DMV parents of students with disabilities worry about 'struggles' of distance learning
Hundreds of thousands of kids in the DMV will start the school year with all distance learning.
Hundreds of thousands of kids in the DMV will start the school year with all distance learning.
CDC releases updated guidelines calling the reopening of schools 'critically important'
The updated guidance urged school leaders to work with local officials on decisions about the fall, taking into account the virus's rate of transmission in the area.
The updated guidance urged school leaders to work with local officials on decisions about the fall, taking into account the virus's rate of transmission in the area.
Some Maryland schools already teaching in-person
While many school districts in the D.C. region have decided to forgo in-person learning and start the school year virtually, there are some schools that have already been teaching in-person this summer.
While many school districts in the D.C. region have decided to forgo in-person learning and start the school year virtually, there are some schools that have already been teaching in-person this summer.
Fairfax County School Board votes to rename Robert E Lee High School after late Congressman John R Lewis
The Fairfax County School Board voted Thursday to rename Springfield's Robert E. Lee High School after the late U.S. Congressman John R. Lewis.
The Fairfax County School Board voted Thursday to rename Springfield's Robert E. Lee High School after the late U.S. Congressman John R. Lewis.
MCPS addresses questions about attendance, grading & technology improvement in online meeting
What will the first semester look like when kids in Montgomery County Schools go back to online learning?
What will the first semester look like when kids in Montgomery County Schools go back to online learning?
Poll: Very few Americans back full school reopening amid COVID-19 pandemic
Only about 1 in 10 Americans think daycare centers, preschools or K-12 schools should open this fall without restrictions, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs.
Only about 1 in 10 Americans think daycare centers, preschools or K-12 schools should open this fall without restrictions, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs.
Virus concerns nudge some teachers toward classroom exits
Teachers unions have begun pushing back on what they see as unnecessarily aggressive timetables for reopening.
Teachers unions have begun pushing back on what they see as unnecessarily aggressive timetables for reopening.
Fairfax County schools prepare for virtual start
Fairfax Educators Association President Kimberly Adams talks about the district?s proposed all-virtual start to the school year.
Fairfax Educators Association President Kimberly Adams talks about the district?s proposed all-virtual start to the school year.
Sensors floated as an idea to protect school air systems from spreading COVID-19
As more of our local school districts announce they will begin the year online only, there are many questions about what is being done to eventually bring students back safely.
As more of our local school districts announce they will begin the year online only, there are many questions about what is being done to eventually bring students back safely.
Guidance for masks in schools varies widely across US states
Many states are calling for teachers to wear masks, including Alaska, Connecticut, California, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Utah and Washington. Some will require masks for students. Many other states are leaving the decision to local officials.
Many states are calling for teachers to wear masks, including Alaska, Connecticut, California, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Utah and Washington. Some will require masks for students. Many other states are leaving the decision to local officials.
Parents turning to tutors, co-op learning for their children amid pandemic
As school districts continue to roll out their reopening plans, more and more families are turning to alternatives including tutoring, homeschooling, and home-based co-op learning environments, where they’re allowed. Meanwhile, many parents remain on the fence about what to do.Facebook groups have formed with parents trying to do what’s best for their children in the fall. Most of the reopening plans for schools include all distance learning or a hybrid with in-person instruction. Tutors are currently seeing high demand and school hasn’t even started yet.
As school districts continue to roll out their reopening plans, more and more families are turning to alternatives including tutoring, homeschooling, and home-based co-op learning environments, where they’re allowed. Meanwhile, many parents remain on the fence about what to do.Facebook groups have formed with parents trying to do what’s best for their children in the fall. Most of the reopening plans for schools include all distance learning or a hybrid with in-person instruction. Tutors are currently seeing high demand and school hasn’t even started yet.
Union urges Fairfax County Public Schools to begin school year virtually
Teachers and other educational employees in Fairfax County say they are urging the school system to begin the school year virtually.
Teachers and other educational employees in Fairfax County say they are urging the school system to begin the school year virtually.
Fairfax County Public Schools teachers ask district to rethink reopening
Teachers working at the largest school district in the DC area are asking leaders to rethink their plan to reopen schools.
Teachers working at the largest school district in the DC area are asking leaders to rethink their plan to reopen schools.
Initial reopening plan for DC area private schools varies wildly from public schools
Some Maryland Catholic schools plan to hold in-person instruction for every student this upcoming school year.
Some Maryland Catholic schools plan to hold in-person instruction for every student this upcoming school year.
How does COVID-19 affect kids? Science has answers and gaps
The Trump administration says the science “is very clear,” but many doctors who specialize in pediatrics and infectious diseases say much of the evidence is inconclusive.
The Trump administration says the science “is very clear,” but many doctors who specialize in pediatrics and infectious diseases say much of the evidence is inconclusive.
‘The science should not stand in the way’: McEnany says science is on side of reopening schools
White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany said scientific evidence is on the side of resuming in-person instruction.
White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany said scientific evidence is on the side of resuming in-person instruction.
Remote learning may be more expensive for parents, survey says
Year after year, parents spend a fortune getting their kids ready to go back to school. But how might that change if there’s no in-person learning this fall? Or if there’s less of it?
Year after year, parents spend a fortune getting their kids ready to go back to school. But how might that change if there’s no in-person learning this fall? Or if there’s less of it?
Childcare concerns worry DMV parents, as kids go back to virtual learning in fall
If mom and dad have to go back to work during distance learning this fall who’s going to watch the kids? It’s a looming concern for a lot of parents in the DMV.
If mom and dad have to go back to work during distance learning this fall who’s going to watch the kids? It’s a looming concern for a lot of parents in the DMV.
DC officials delay school decision based on new COVID-19 data
D.C. students, educators and parents anxious to find out what to expect when school begins this year will have to wait.
D.C. students, educators and parents anxious to find out what to expect when school begins this year will have to wait.
In virus era, back-to-school plans stress working parents
For children, school is an opportunity to learn and make friends. For many parents, it’s more: a safe place for their children to stay while they are at work, or even a necessity for them to be able to work.
For children, school is an opportunity to learn and make friends. For many parents, it’s more: a safe place for their children to stay while they are at work, or even a necessity for them to be able to work.