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.
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.
School districts across the DMV put brakes on in-person learning return
Local schools are largely putting the brakes on plans for in-person learning.
Local schools are largely putting the brakes on plans for in-person learning.
Anne Arundel County schools delay return to ‘hybrid’ reopening plan
Students in Anne Arundel County will have to wait to return to the classroom.
Students in Anne Arundel County will have to wait to return to the classroom.
DC schools abandon plans to begin in-person learning on November 9
D.C. Public Schools say they will no longer offer in-person learning for students at the beginning of the second term.
D.C. Public Schools say they will no longer offer in-person learning for students at the beginning of the second term.
City of Fairfax School Board renames Lanier Middle School after 'Hidden Figures' Katherine Johnson
The City of Fairfax School Board voted unanimously Monday to rename Lanier Middle School after "Hidden Figures" Dr. Katherine Johnson.
The City of Fairfax School Board voted unanimously Monday to rename Lanier Middle School after "Hidden Figures" Dr. Katherine Johnson.
Children’s National doctor says virtual learning causing spike in number of kids attempting to hurt themselves
Virtual learning combined with the stresses of the pandemic is causing some kids in the DMV to attempt to hurt themselves, according to Dr. Adelaide Robb at Children’s National Hospital.
Virtual learning combined with the stresses of the pandemic is causing some kids in the DMV to attempt to hurt themselves, according to Dr. Adelaide Robb at Children’s National Hospital.
Florida principal who told parent 'not everyone believes the Holocaust happened' gets fired again
The principal was fired last year after he told a parent he "can't say the Holocaust is a factual, historical event" and added, "not everyone believes the Holocaust happened." Last month, the district voted to rehire him, but now board members say they've changed their minds.
The principal was fired last year after he told a parent he "can't say the Holocaust is a factual, historical event" and added, "not everyone believes the Holocaust happened." Last month, the district voted to rehire him, but now board members say they've changed their minds.
Washington Teachers’ Union backs 'Mental Health Day' Monday; 'No Confidence' in plan to reopen schools
The Washington Teachers' Union voted last week to indicate "No Confidence" in D.C.'s plan to safely reopen schools and will back a 'Mental Health Day' Monday.
The Washington Teachers' Union voted last week to indicate "No Confidence" in D.C.'s plan to safely reopen schools and will back a 'Mental Health Day' Monday.
Falwell Jr. sues Liberty University, saying school damaged his reputation
Jerry Falwell Jr. has sued Liberty University, alleging the evangelical school founded by his late pastor father damaged his reputation in a series of public statements that followed his resignation as president and chancellor in August amid a series of scandals.
Jerry Falwell Jr. has sued Liberty University, alleging the evangelical school founded by his late pastor father damaged his reputation in a series of public statements that followed his resignation as president and chancellor in August amid a series of scandals.
Russell Wilson, Ciara fund charter school in Seattle area
Through their Why Not You Foundation, Russ and Ciara are contributing about $1.75 million to rebrand an existing charter program known as Cascade Midway Academy, just south of Seattle.
Through their Why Not You Foundation, Russ and Ciara are contributing about $1.75 million to rebrand an existing charter program known as Cascade Midway Academy, just south of Seattle.
Principals, some parents pushing back on staffing plan for DCPS
As D.C. Public Schools continues to plan for an in-person reopening for most elementary school students, principals, through their union and in a letter to families, say the plan to reassign some middle and high school staff members to elementary school-based virtual learning classrooms will hurt older students.
As D.C. Public Schools continues to plan for an in-person reopening for most elementary school students, principals, through their union and in a letter to families, say the plan to reassign some middle and high school staff members to elementary school-based virtual learning classrooms will hurt older students.