Group photo of Georgia 3rd grade class without masks sparks controversy
A group picture of a 3rd grade class at Liberty Elementary School in the Cherokee County School District is getting criticism from some parents.
A group picture of a 3rd grade class at Liberty Elementary School in the Cherokee County School District is getting criticism from some parents.
Jay-Z’s Roc Nation, Long Island University to launch new school for music, sports and entertainment
Roc Nation, an entertainment company founded and helmed by Jay-Z, is partnering with Long Island University in Brooklyn to launch the Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment.
Roc Nation, an entertainment company founded and helmed by Jay-Z, is partnering with Long Island University in Brooklyn to launch the Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment.
Parents of private school students in Montgomery County sue county health officer
A half dozen parents of private school students in Montgomery County filed a federal lawsuit against the county’s health officer.
A half dozen parents of private school students in Montgomery County filed a federal lawsuit against the county’s health officer.
Parents struggle as schools reopen amid coronavirus surge
Parents in some states are getting their first look at a new school year as the coronavirus continues to cause upheaval in school systems around the country.
Parents in some states are getting their first look at a new school year as the coronavirus continues to cause upheaval in school systems around the country.
Montgomery County private schools won't reopen before October, official says
Private schools in Montgomery County will stay closed for in-person instruction through Oct. 1, the county's top health official says.
Private schools in Montgomery County will stay closed for in-person instruction through Oct. 1, the county's top health official says.
Questions arise over plans for private tutoring by teachers in Fairfax County
In Fairfax County, FOX 5 has discovered teachers are advertising paid tutoring services as school districts across our area prepare to start school via distance learning.
In Fairfax County, FOX 5 has discovered teachers are advertising paid tutoring services as school districts across our area prepare to start school via distance learning.
New travel order to require students moving to DC from COVID-19 hotspots to self-quarantine for 2 weeks
Mayor Muriel Bowser's new travel order is impacting the way Universities reopen this fall. While some colleges are going 100% virtual learning, others are bringing students to campus.
Mayor Muriel Bowser's new travel order is impacting the way Universities reopen this fall. While some colleges are going 100% virtual learning, others are bringing students to campus.
Distance learning help for working parents
Bar-T is helping working Maryland parents care for their kids.
Bar-T is helping working Maryland parents care for their kids.
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.