Fairfax County schools plan to crack down on cell phone usage next school year
A new policy starting next school year might require students now lock up their cell phones in Fairfax County.
Prince William County Schools expanding human trafficking prevention program
A Northern Virginia school district program to stop human trafficking is being expanded.
FCPS may change what time middle schoolers start school
Fairfax County Public Schools is considering changing middle school start times to a “more reasonable” hour.
Virginia's public college tuition costs have surged, study says
The cost of college tuition in Virginia has surged over the last eight years, according to a new study.
These are the DC area's top 10 high schools, according to US News
Three D.C. area high schools are ranked in the top 100 in the nation, according to a new report.
University of Virginia expels 1 fraternity and suspends 3 others over 'serious hazing behavior'
Concerns about hazing have prompted the University of Virginia to terminate one local fraternity and suspend three others on its Charlottesville campus, the school said Wednesday.
LCPS students to face phone restriction under new policy
Some students in Loudoun County Public Schools will have to put down their phones under new rules being considered as part of an updated phone policy announced this week.
Fairfax County Public Schools cleared of wrongdoing in middle school rape case
The woman who sued Fairfax County Public Schools for millions of dollars after accusing a classmate of raping her in middle school lost the case.
New training prepares Loudoun County deputies for aftermath of school shootings
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office has conducted active shooter training many times before. But early next month, officials will be adding something new.
Alexandria teacher wins $25,000 Milken Educator Award
Eva Irwin, an English teacher at Alexandria City High School, won the Milken Educator Award – often referred to as the “Oscar of Teaching.”
Woman suing Fairfax County middle school over alleged mishandling of 2012 sexual harrassment, rape case
A former middle school student is suing a number of her former teachers and school administrators, alleging they were negligent in handling sexual assault claims.
Loudoun County School Board votes to get rid of video display during public comment
A Virginia school board has plans to omit a video display during the public comment section of its board meetings.
Could public school students have to pay to play sports? Stafford County Schools considering it
Rusted pipes, cracked tennis courts and aging buildings are plaguing Stafford County Public Schools’ campuses and FOX 5 has learned the administration could be soon turning to families for help.
'It's very concerning:' Parents react after gun found in elementary student's book bag
Parents in Alexandria are criticizing the amount of time school leaders took to notify families of a loaded gun found in an elementary school.
Missing Virginia teen disappeared after school, police say
Have you seen Luz Avila Lopez? The 15-year-old, who goes by “Leila," went missing on Tuesday, Feb. 27.
Black students at Thomas Jefferson High School reflect on changes since new admissions policy
Some students at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology are cheering the Supreme Court's decision to preserve the new admissions policy, aimed at increasing diversity.
Supreme Court upholds admissions policy at elite Virginia high school
The Supreme Court on Tuesday left in place the admissions policy at an elite public high school in Virginia that some parents claimed discriminates against highly qualified Asian Americans.
Arlington's battle against teen overdoses; community takes steps to prevent tragedies
Hundreds of students, parents, and advocacy groups in northern Virginia came together Wednesday to discuss drug use in schools. The goal is to prevent the rise of youth overdoses.
Maryland, Virginia have some of the best school systems in the nation, study shows
Maryland has the fifth-best school system in the U.S., according to new research that looks at things like academic performance, pupil-to-teacher ratio and bullying.
Prince William Co Schools invests $343K in cutting-edge security upgrades
In northern Virginia, Prince William County Public Schools is spending thousands of dollars on improving security at several schools.