16 Montgomery Co. schools going virtual due to COVID related reasons
Tuesday evening, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) confirmed 16 schools will move to virtual instruction for 10 calendar days, starting this Thursday, January 20th.
Tuesday evening, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) confirmed 16 schools will move to virtual instruction for 10 calendar days, starting this Thursday, January 20th.
DC Public Schools increasing pay for substitute teachers
Substitute teachers serving less than 30 days in a school year will now make $17 an hour, an increase from $15.20 an hour, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and DC Public Schools announced Tuesday.
Substitute teachers serving less than 30 days in a school year will now make $17 an hour, an increase from $15.20 an hour, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and DC Public Schools announced Tuesday.
Prince George's Co. Public Schools budget proposal would consolidate alternative schools
Some Prince George’s County students and staff say they were shocked to learn their schools are on the chopping block. FOX 5 has learned the PGCPS CEO’s budget proposal would consolidate the county’s alternative schools from five down to three.
Some Prince George’s County students and staff say they were shocked to learn their schools are on the chopping block. FOX 5 has learned the PGCPS CEO’s budget proposal would consolidate the county’s alternative schools from five down to three.
Montgomery Co. Public Schools teacher’s union votes no confidence; council holding emergency session
The Montgomery County Education Association, which represents thousands of Montgomery County Public School teachers, announced on Thursday that out of nearly 7,000 members voting in a day, around 94% voted “no confidence” in both the Montgomery County School Board and Interim Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight.
The Montgomery County Education Association, which represents thousands of Montgomery County Public School teachers, announced on Thursday that out of nearly 7,000 members voting in a day, around 94% voted “no confidence” in both the Montgomery County School Board and Interim Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight.
Poolesville HS students stage walkout to promote proper mask-wearing practices
Students at Poolesville High School want their peers, faculty and members of their community to wear their masks properly.
Students at Poolesville High School want their peers, faculty and members of their community to wear their masks properly.
Montgomery County community conversation falls flat for MCPS parents, students
Concerns over COVID continue to riddle Montgomery County Public Schools and its return to the classroom. The school district held a "conversation" with parents, students and staff on Wednesday night, but for parents – it was anything but a conversation.
Concerns over COVID continue to riddle Montgomery County Public Schools and its return to the classroom. The school district held a "conversation" with parents, students and staff on Wednesday night, but for parents – it was anything but a conversation.
Montgomery County schools not likely to receive National Guard assistance for bus driver shortage
Montgomery County Public Schools is likely not getting National Guard assistance to help with its continued bus driver shortage, FOX 5 learned on Wednesday. A state official confirmed for FOX 5, there is no actual pending request.
Montgomery County Public Schools is likely not getting National Guard assistance to help with its continued bus driver shortage, FOX 5 learned on Wednesday. A state official confirmed for FOX 5, there is no actual pending request.
New video released of suspects allegedly responsible for fatal shooting of pro boxer Danny Kelly Jr.
Investigators are releasing new surveillance video, hoping it will help police catch the suspect or suspects responsible for fatally shooting professional boxer Danny Kelly Jr. on Christmas Eve in Prince George's County.
Investigators are releasing new surveillance video, hoping it will help police catch the suspect or suspects responsible for fatally shooting professional boxer Danny Kelly Jr. on Christmas Eve in Prince George's County.
FOX 5 EXCLUSIVE: Montgomery County sheds light on public schools' 5% guidance controversy
In an exclusive interview with FOX 5, the Director of Montgomery County’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Dr. Raymond Crowel, provided more insight behind MCPS’ abrupt decision to change the COVID-19 policy last week, which focused on a 5% COVID-19 positive case metric for guidance.
In an exclusive interview with FOX 5, the Director of Montgomery County’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Dr. Raymond Crowel, provided more insight behind MCPS’ abrupt decision to change the COVID-19 policy last week, which focused on a 5% COVID-19 positive case metric for guidance.
DC substitute teachers hold 'Day of Absence' to rally for better pay, benefits
Substitute teachers in D.C. held a “Day of Absence" on Monday, rallying in front of the Wilson Building to demand better pay, benefits and more.
Substitute teachers in D.C. held a “Day of Absence" on Monday, rallying in front of the Wilson Building to demand better pay, benefits and more.
Montgomery County parents speak out on district's handling of COVID-19 at town hall
County Councilman Tom Hucker hosted a town hall for Montgomery County Public School parents Sunday afternoon, discussing the district's latest response to COVID-19.
County Councilman Tom Hucker hosted a town hall for Montgomery County Public School parents Sunday afternoon, discussing the district's latest response to COVID-19.
Montgomery Co. Public Schools changing COVID-19 protocols amid concerns from parents
Montgomery County Public Schools is nixing the threshold it was using to help determine whether schools should transition from in-person to virtual learning due to positive COVID-19 cases.
Montgomery County Public Schools is nixing the threshold it was using to help determine whether schools should transition from in-person to virtual learning due to positive COVID-19 cases.
Montgomery County parents, teachers frustrated by COVID spikes, staffing shortages
Posts on social media Thursday from Montgomery County Public School parents showed plenty of frustration about the return to school, including everything from staff shortages to misguided bus routes to a lack of communication with teachers themselves.
Posts on social media Thursday from Montgomery County Public School parents showed plenty of frustration about the return to school, including everything from staff shortages to misguided bus routes to a lack of communication with teachers themselves.
Prince George’s County shooting: Juvenile kills 2, injures 1 in domestic incident, police say
A juvenile in Prince George’s County shot and killed two family members and injured another during a domestic incident Thursday evening, according to police.
A juvenile in Prince George’s County shot and killed two family members and injured another during a domestic incident Thursday evening, according to police.
More than half of Montgomery County Public Schools showing COVID-19 'outbreak'
Around 60% of Montgomery County’s 209 public schools are now reporting a COVID-19 “outbreak,” according to a new color-categorized database the school leaders announced earlier this week.
Around 60% of Montgomery County’s 209 public schools are now reporting a COVID-19 “outbreak,” according to a new color-categorized database the school leaders announced earlier this week.
Uber driver stranded on I-95 buys teen passenger hotel room, offered new job
Uber driver DaVante Williams was stranded with a teenage passenger for hours on the snowy I-95 and is being praised for going “above and beyond” to get her home safe.
Uber driver DaVante Williams was stranded with a teenage passenger for hours on the snowy I-95 and is being praised for going “above and beyond” to get her home safe.
Montgomery County bus driver shortage causing major delays for students
MCPS announced that it would not be able to pick up students along 90 of its bus routes, leaving parents scrambling to find last-minute means of transportation.
MCPS announced that it would not be able to pick up students along 90 of its bus routes, leaving parents scrambling to find last-minute means of transportation.
Montgomery County Public Schools testing new system to curb COVID-19 threat
Montgomery County Public Schools is testing out a new system to curb the COVID-19 risk as they announced Tuesday that 11 schools will close for 14 days starting on Jan. 5 due to the virus.
Montgomery County Public Schools is testing out a new system to curb the COVID-19 risk as they announced Tuesday that 11 schools will close for 14 days starting on Jan. 5 due to the virus.
Montgomery County schools give update on reopening date
Montgomery County Public Schools told parents Thursday they’re committed to keeping kids in school and will have in-person learning starting Monday.
Montgomery County Public Schools told parents Thursday they’re committed to keeping kids in school and will have in-person learning starting Monday.
COVID-19 surge continues to stretch DMV fire departments, hospitals thin
The surge in COVID-19 cases continues to stretch resources at area hospitals and fire departments across the DMV.
The surge in COVID-19 cases continues to stretch resources at area hospitals and fire departments across the DMV.