with precautions - find out how
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam says the state is switching gears when it comes to re-opening schools in the midst of the pandemic.
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam says the state is switching gears when it comes to re-opening schools in the midst of the pandemic.
Montgomery County Public Schools superintendent Dr. Jack R. Smith announces retirement
Montgomery County Public Schools superintendent Dr. Jack R. Smith announced Thursday that he plans to retire from the school district in June 2021.
Montgomery County Public Schools superintendent Dr. Jack R. Smith announced Thursday that he plans to retire from the school district in June 2021.
Biden plans to extend student loan payment pause ‘on day one,’ supports forgiving $10K in debt
President-elect Joe Biden’s transition team said he plans to extend a suspension of student loan payments due to financial hardships posed by the COVID-19 pandemic on “day one,” and he also favors forgiving $10,000 in student loan debt.
President-elect Joe Biden’s transition team said he plans to extend a suspension of student loan payments due to financial hardships posed by the COVID-19 pandemic on “day one,” and he also favors forgiving $10,000 in student loan debt.
Lehigh University rescinds honorary degree granted to President Trump in 1988
Lehigh University's Board of Trustees has voted to rescind an honorary degree that was granted to President Donald Trump back in 1988 in the wake of Wednesday's violence.
Lehigh University's Board of Trustees has voted to rescind an honorary degree that was granted to President Donald Trump back in 1988 in the wake of Wednesday's violence.
Georgetown University announces spring semester plans but receives backlash from parents and students
Several students and parents at Georgetown University are upset the school will bring a small number of additional students back for the spring semester but that classes will remain virtual.
Several students and parents at Georgetown University are upset the school will bring a small number of additional students back for the spring semester but that classes will remain virtual.
Will the new COVID variant impact school reopening plans in the US?
Schools in the United Kingdom shut down nationwide this week and will be closed through at least mid-February. This as the new COVID variant has led to surging coronavirus cases in Britain.
Schools in the United Kingdom shut down nationwide this week and will be closed through at least mid-February. This as the new COVID variant has led to surging coronavirus cases in Britain.
Fairfax County Public Schools delays in-person instruction
On Tuesday, the Fairfax County Public County school board listened to Superintendent Dr. Scott Brabrand’s Return To School Plan.
On Tuesday, the Fairfax County Public County school board listened to Superintendent Dr. Scott Brabrand’s Return To School Plan.
Defying the odds: Houston man becomes father at 15, now graduating from law school
By the start of 10th grade he was a father. Now Demoine Jones and his son are both seniors. His son is a senior in high school. Demoine is a senior in law school.
By the start of 10th grade he was a father. Now Demoine Jones and his son are both seniors. His son is a senior in high school. Demoine is a senior in law school.
Frederick County schools suspend in-person learning, winter sports due to 'worsening health metrics'
Frederick County Public Schools says it is suspending in-person instruction and winter sports practices starting Monday due to "worsening health metrics" in the area.
Frederick County Public Schools says it is suspending in-person instruction and winter sports practices starting Monday due to "worsening health metrics" in the area.
Arlington parent taking battle to open schools to the court
An Arlington Public Schools parent wants his daughter back in class so badly, he plans to file a lawsuit against the district.
An Arlington Public Schools parent wants his daughter back in class so badly, he plans to file a lawsuit against the district.
Arlington dad suing to open classrooms
An Arlington parent is taking his battle to open classrooms to the court.
An Arlington parent is taking his battle to open classrooms to the court.
West Virginia Governor to reopen in-person learning to younger students
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice announced an aggressive plan Wednesday to reopen public schools to in-person learning for younger students and offer coronavirus vaccines to residents age 80 and older and to teachers and school personnel over age 50.
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice announced an aggressive plan Wednesday to reopen public schools to in-person learning for younger students and offer coronavirus vaccines to residents age 80 and older and to teachers and school personnel over age 50.
Kids get coronavirus at gatherings more often than school, study finds
Children are more at risk of contracting the coronavirus at a social gathering than in a classroom or childcare setting, a study by the University of Mississippi Medical Center found.
Children are more at risk of contracting the coronavirus at a social gathering than in a classroom or childcare setting, a study by the University of Mississippi Medical Center found.
Gone fishin: Students using gap year to fish around the country make stop in DC
Many students who graduated from high school last spring are using 2020 as a gap year before heading off to college.
Many students who graduated from high school last spring are using 2020 as a gap year before heading off to college.
Dr. Miguel Cardona, Connecticut's schools chief, tapped as Biden's education secretary
President-elect Joe Biden has chosen the education commissioner for Connecticut and a former public school teacher to serve as his education secretary.
President-elect Joe Biden has chosen the education commissioner for Connecticut and a former public school teacher to serve as his education secretary.
Community hopes to save Christ Episcopal School, which could close in June
The race is on to raise enough money to save Christ Episcopal School, on the verge of closure because of a deficit largely attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The race is on to raise enough money to save Christ Episcopal School, on the verge of closure because of a deficit largely attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dozens of West Point cadets accused of cheating on exam
Cheating at the U.S. Military Academy came to light when instructors saw irregularities while grading the exam.
Cheating at the U.S. Military Academy came to light when instructors saw irregularities while grading the exam.
Teacher of the Year: Former gang member becomes Missouri’s top educator
Darrion Cockrell joined a gang when he was 10 years old. Today, he’s keeping his students from going down a similar path.
Darrion Cockrell joined a gang when he was 10 years old. Today, he’s keeping his students from going down a similar path.
Schools in Maryland, Virginia release snow day plans ahead of expected winter weather
Winter weather, including as much as a foot of snow in some areas, is expected to hit the DC region on Wednesday. School districts from Maryland and Virginia are now sharing their snow day plans and detailing whether or not the inclement weather will deter online and in-person learning.
Winter weather, including as much as a foot of snow in some areas, is expected to hit the DC region on Wednesday. School districts from Maryland and Virginia are now sharing their snow day plans and detailing whether or not the inclement weather will deter online and in-person learning.
Montgomery County Public Schools Board of Education delays in-person return
In Maryland’s largest school district, the Board of Education voted to once again delay the start to phased-in, in-person instruction as coronavirus cases in the country continue to grow. The new date school leaders are aiming for: February 1, 2020.
In Maryland’s largest school district, the Board of Education voted to once again delay the start to phased-in, in-person instruction as coronavirus cases in the country continue to grow. The new date school leaders are aiming for: February 1, 2020.