Virginia Supreme Court allows grand jury probe into Loudoun County school sexual assaults to continue
An attempt by the Loudoun County School Board to shut down a grand jury investigating the school system’s handling of two sexual assaults was rejected Friday by the Supreme Court of Virginia.
Gov. Youngkin unveils plans to combat learning loss, teacher shortages in Virginia schools
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin unveiled a new effort on Thursday to combat "learning loss" and teacher shortages in schools. It’s an issue that is raising concerns among parents.
Going Back-To-School with the FOX 5 DC family
As students in Montgomery County, Prince George's County, Washington, D.C. and many more head back to class today, we're taking a look at your Back-To-School photos - as well as our very own.
Parents express concerns over use of unlicensed teachers in Prince William County school
Parents in one Northern Virginia county are raising concerns about unlicensed teachers teaching students this school year.
Groups raise concerns over ending of federal free school lunch program
It’s back to school season, and for many families that brings good but sobering news – they know their kids will be properly fed. But for some, concerns are growing that the ending of a pandemic era program could impact the ability for children to receive food.
Fairfax County school employed counselor convicted in sex crime with minor, superintendent says
Fairfax County School officials released a letter to staff Thursday notifying them that a counselor at a middle school in the county had previously been convicted of solicitation of prostitution from a minor.
New Virginia law requires schools to report misdemeanors to law enforcement
As parents get ready to send their kids back to school, a new state law in Virginia now requires principals to report misdemeanors involving people at the school.
Northern Virginia to install speed cameras to make school zones safer
It's back-to-school season in the DMV, and more districts in Virginia are using speed cameras to try and make school zones safer.
Virginia Board of Education reviews proposed history, social science curriculum revisions
As parents are getting ready to send their children back into the classroom, Virginia's new board of education members met for the first time in public Wednesday to discuss the revisions being made to the history and social science curriculum.
Maryland man offers classes to help children navigate active shooter situations
A TikTok video is going viral! It shows a mom in Oklahoma teaching her 5-year-old son what to do if an active shooter came into his school. The video has been watched more than a million times and has tens of thousands of comments. So are parents in the DMV doing the same?
Stafford County Public Schools blocking students' access to TikTok
Classes are back in session and one local school district is working on how to keep students focused, starting by blocking the popular social media app TikTok.
School Masking Policies in DC, Maryland and Virginia: What you need to know
School districts across the DMV are announcing their masking policies for the upcoming year.
Schools districts across DC area impacted by teacher shortages
School districts all across the DC region are struggling to hire teachers. This means many classrooms may have to deal with overcrowding due to being short staffed to start the year.
Monkeypox Outbreak: Should DC area schools be concerned?
While the coronavirus pandemic seems to be winding down, children going back to school could face a new risk this year, the monkeypox virus.
Hanover County Public Schools faces backlash over new logo that resembles swastika
One Virginia school district is catching heat after teachers were seen wearing t-shirts with a logo that resembles a swastika at a conference.
Schools districts across DMV work to address hundreds of teacher openings
Parents and students across the D.C. region are getting ready for the start of the school year, but some area schools some are still working to fill teacher openings.
3 men accused of stealing thousands of laptops from Fairfax County Public Schools
Three men, including two Fairfax County Public School employees, are accused of stealing millions of dollars worth of laptops that belonged to the school system, according to police.
Healthcare aide at Fairfax County elementary school terminated after admitting to stealing student's medicine
The investigation continues into an elementary school health care aide accused of stealing medication from students and replacing it with allergy medicine.
Bomb threats at Fairfax County Public Schools under investigation
Police are investigating several bomb threats that were made against Fairfax County Public Schools.
Fairfax Co. Schools votes to limit cell phone usage
Leaders will be voting Thursday night on whether students should be banned from using their cell phones on school grounds.