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.
James Madison University shifts to mostly online after 'rapid increase' of COVID-19 cases
James Madison University will transition at least temporarily to primarily online instruction after experiencing a “rapid increase” in cases of COVID-19 among students.
James Madison University will transition at least temporarily to primarily online instruction after experiencing a “rapid increase” in cases of COVID-19 among students.
Maryland Board of Education standards on remote learning
Even with several schools already back in session, Maryland State Department of Education board members voted on a new set of guidelines for local school systems on Tuesday, giving them until the end of 2020 to meet certain, online learning requirements.
Even with several schools already back in session, Maryland State Department of Education board members voted on a new set of guidelines for local school systems on Tuesday, giving them until the end of 2020 to meet certain, online learning requirements.
Back to school parent panel
The Back to School Mommy Confidential Parents Panel joins FOX 5 to talk about the challenges they're facing in the new school year - and how they're overcoming them.
The Back to School Mommy Confidential Parents Panel joins FOX 5 to talk about the challenges they're facing in the new school year - and how they're overcoming them.
Maryland parents face frustrations as students return to virtual classes
Tens of thousands of kids in the D.C. region went back to school Monday – but from the inside of their own homes.
Tens of thousands of kids in the D.C. region went back to school Monday – but from the inside of their own homes.
Md parents surprised by Hogan’s announcement to safely reopen schools, 3 days before virtual start
Even after Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan’s announcement to allow schools to safely reopen, local school systems say they have no plans to make any changes to their virtual starts to the academic year, at least not immediate.
Even after Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan’s announcement to allow schools to safely reopen, local school systems say they have no plans to make any changes to their virtual starts to the academic year, at least not immediate.
Maryland Gov Larry Hogan authorizes all counties to reopen schools
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced on Thursday that all schools in the state had authorization to reopen.
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced on Thursday that all schools in the state had authorization to reopen.
Dozens of Montgomery County parents feel schools not ready for virtual learning
Dozens of frustrated parents don’t seem to think that schools in Montgomery County are ready to take on the first day of virtual learning on August 31. Many of them have been venting and sounding off on social media about not being able to navigate through some of the parent portals they need, in order to set up their kids for online learning. The frustration is mostly surrounding the portal called the Synergy ParentVue which is also linked to ‘MyMCPS.’
Dozens of frustrated parents don’t seem to think that schools in Montgomery County are ready to take on the first day of virtual learning on August 31. Many of them have been venting and sounding off on social media about not being able to navigate through some of the parent portals they need, in order to set up their kids for online learning. The frustration is mostly surrounding the portal called the Synergy ParentVue which is also linked to ‘MyMCPS.’
DMV schools prepare for virtual learning, some college students experience login issues
Virtual learning is all the talk these days as many schools in the D.C. region get ready to start the new school year, online.
Virtual learning is all the talk these days as many schools in the D.C. region get ready to start the new school year, online.
Gaithersburg mom organizes effort to build free desks for kids in need
For a lot of kids, the idea of distance learning may be a drag.
For a lot of kids, the idea of distance learning may be a drag.
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.