2 Alexandria school names changed
Two Alexandria schools will get new names in 2021 after their current names - which are linked to racist history - were removed.
Two Alexandria schools will get new names in 2021 after their current names - which are linked to racist history - were removed.
MCPS parents frustrated with eventual back-to-school survey; blame tech, communication issues
Many parents in Montgomery County said Monday that technical issues with Montgomery County Public Schools are getting in the way of deciding how they would like their child to go back to school once the buildings open again.
Many parents in Montgomery County said Monday that technical issues with Montgomery County Public Schools are getting in the way of deciding how they would like their child to go back to school once the buildings open again.
Loudoun County teachers rally against returning to the classroom
The debate rages over returning to school. A few teachers in Loudoun County held a rally to amplify their concerns because they do not believe it is not safe. Loudoun Education Association President, Sandy Sullivan, said teachers are feeling ignored.
The debate rages over returning to school. A few teachers in Loudoun County held a rally to amplify their concerns because they do not believe it is not safe. Loudoun Education Association President, Sandy Sullivan, said teachers are feeling ignored.
Coronavirus pandemic creating particular challenges for children with special needs
The coronavirus pandemic and remote learning has been hard on all families, but especially those with special needs.
The coronavirus pandemic and remote learning has been hard on all families, but especially those with special needs.
Coronavirus pandemic presents particular challenges for special needs kids
The coronavirus pandemic and remote learning has been hard on all families, but especially those with special needs.
The coronavirus pandemic and remote learning has been hard on all families, but especially those with special needs.
Arlington teacher relieved of classroom duties after racially insensitive George Floyd lesson question
An Arlington Public School teacher has been relieved of classroom duties after officials say they used racially insensitive learning material during a lesson.
An Arlington Public School teacher has been relieved of classroom duties after officials say they used racially insensitive learning material during a lesson.
Teachers unions across US demand stop to in-person learning amid rising coronavirus cases
Teachers' unions across America are calling for the halt of in-person learning as coronavirus cases climb once again.
Teachers' unions across America are calling for the halt of in-person learning as coronavirus cases climb once again.
What's behind Fairfax County Public Schools decision to pause in-person learning?
In northern Virginia, FOX 5 is learning more about what went into the decision to stop a plan to bring more students back into the classroom in Fairfax County.
In northern Virginia, FOX 5 is learning more about what went into the decision to stop a plan to bring more students back into the classroom in Fairfax County.
Fairfax County delaying in-person learning for select students
Fairfax County Public Schools announced Monday that the district is delaying additional in-person learning, including students and staff members in the Group 5 cohort (early HeadStart, pre-K, kindergarten, and select students who receive special education services) that had been scheduled to return to school on November 17.
Fairfax County Public Schools announced Monday that the district is delaying additional in-person learning, including students and staff members in the Group 5 cohort (early HeadStart, pre-K, kindergarten, and select students who receive special education services) that had been scheduled to return to school on November 17.
As college students return home for Thanksgiving amid surging COVID-19 pandemic, doctors urge caution
Doctors offer COVID safety tips to college students returning home for the Thanksgiving break.
Doctors offer COVID safety tips to college students returning home for the Thanksgiving break.
Maryland leaders have no immediate plans to mandate COVID-19 vaccine for schools
With the promising news about COVID vaccine effectiveness, many people are already thinking ahead to next year when a vaccine should be widely available.
With the promising news about COVID vaccine effectiveness, many people are already thinking ahead to next year when a vaccine should be widely available.
DC schools to open for CARE classes Wednesday
Just over a couple of weeks after scrapping its plan to resume in-person learning, DC officials announced on Monday that it will open schools for CARE classes on Wednesday.
Just over a couple of weeks after scrapping its plan to resume in-person learning, DC officials announced on Monday that it will open schools for CARE classes on Wednesday.
New Virginia COVID-19 measures in place; Fairfax County moves forward with plan to increase in-person learning
New measures to contain the spread of the coronavirus are now in place in Virginia as COVID-19 numbers spike across the country.
New measures to contain the spread of the coronavirus are now in place in Virginia as COVID-19 numbers spike across the country.
COVID-19 cases linked to Halloween gathering prompt 2 Arlington Catholic schools to switch to remote learning
A Halloween gathering linked to more than a dozen positive coronavirus cases prompted two of the 41 schools within the Catholic Dioceses of Arlington to flip back to all virtual learning late Thursday.
A Halloween gathering linked to more than a dozen positive coronavirus cases prompted two of the 41 schools within the Catholic Dioceses of Arlington to flip back to all virtual learning late Thursday.
U.S. schools abandon classes, states retreat as virus surges
School systems in Detroit, Indianapolis, Philadelphia and suburban Minneapolis are giving up on in-person classes, and some governors are reimposing restrictions on bars and restaurants or getting more serious about masks.
School systems in Detroit, Indianapolis, Philadelphia and suburban Minneapolis are giving up on in-person classes, and some governors are reimposing restrictions on bars and restaurants or getting more serious about masks.
Flooding, high water prompts virtual learning for Stafford, Spotsylvania schools today
The Stafford and Spotsylvania county school districts are shifting to 100 percent virtual learning today due to flooding and high water.
The Stafford and Spotsylvania county school districts are shifting to 100 percent virtual learning today due to flooding and high water.
Some DC university students will face stringent COVID-19 requirements after Thanksgiving
D.C. is reporting its highest number of positive COVID-19 cases since May. This news is coming on the heels of Thanksgiving where families are expected to gather in larger-than-normal numbers.
D.C. is reporting its highest number of positive COVID-19 cases since May. This news is coming on the heels of Thanksgiving where families are expected to gather in larger-than-normal numbers.
Surging coronavirus cases cause concern for Fairfax County teachers returning to classroom
Teachers and students in Fairfax County are slated to return to the classroom on Monday – and many are voicing concerns amid rising coronavirus cases in the county and across the nation.
Teachers and students in Fairfax County are slated to return to the classroom on Monday – and many are voicing concerns amid rising coronavirus cases in the county and across the nation.
Loudoun County schools superintendent leaving for Houston area position
Loudoun County Schools Superintendent Eric Williams is leaving the Northern Virginia school district for a position in the metro Houston area.
Loudoun County Schools Superintendent Eric Williams is leaving the Northern Virginia school district for a position in the metro Houston area.
Northern Virginia high school sports in limbo
New tonight — reaction from the community as school sports are in a “holding pattern” across Northern Virginia.
New tonight — reaction from the community as school sports are in a “holding pattern” across Northern Virginia.