Arlington judge rules against Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin's mask order
An Arlington judge has granted seven school districts in Virginia a temporary restraining order to keep their masking guidelines in place – despite Governor Glenn Youngkin's executive order.
2 officers shot and killed at Bridgewater College
A Virginia State police officer and a campus safety officer were shot and killed Tuesday on campus at Bridgewater College, according to police.
Upset parents sue Loudoun County School Board for continuing mask requirement
Three Virginia parents have filed a lawsuit against the Loudoun County School Board for ignoring Governor Glenn Youngkin's new mask policy.
Loudoun County students to face suspension if masks aren't worn
Loudoun County Public School students are facing suspension if they show up to school without a mask.
Virginia state universities should limit COVID-19 vaccine mandate, new attorney general says
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares has issued his first opinion saying Virginia state universities cannot mandate the COVID-19 vaccine as a condition for enrollment or in-person attendance.
Parents against masks hold rally outside Loudoun County school board meeting
A group of parents rallied outside the Loudoun County Public Schools headquarters ahead of Tuesday night's school board meeting.
Virginia parent arrested after threatening school board with armed response over mask mandate
The Luray Police Department has charged Amelia Ruffner King with a violation of the Code of Virginia: Oral Threat While on School Property.
School districts raise pay for substitute teachers to address shortage
This month alone, three different school districts – Howard County, Montgomery County, and DC Public Schools – all increased their substitute teacher pay as school districts across the region compete for these employees.
Loudoun County school board responds to recent sexual assault sentencing
The Loudoun County school board is responding after a teenager charged with sexual assaults at two different high schools in the county was found guilty this week.
Loudoun County teenager sentenced for 2 sex assaults, must register as sex offender
A Loudoun County teenager charged with sexual assaults at two different high schools has been found guilty and will be placed in a residential treatment facility.
Spotsylvania County superintendent fired after contentious school board meeting
An area superintendent is out of a job after a contentious Spotsylvania County Public School Board meeting Monday night shifted the board's majority and put a member who supports burning books in charge.
Will adjustments need to be made to DMV school calendars due to missed days?
Many school districts in the DMV only went to school one or two days this week due to snow, if any, and in a year when many parents want their children in school after being remote much of last year, anxiety is climbing. Many parents want to know: are we close to making adjustments to school calendars?
Northern Virginia school closings fueled by staffing shortages, COVID-19
Parents in northern Virginia were frustrated that their children weren’t back to school on Thursday. FOX 5 is learning how it highlights a big problem schools are facing right now: staffing.
Virginia Governor-elect Glenn Youngkin talks education, COVID-19
In his first sitdown interview with a regional station since Election Day, Virginia Governor-elect Glenn Youngkin joins FOX 5 to discuss his plans for the Commonwealth in 2022 and beyond.
School districts across DMV uncertain about returning to in-person learning after holidays
As winter break begins for many families across the DMV, parents and students are already wondering if they will return to virtual or in-person learning in the new year amid a spike in COVID-19 cases.
Fairfax County High School students walk out of class in protest of alleged racist attack
Hundreds of Fairfax High School students walked out of class Thursday morning in protest of an alleged racist attack on a Muslim student.
Alexandria school resource officers on leave after misconduct complaint
Two Alexandria school resource officers are on leave after what police describe as a "serious complaint" of misconduct.
Manassas Park Police identify creator of social media post that caused MPCS to go virtual Friday
Manassas Park Police Detectives have identified the creator of a social media post that caused Manassas Park City Schools to implement an online learning day on Friday for all students.
Virginia Department of Health denies request for school COVID-19 vaccine mandates
Virginia’s Department of Health will not be moving forward with a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for students, a decision that comes just one day after the D.C. Council voted to require the vaccine for eligible students.
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announces 10% pay raise for teachers in budget proposal
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam announced on Monday that he will propose a two-year state budget next week that includes a 10 percent pay raise for teachers.