George Mason University students return to campus with new guidelines amid pandemic
Already, we’ve seen universities and colleges open up, only to close due to a COVID-19 outbreak.
Already, we’ve seen universities and colleges open up, only to close due to a COVID-19 outbreak.
DMV families continue to receive technology for virtual school year but wonder about backup plans
A new school year like no other starts Monday for tens of thousands of students in the D.C. region, which has many families asking: is the technology going to work and will it stay that way for online learning?
A new school year like no other starts Monday for tens of thousands of students in the D.C. region, which has many families asking: is the technology going to work and will it stay that way for online learning?
Tennessee mom says parents asked to sign 'ridiculous' waiver they will not eavesdrop on kids' online lessons
A Tennessee school district is under fire for asking parents to sign a form agreeing not to eavesdrop on kids' virtual classes over concerns they could overhear confidential information.
A Tennessee school district is under fire for asking parents to sign a form agreeing not to eavesdrop on kids' virtual classes over concerns they could overhear confidential information.
Confusion reigns as schools reopen amid COVID-19 pandemic
For countless families across the country, the school year is opening in disarray and confusion, with coronavirus outbreaks triggering sudden closings, mass quarantines and deep anxiety among parents.
For countless families across the country, the school year is opening in disarray and confusion, with coronavirus outbreaks triggering sudden closings, mass quarantines and deep anxiety among parents.
VCU confirms more than 2 dozen COVID-19 cases among students after reopening
Virginia Commonwealth University says it has confirmed 25 student cases and 11 employee cases of COVID-19.
Virginia Commonwealth University says it has confirmed 25 student cases and 11 employee cases of COVID-19.
UConn students party during coronavirus pandemic, get kicked out of dorms
Several University of Connecticut students were kicked out of their dorm rooms this week after videos on social media showed them at a crowded party with no masks and even less social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Several University of Connecticut students were kicked out of their dorm rooms this week after videos on social media showed them at a crowded party with no masks and even less social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Fairfax County law firm allows staff to choose own work schedule due to virtual school
As working parents try to figure out how they will help their children with virtual learning this fall, one local law firm is trying to set an example.
As working parents try to figure out how they will help their children with virtual learning this fall, one local law firm is trying to set an example.
PGCPS educators call for better internet for students and staff
In Prince George’s County, as teachers begin the school year Thursday and students prepare to start in less than two weeks, internet access remains a struggle for some students and staff.
In Prince George’s County, as teachers begin the school year Thursday and students prepare to start in less than two weeks, internet access remains a struggle for some students and staff.
Two staffers at Bullis School test positive for COVID-19
In a letter to parents from the Head of Schools, Christian Sullivan says the two staffers who tested positive were non-academic staff members.
In a letter to parents from the Head of Schools, Christian Sullivan says the two staffers who tested positive were non-academic staff members.
Here's what DC, Maryland and Virginia school districts have planned for the fall
Here's a look at what schools in D.C., Maryland and Virginia have planned for the upcoming year.
Here's a look at what schools in D.C., Maryland and Virginia have planned for the upcoming year.
In-person reopening plans on the minds of DMV parents as fall virtual learning begins in few weeks
Virtual learning is all the talk these days but many parents in the DMV still want to know if their kids will physically go back to school after the fall.
Virtual learning is all the talk these days but many parents in the DMV still want to know if their kids will physically go back to school after the fall.
UNC-Chapel Hill to move to remote learning for undergrad courses after jump in COVID-19 cases
“Courses in our graduate, professional and health affairs schools will continue to be taught as they are, or as directed by the schools,” the university said in an announcement.
“Courses in our graduate, professional and health affairs schools will continue to be taught as they are, or as directed by the schools,” the university said in an announcement.
Montgomery County health officials stall on approving private school reopening plans, blame state of Maryland
Lack of direction and no guidance are just some of the claims Montgomery County health officials made against the state of Maryland on Thursday.
Lack of direction and no guidance are just some of the claims Montgomery County health officials made against the state of Maryland on Thursday.
Prince William County Public Schools superintendent Dr. Steve Walts announces retirement
Prince William County Public Schools superintendent announced Thursday that he plans to retire at the end of the 2020-2021 school year.
Prince William County Public Schools superintendent announced Thursday that he plans to retire at the end of the 2020-2021 school year.
Feds say Yale discriminates against Asian, White applicants
A Justice Department investigation finds that Yale University is illegally discriminating against Asian American and white applicants, in violation of federal civil rights law.
A Justice Department investigation finds that Yale University is illegally discriminating against Asian American and white applicants, in violation of federal civil rights law.
Hundreds of students across US in quarantine after COVID-19 outbreaks at reopened schools
Coronavirus outbreaks are hindering many school districts’ reopening plans.
Coronavirus outbreaks are hindering many school districts’ reopening plans.
Rising high school seniors nervous about admission as college entrance exams continue to be canceled
After months of preparing and spending thousands of dollars on tutoring, many high school juniors and seniors across the DMV are wondering if they’ll even get to take their college admission test and make it into their dream school.
After months of preparing and spending thousands of dollars on tutoring, many high school juniors and seniors across the DMV are wondering if they’ll even get to take their college admission test and make it into their dream school.
No internet service creates panic for parents in rural Stafford County before start of virtual school year
No internet, no virtual learning. That’s a major concern for some families living in a rural part of Stafford County in Northern Virginia.
No internet, no virtual learning. That’s a major concern for some families living in a rural part of Stafford County in Northern Virginia.
Liberty University names acting leader with Jerry Falwell Jr. on leave
The board of private evangelical Liberty University in Virginia said Monday that it had chosen an interim leader, days after Jerry Falwell Jr. began a leave of absence after one of his posts on social media created an uproar.
The board of private evangelical Liberty University in Virginia said Monday that it had chosen an interim leader, days after Jerry Falwell Jr. began a leave of absence after one of his posts on social media created an uproar.
Amid ventilation worries, schools mull outdoor classes during coronavirus pandemic
Concerns about school infrastructure are adding momentum to plans in some districts, even in colder climates, to take classes outdoors for the sake of student and teacher health.
Concerns about school infrastructure are adding momentum to plans in some districts, even in colder climates, to take classes outdoors for the sake of student and teacher health.