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.
12-year-old suspended after teacher spots toy gun during online class
A 12-year-old boy in Colorado reportedly got a five-day suspension for flashing a toy gun across his computer screen during an online art class, according to a report.
A 12-year-old boy in Colorado reportedly got a five-day suspension for flashing a toy gun across his computer screen during an online art class, according to a report.
Northern Virginia schools start Tuesday with new challenges amid pandemic
Tuesday marks the first day of school for students all over Northern Virginia, and it’s safe to say this school year is going to feel a little different.
Tuesday marks the first day of school for students all over Northern Virginia, and it’s safe to say this school year is going to feel a little different.
UMD sees COVID-19 spike first full week of semester, suspends students
The University of Maryland College, Park has suspended 19 students who are alleged to have violated COVID-19-related guidelines as the university reported 85 new cases during the first week of the semester.
The University of Maryland College, Park has suspended 19 students who are alleged to have violated COVID-19-related guidelines as the university reported 85 new cases during the first week of the semester.
Parents of children with special needs say they want more options from schools amid pandemic
As the first day of school will look different tomorrow with virtual learning, some families with students who have special needs say distance learning doesn’t work for them or their child.
As the first day of school will look different tomorrow with virtual learning, some families with students who have special needs say distance learning doesn’t work for them or their child.
Trump threatens to defund schools that teach '1619 Project'
President Trump said Sunday that the Department of Education is examining the use of the New York Times Magazine's 1619 Project in schools, and warned that institutions that teach this alternative narrative of American history could lose federal funding.
President Trump said Sunday that the Department of Education is examining the use of the New York Times Magazine's 1619 Project in schools, and warned that institutions that teach this alternative narrative of American history could lose federal funding.
GWU professors call for Jessica Krug's resignation: 'History concerns truth telling about the past'
Jessica Krug's colleagues in George Washington University's history department are now calling for her job, saying "history concerns truth telling about the past."
Jessica Krug's colleagues in George Washington University's history department are now calling for her job, saying "history concerns truth telling about the past."
Temple University's active COVID-19 cases rise to 318
In-person classes were short-lived at Temple University. The school announced Thursday that it's going virtual due to rising COVID-19 cases.
In-person classes were short-lived at Temple University. The school announced Thursday that it's going virtual due to rising COVID-19 cases.
Georgia elementary students assigned to imagine themselves as slaves
Oglethorpe County elementary school students were asked to write journal entries as if they were runaway slaves.
Oglethorpe County elementary school students were asked to write journal entries as if they were runaway slaves.
Colleges cracking down on student behavior
Frederick Lawrence joins FOX 5 to discuss colleges' responses to student behavior in the era of the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Frederick Lawrence joins FOX 5 to discuss colleges' responses to student behavior in the era of the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Colleges crack down on student behavior
Frederick Lawrence joins FOX 5 to discuss colleges' responses to student behavior in the era of the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Frederick Lawrence joins FOX 5 to discuss colleges' responses to student behavior in the era of the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Schools closing due to COVID-19 even before students return
Local public schools are closed to students, but there are still employees working hard in those buildings every day, and some are testing positive for COVID-19.
Local public schools are closed to students, but there are still employees working hard in those buildings every day, and some are testing positive for COVID-19.