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.
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.