Local teachers rap, sing in educational videos to connect with students during COVID-19 pandemic

Local teachers rap, sing in educational videos to connect with students during COVID-19 pandemic

As parents and educators scramble to provide online learning resources and homework guidelines to kids who are home during the COVID-19 crisis, some teachers in the D.C. region are taking a different approach. 

As parents and educators scramble to provide online learning resources and homework guidelines to kids who are home during the COVID-19 crisis, some teachers in the D.C. region are taking a different approach. 

Virginia governor urges Falwell to rethink welcoming students back to Liberty University

Virginia governor urges Falwell to rethink welcoming students back to Liberty University

In light of the coronavirus pandemic, Virginia's governor asked Liberty University President Jerry Falwell Jr. on Wednesday to reconsider his decision to welcome students back to the Lynchburg campus this week after their spring break.

In light of the coronavirus pandemic, Virginia's governor asked Liberty University President Jerry Falwell Jr. on Wednesday to reconsider his decision to welcome students back to the Lynchburg campus this week after their spring break.

Virginia Gov. Northam’s decision to cancel school year came as surprise to school leaders, says Fairfax County superintendent

Virginia Gov. Northam’s decision to cancel school year came as surprise to school leaders, says Fairfax County superintendent

Fairfax County School superintendent, Scott Brabrand, said Gov. Ralph Northam's decision to keep Virginia public schools closed for the rest of the year came as a surprise to him and other school leaders.

Fairfax County School superintendent, Scott Brabrand, said Gov. Ralph Northam's decision to keep Virginia public schools closed for the rest of the year came as a surprise to him and other school leaders.

Virginia closes non-essential businesses; schools for rest of academic year due to coronavirus

Virginia closes non-essential businesses; schools for rest of academic year due to coronavirus

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam ordered that all non-essential business close and that schools in the state remain closed for the rest of the year as a way of combating the spread of the coronavirus.

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam ordered that all non-essential business close and that schools in the state remain closed for the rest of the year as a way of combating the spread of the coronavirus.

Trump allows states to cancel school testing amid pandemic

Trump allows states to cancel school testing amid pandemic

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, President Donald Trump announced that states can cancel school testing that was previously required by the federal government.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, President Donald Trump announced that states can cancel school testing that was previously required by the federal government.

Experienced educator shares tips for keeping children learning at home

Experienced educator shares tips for keeping children learning at home

As parents find themselves suddenly homeschooling their children during school shutdowns related to coronavirus, a longtime educator is sharing tricks of the trade for warding off brain drain during the weeks that schools create online instruction.

As parents find themselves suddenly homeschooling their children during school shutdowns related to coronavirus, a longtime educator is sharing tricks of the trade for warding off brain drain during the weeks that schools create online instruction.

Local school districts uncertain if closures will be extended

Local school districts uncertain if closures will be extended

Schools across the country are currently closed and the fate of the remainder of the school year is in limbo due to the coronavirus.

Schools across the country are currently closed and the fate of the remainder of the school year is in limbo due to the coronavirus.

Free arts, zoos, museum offerings for your learn-from-home time off

Free arts, zoos, museum offerings for your learn-from-home time off

We are on day three for some families whose kitchen tables are now home-school work stations. Boy, teachers make it look easy don’t they? Well, here are ideas for filling out the day that includes museum and zoo tours and much more.

We are on day three for some families whose kitchen tables are now home-school work stations. Boy, teachers make it look easy don’t they? Well, here are ideas for filling out the day that includes museum and zoo tours and much more.

Fairfax County elementary school staffer tests ‘presumptive positive’ for coronavirus

Fairfax County elementary school staffer tests ‘presumptive positive’ for coronavirus

Fairfax County Public Schools officials announced on Saturday that a staff member at an elementary school in the district has tested “presumptive positive” for novel coronavirus.

Fairfax County Public Schools officials announced on Saturday that a staff member at an elementary school in the district has tested “presumptive positive” for novel coronavirus.

Home school teacher offers parents tips amid closings due to coronavirus

Home school teacher offers parents tips amid closings due to coronavirus

Schools across the country will be closing beginning Monday as fears of the spread of the coronavirus continue. This will create a unique situation where students will be expected to begin distance learning or online courses during that time despite not actually being at school.

Schools across the country will be closing beginning Monday as fears of the spread of the coronavirus continue. This will create a unique situation where students will be expected to begin distance learning or online courses during that time despite not actually being at school.