Remote learning increases failing grades by 83 percent in Fairfax County, study finds
Many students across the country and the DMV have participated in remote learning for all or most of their coursework, some since the pandemic began in March. Now, a new study focused on Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia is suggesting online schooling may not be working.
Many students across the country and the DMV have participated in remote learning for all or most of their coursework, some since the pandemic began in March. Now, a new study focused on Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia is suggesting online schooling may not be working.
1 killed in Virginia Peninsula plane crash, state police say
One person is dead after a deadly crash on the Virginia Peninsula Tuesday morning, according to state police.
One person is dead after a deadly crash on the Virginia Peninsula Tuesday morning, according to state police.
Culpeper police to get rough on crime with first pitbull K-9
The Culpeper police department have a new pup to help them take a bite out of crime.
The Culpeper police department have a new pup to help them take a bite out of crime.
Alexandria school board votes to change names of TC Williams, Matthew Maury schools
Two more local institutions in Virginia are having their names changed in the wake of a summer that forced America to reflect on a history of racial injustice.
Two more local institutions in Virginia are having their names changed in the wake of a summer that forced America to reflect on a history of racial injustice.
Contact tracing IDs potential sources of COVID-19 exposure in Arlington County, officials say
Health officials in Arlington County have identified commonly reported potential sources for COVID-19 exposure, according to new contact tracing data recently released.
Health officials in Arlington County have identified commonly reported potential sources for COVID-19 exposure, according to new contact tracing data recently released.
2 Alexandria school names changed
Two Alexandria schools will get new names in 2021 after their current names - which are linked to racist history - were removed.
Two Alexandria schools will get new names in 2021 after their current names - which are linked to racist history - were removed.
COVID-19 concerns prompt Virginia woman to cancel Thanksgiving plans after Trump supporter blew on her
The pandemic had already prompted Kathy Beynette to plan a very modest Thanksgiving – but now, she’s been forced to cancel even those plans due to COVID-19 concerns after a Trump supporter blew on her at a demonstration outside of a Virginia golf course.
The pandemic had already prompted Kathy Beynette to plan a very modest Thanksgiving – but now, she’s been forced to cancel even those plans due to COVID-19 concerns after a Trump supporter blew on her at a demonstration outside of a Virginia golf course.
Demand up for COVID-19 tests in Prince William County
FOX 5’s Tisha Lewis reports that over the last 10 days, testing for the coronavirus has exponentially increased in Prince William County at a dozen testing sites across the county.
FOX 5’s Tisha Lewis reports that over the last 10 days, testing for the coronavirus has exponentially increased in Prince William County at a dozen testing sites across the county.
Fairfax hospice caregiver charged with sexually assaulting patient
A Fairfax-based hospice caregiver is charged with sexually assaulting one of his patients at home, police say.
A Fairfax-based hospice caregiver is charged with sexually assaulting one of his patients at home, police say.
Debate over in-person learning in Loudoun County
Loudoun County teachers want answers before they return to the classroom during the coronavirus pandemic. FOX 5's Sierra Fox reports.
Loudoun County teachers want answers before they return to the classroom during the coronavirus pandemic. FOX 5's Sierra Fox reports.
Debate over in-person learning in Loudoun County
Loudoun County teachers want answers before they return to the classroom during the coronavirus pandemic. FOX 5's Sierra Fox reports.
Loudoun County teachers want answers before they return to the classroom during the coronavirus pandemic. FOX 5's Sierra Fox reports.
Loudoun County teachers rally against returning to the classroom
The debate rages over returning to school. A few teachers in Loudoun County held a rally to amplify their concerns because they do not believe it is not safe. Loudoun Education Association President, Sandy Sullivan, said teachers are feeling ignored.
The debate rages over returning to school. A few teachers in Loudoun County held a rally to amplify their concerns because they do not believe it is not safe. Loudoun Education Association President, Sandy Sullivan, said teachers are feeling ignored.
Loudoun County teachers rally against return to classroom
Teachers in Loudoun County protested returning to in-person instruction on Saturday.
Teachers in Loudoun County protested returning to in-person instruction on Saturday.
Coronavirus pandemic creating particular challenges for children with special needs
The coronavirus pandemic and remote learning has been hard on all families, but especially those with special needs.
The coronavirus pandemic and remote learning has been hard on all families, but especially those with special needs.
Man in critical condition after Falls Church shooting
A man faces "life-threatening" injuries after a shooting Saturday morning in Fairfax County.
A man faces "life-threatening" injuries after a shooting Saturday morning in Fairfax County.
Ballston area suspect charged in abduction, sexual battery case
Arlington police have made an arrest in the case of a man who tried to shove a cleaning woman into a closet while making sexual advances toward her.
Arlington police have made an arrest in the case of a man who tried to shove a cleaning woman into a closet while making sexual advances toward her.
DMV churches, community groups spread love through food donations this Thanksgiving
With Thanksgiving less than a week away, a handful of DMV churches and other community groups are making efforts to provide for their community and ensure that as many people as possible have a meal on Turkey Day.
With Thanksgiving less than a week away, a handful of DMV churches and other community groups are making efforts to provide for their community and ensure that as many people as possible have a meal on Turkey Day.
Virginia pandemic restrictions apply to Nation's Gun Show: judge
A judge on Thursday rejected a legal challenge from one of the nation's largest gun shows to newly imposed pandemic restrictions in Virginia that will force cancellation of an upcoming exposition.
A judge on Thursday rejected a legal challenge from one of the nation's largest gun shows to newly imposed pandemic restrictions in Virginia that will force cancellation of an upcoming exposition.
Socially distanced Santa at Tysons Corner Center this holiday season
The COVID-19 era has accelerated Americans’ gradual move toward online shopping – but for some, the holidays aren’t the same without hitting the shops.
The COVID-19 era has accelerated Americans’ gradual move toward online shopping – but for some, the holidays aren’t the same without hitting the shops.
Arlington County police looking for suspects in 2 sexual assault cases
Arlington County police are looking for a suspect who allegedly pushed a female victim into a closet and tried to sexually assault her in the Ballston area.
Arlington County police are looking for a suspect who allegedly pushed a female victim into a closet and tried to sexually assault her in the Ballston area.