In-person learning in St. Mary's County on hold after COVID-19 outbreak
A COVID-19 outbreak has one school district rethinking plans for in-person learning.
A COVID-19 outbreak has one school district rethinking plans for in-person learning.
English assignment listed Kyle Rittenhouse as modern-day hero
The school district apologized and is investigating the assignment that also listed Joseph Rosenbaum, one of the protesters Kyle Rittenhouse is accused of killing.
The school district apologized and is investigating the assignment that also listed Joseph Rosenbaum, one of the protesters Kyle Rittenhouse is accused of killing.
Half a million sign petition to cancel student loan debt
About 600,000 people have signed the petition urging President Trump to cancel student loan debt.
About 600,000 people have signed the petition urging President Trump to cancel student loan debt.
Students take standardized tests during distance learning but some school districts run into tech issues
With so many D.C. region schools shifting to online learning, the pandemic has required leaders to rethink how kids will be getting the most out of their education while they are at home.
With so many D.C. region schools shifting to online learning, the pandemic has required leaders to rethink how kids will be getting the most out of their education while they are at home.
Montgomery County parents, kids say they’re spending more time on troubleshooting than virtual learning
Three weeks after the virtual start to schools, some parents in Montgomery County said Tuesday, there is more tech troubleshooting occurring than actual learning.
Three weeks after the virtual start to schools, some parents in Montgomery County said Tuesday, there is more tech troubleshooting occurring than actual learning.
Fairfax County Public Schools pledges to fix diversity issue at elite high school after backlash
An elite Northern Virginia high school’s admission process is at the center of controversy.
An elite Northern Virginia high school’s admission process is at the center of controversy.
City of Fairfax School Board votes to rename Lanier Middle School
The City of Fairfax School Board voted to change the name of Lanier Middle School on Monday.
The City of Fairfax School Board voted to change the name of Lanier Middle School on Monday.
Hackers attack Prince George's County virtual back-to-school night with racial slurs
Hackers briefly took over a Prince George’s County virtual back-to-school night, using profanity and repeating a racial slur.
Hackers briefly took over a Prince George’s County virtual back-to-school night, using profanity and repeating a racial slur.
Loudoun County parents outraged after some virtual classes interrupted by pornographic images, racial slurs
Loudoun County parents are outraged after the school district said some virtual classes were interrupted by pornographic images and inappropriate language, including racial slurs.
Loudoun County parents are outraged after the school district said some virtual classes were interrupted by pornographic images and inappropriate language, including racial slurs.
DC region teachers continue to grapple with remote learning challenges
Families across the D.C. area who are being forced to juggle a full-time job, in addition to their child’s virtual classes are taking several opportunities to sound off about their frustrations. Some are expressing them online – or directing them toward school officials.
Families across the D.C. area who are being forced to juggle a full-time job, in addition to their child’s virtual classes are taking several opportunities to sound off about their frustrations. Some are expressing them online – or directing them toward school officials.
Cyber threat group hacks Fairfax County Public Schools
Fairfax County Public Schools confirmed Friday they were the victim of a ransomware attack.
Fairfax County Public Schools confirmed Friday they were the victim of a ransomware attack.
This simple computer trick could make distance learning easier for students and parents
If your child is using a Google Chromebook for distance learning amid the coronavirus pandemic, there's a simple keyboard shortcut that may make the experience a little bit easier.
If your child is using a Google Chromebook for distance learning amid the coronavirus pandemic, there's a simple keyboard shortcut that may make the experience a little bit easier.
Snow day no more: MCPS says virtual learning may replace inclement weather closures
Students who typically wear their pajamas inside out in hopes of the coveted snow day may be disappointed after the threat of the pandemic ends.
Students who typically wear their pajamas inside out in hopes of the coveted snow day may be disappointed after the threat of the pandemic ends.
Dad recreates sweet 'Toy Story' scene to send son, 4, back to school
A father in England recreated a famous scene from “Toy Story” to send his young son back to school, in a sweet photoshoot that has gone viral on social media.
A father in England recreated a famous scene from “Toy Story” to send his young son back to school, in a sweet photoshoot that has gone viral on social media.
Teacher deaths amid COVID-19 pandemic raise alarms as new school year begins
Teachers in at least three states have died after bouts with the coronavirus since the dawn of the new school year.
Teachers in at least three states have died after bouts with the coronavirus since the dawn of the new school year.
University of Maryland quiet on in-person instruction start date
New positive cases of COVID-19 at the University of Maryland are threatening the possibility of in-person instruction this fall.
New positive cases of COVID-19 at the University of Maryland are threatening the possibility of in-person instruction this fall.
While most schools go virtual, Loudoun County private school opens with in-person instruction
Day one is in the books for a Northern Virginia private school where students returned to campus today for 100% in person instruction.
Day one is in the books for a Northern Virginia private school where students returned to campus today for 100% in person instruction.
Arlington public schools report system issues with online learning on first day
The first day of school is in the books across Northern Virginia and day one of virtual learning for most schools is complete. By most accounts, it was a smooth first day online for most students – but not all.
The first day of school is in the books across Northern Virginia and day one of virtual learning for most schools is complete. By most accounts, it was a smooth first day online for most students – but not all.
DMV parents wonder why child care can operate within school buildings but not regular teaching and learning
With so many kids in the DMV back to virtual learning only, some parents are still wondering, how can schools be safe for children enrolled in all-day child care if they are too risky for regular teaching and learning?
With so many kids in the DMV back to virtual learning only, some parents are still wondering, how can schools be safe for children enrolled in all-day child care if they are too risky for regular teaching and learning?
Parents in Charles County say school hotline is riddled with issues
Parents in Charles County are saying their students and some teachers have not been able to log on to their classrooms for days.
Parents in Charles County are saying their students and some teachers have not been able to log on to their classrooms for days.