High schools, universities making decisions on how to handle graduation amid COVID-19 outbreak
High schools and colleges are starting to make decisions about how to handle graduation.
High schools and colleges are starting to make decisions about how to handle graduation.
Arlington County school district announces it won’t teach any new material
Tuesday was the first day back to public school after spring break in Arlington, Virginia.
Tuesday was the first day back to public school after spring break in Arlington, Virginia.
Homework takes on new meaning as school districts in Virginia, Maryland try distance learning for first time
Homework has taken on a new meaning as most schools kids in the D.C. region have been out of the classroom and at home now for a month as school districts have shut down to reduce the spread of the coronavirus.
Homework has taken on a new meaning as most schools kids in the D.C. region have been out of the classroom and at home now for a month as school districts have shut down to reduce the spread of the coronavirus.
LIST: These states have closed all schools due to coronavirus
Several states have closed all schools in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Several states have closed all schools in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19.
College in Japan holds virtual graduation with avatar robots amid pandemic
Students' faces would appear on a tablet as they received their diploma from the school's president in real time.
Students' faces would appear on a tablet as they received their diploma from the school's president in real time.
Should kids advance to the next grade following return to school?
Online distance learning is in full swing for students across the country and across the Washington, D.C. area and so is a debate about whether or not students should move up to the next grade level following the coronavirus pandemic— especially elementary school students.
Online distance learning is in full swing for students across the country and across the Washington, D.C. area and so is a debate about whether or not students should move up to the next grade level following the coronavirus pandemic— especially elementary school students.
Former ‘Reading Rainbow’ host LeVar Burton is reading to COVID-19 quarantined people live on Twitter
Former “Reading Rainbow” host and Star Trek actor LeVar Burton knows the perfect way to pass the time cooped up in your house during self isolation.
Former “Reading Rainbow” host and Star Trek actor LeVar Burton knows the perfect way to pass the time cooped up in your house during self isolation.
College education experts don’t expect distance learning to become a trend
Colleges across the board have officially begun their distance learning. The spread of COVID-19 has forced colleges and universities to reimburse parents and students for forcing students away from their dorms and meal halls. But Jordan Kanarek from CollegeWise says don’t expect this to be a trend.
Colleges across the board have officially begun their distance learning. The spread of COVID-19 has forced colleges and universities to reimburse parents and students for forcing students away from their dorms and meal halls. But Jordan Kanarek from CollegeWise says don’t expect this to be a trend.
SeaWorld provides online learning resources for students, teachers, and parents during COVID-19 outbreak
"SeaWorld’s distance learning resources can help everyone continue to explore, discover and stay connected in a fun and inspiring environment," the park stated.
"SeaWorld’s distance learning resources can help everyone continue to explore, discover and stay connected in a fun and inspiring environment," the park stated.
FOX 5 partners with Washington Teachers' Union to air lessons on TV for students without laptops
FOX 5 is partnering with the Washington Teachers' Union to air lessons on television for students who do not have access to laptops or Wi-Fi during school closures.
FOX 5 is partnering with the Washington Teachers' Union to air lessons on television for students who do not have access to laptops or Wi-Fi during school closures.
'Reading Rainbow' star LeVar Burton wants to livestream reading books amid coronavirus pandemic
LeVar Burton, star of "Reading Rainbow" and of "Star Trek" fame, wants to livestream his popular reading times to help ease the coronavirus blues.
LeVar Burton, star of "Reading Rainbow" and of "Star Trek" fame, wants to livestream his popular reading times to help ease the coronavirus blues.
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.
Woodbridge couple creates fun home education program for kids after coronavirus closes schools
A couple from Woodbridge is taking homeschooling to the next level for their five children following closures amid the coronavirus outbreak.
A couple from Woodbridge is taking homeschooling to the next level for their five children following closures amid the coronavirus outbreak.
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
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.
Jerry Falwell Jr. welcomes 1,100 students back to Liberty University campus amid COVID-19 pandemic
“We think Liberty’s practices will become the model for all colleges to follow in the fall, if Coronavirus is still an issue," Falwell said in a statement.
“We think Liberty’s practices will become the model for all colleges to follow in the fall, if Coronavirus is still an issue," Falwell said in a statement.
AP tests will be given online amid coronavirus challenges, school closures
The AP College Board said that students taking the online exams can choose between two different testing dates.
The AP College Board said that students taking the online exams can choose between two different testing dates.
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.
Disney, Kennedy Space Center offering free online activities for kids during school closures
Entertainment options are slim, but luckily for parents, some area attractions are coming to the rescue.
Entertainment options are slim, but luckily for parents, some area attractions are coming to the rescue.
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.