Concerns over fast-tracking schools in Prince George’s County
Prince George’s County wants to fast track six new schools, but to do it, the school district says it needs to borrow nearly a billion dollars through a public-private partnership.
Prince George’s County wants to fast track six new schools, but to do it, the school district says it needs to borrow nearly a billion dollars through a public-private partnership.
Children’s National Hospital studying whether increased headaches in kids is connected to virtual learning
Your child having a headache may not just be their excuse to try and skip class. Some doctors in the DMV said Monday, it could be related to increased screen time because of virtual learning.
Your child having a headache may not just be their excuse to try and skip class. Some doctors in the DMV said Monday, it could be related to increased screen time because of virtual learning.
'Listen. Act. Unite': 'Sesame Street' tackles racism in Zoom-like TV special
“Sesame Street” has always pressed for inclusion. Now in the wake of the national reckoning on race, it’s going further — teaching children to stand up against racism. Sesame Workshop — the nonprofit, educational organization behind “Sesame Street” — will air the half-hour anti-racist special “The Power of We” and hopes families will watch together.
“Sesame Street” has always pressed for inclusion. Now in the wake of the national reckoning on race, it’s going further — teaching children to stand up against racism. Sesame Workshop — the nonprofit, educational organization behind “Sesame Street” — will air the half-hour anti-racist special “The Power of We” and hopes families will watch together.
Personal info appears on dark web after Fairfax County schools hack
Officials at Fairfax County Public Schools say that personal information gleaned from a ransomware attack last month has now been posted online.
Officials at Fairfax County Public Schools say that personal information gleaned from a ransomware attack last month has now been posted online.
Dozens of 'Open Schools Now' signs stolen, trashed in Arlington
The debate over whether kids should be learning in or out of schools is getting ugly in Arlington. So much so, dozens of signs that said “Open Schools Now” have gone missing.
The debate over whether kids should be learning in or out of schools is getting ugly in Arlington. So much so, dozens of signs that said “Open Schools Now” have gone missing.
Fairfax County School Board votes to change name of elementary school named after Confederate army commander
A northern Virginia school named for a Confederate army commander will change its name.
A northern Virginia school named for a Confederate army commander will change its name.
School board expresses support for changes to part of Thomas Jefferson High's admissions process
The Fairfax County School Board has expressed support for eliminating an admissions exam and application fee at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, a portion of a broader plan to boost Black and Latino enrollment at the elite school.
The Fairfax County School Board has expressed support for eliminating an admissions exam and application fee at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, a portion of a broader plan to boost Black and Latino enrollment at the elite school.
DC’s School Without Walls principal removed after letting student ‘jump the line’ on wait list
A principal at D.C.’s School Without Walls was asked to leave after he permitted a student to “jump the line” on its wait list, a source told FOX 5 on Thursday morning.
A principal at D.C.’s School Without Walls was asked to leave after he permitted a student to “jump the line” on its wait list, a source told FOX 5 on Thursday morning.
Prince William County teachers hold school reopening protest
A protest took place in northern Virginia Wednesday with members of the Prince William County Teachers' Union making their voices heard about what needs to happen before they’ll feel comfortable returning to the classroom.
A protest took place in northern Virginia Wednesday with members of the Prince William County Teachers' Union making their voices heard about what needs to happen before they’ll feel comfortable returning to the classroom.
Hundreds of Fairfax County teachers face decision to return to school or accept unpaid leave
Hundreds of teachers in Fairfax County are facing a difficult choice – either return to school, or accept unpaid leave of absence or retirement.
Hundreds of teachers in Fairfax County are facing a difficult choice – either return to school, or accept unpaid leave of absence or retirement.
DC nurses union claims city ignored recommendations amid reopening process
D.C. schools are set to reopen for partial in-person instruction in November, but the city’s nurses union is criticizing the process.
D.C. schools are set to reopen for partial in-person instruction in November, but the city’s nurses union is criticizing the process.
DC schools chancellor discusses reopening
DC Public Schools Chancellor Lewis Ferebee talks about the district's plans for returning students to schools.
DC Public Schools Chancellor Lewis Ferebee talks about the district's plans for returning students to schools.
DC Public Schools announce plan to get elementary students back in class by November 9
On Monday, D.C. Public Schools Chancellor Dr. Lewis Ferebee announced a three-option plan that will include elementary school students returning to some type of in-person instruction when DCPS’ second term begins on November 9.
On Monday, D.C. Public Schools Chancellor Dr. Lewis Ferebee announced a three-option plan that will include elementary school students returning to some type of in-person instruction when DCPS’ second term begins on November 9.
DC public schools announce plan to bring some students back
D.C. Public Schools Chancellor Lewis D. Ferebee announced a phased reopening plan offering limited in-person instruction to some students by the start of the second term on November 9.
D.C. Public Schools Chancellor Lewis D. Ferebee announced a phased reopening plan offering limited in-person instruction to some students by the start of the second term on November 9.
1 in 4 young Asian Americans experienced anti-Asian hate amid COVID-19
A study conducted by the Stop Asian-American Pacific Islander Hate Youth Campaign found that 1 in 4 young Asian Americans have personally experienced anti-Asian hate during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A study conducted by the Stop Asian-American Pacific Islander Hate Youth Campaign found that 1 in 4 young Asian Americans have personally experienced anti-Asian hate during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Parents in Prince William County to hold rally for in-person instruction on Monday
In Northern Virginia, a group of parents in Prince William County are planning to demonstrate at several schools on Monday morning.
In Northern Virginia, a group of parents in Prince William County are planning to demonstrate at several schools on Monday morning.
Fairfax County Public Schools extends deadline for teachers to decide on returning to the classroom
In northern Virginia, Fairfax County Public Schools is extending its deadline for teachers to decide on returning to the classroom or retire, resign or take leave.
In northern Virginia, Fairfax County Public Schools is extending its deadline for teachers to decide on returning to the classroom or retire, resign or take leave.
CDC: COVID-19 cases among young adults increased in US by 55% in 1 month
A study conducted from data collected by the CDC found that COVID-19 cases among people aged 18-22 increased 55% in just one month.
A study conducted from data collected by the CDC found that COVID-19 cases among people aged 18-22 increased 55% in just one month.
CDC reports COVID-19 clusters at UNC campus during first weeks of reopening
Colleges across the country are struggling to salvage the fall semester as campus coronavirus cases skyrocket.
Colleges across the country are struggling to salvage the fall semester as campus coronavirus cases skyrocket.
Northern Virginia recreation centers being transformed into classrooms
In Northern Virginia, recreation centers are being transformed into classrooms – providing a place for students to engage in distance learning while their parents work.
In Northern Virginia, recreation centers are being transformed into classrooms – providing a place for students to engage in distance learning while their parents work.