Apparent student overdose reported at Wakefield High School
It's the first week of school in Arlington County, and an apparent overdose has already been reported at a high school that's had its share of problems recently.
Virginia’s Thomas Jefferson High School drops to 5th in US News best high school rankings
The latest U.S. News & World Report rankings of high schools in the United States is out, and after three years at number one, Virginia's Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in Alexandria now ranks fifth.
President Biden, first lady visit DC middle school to welcome back students
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden shook hands with middle schoolers heading to lunch and dropped by an eighth grade math class Monday to welcome students back for the new school year.
Gov. Youngkin continues 'Parents Matter' tour with stop in Virginia Beach
On a day when many students have now officially returned to school, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin said in no uncertain terms that he’s going to continue pushing for parents to have a bigger say in how public schools are run.
‘Back to school’ starts from July to after Labor Day, depending on where in US you live
Pew Research Center analyzed more than 1,500 public school districts and found that there are substantial regional variations in when students start and end their summer vacations.
Montgomery County Public Schools welcome students back to class
It’s the start of the new school year for students in Montgomery County Public Schools.
Prince George’s County Public Schools back to class Monday
Prince George's County Public Schools welcome students back to the classroom Monday for the start of the 2023-2024 school year.
New school year begins for DCPS students
A new school year is underway for D.C. Public School students.
These 8 states will make free school breakfast and lunch permanent
Several other states are considering similar changes and congressional supporters want to extend free meals to all kids nationwide.
High school football game canceled in Virginia over student's social media post
A Friday night high school football game was canceled in northern Virginia because of a threatening social media post.
An Alexandria community is upset after new school field lights end up on track, not grass
The City of Alexandria just finished installing new field lights at Francis Hammond Middle School. The problem for some residents is that those lights were placed on the school's track.
LEGO Braille Bricks, meant to help children learn, now available to anyone
The bumps on each brick are arranged to correspond to the numbers and letters in the Braille system, with the printed version of the symbol or letter printed below the bumps.
Virginia AG Jason Miyares says school districts must comply with governor's transgender policies
Now that Virginia's Attorney General Jason Miyares has issued his official opinion on the Virginia Department of Education's model policies impacting transgender students, FOX 5 is pressing for answers on how the policies will be enforced.
KIPP DC student forced to lift shirt, expose herself after underwire in bra sets off metal detector
A D.C. mother is furious after she says her 17-year-old daughter was forced to lift her shirt and bra in front of an administrator while in a private room at her high school after the underwire in her bra apparently set off a metal detector.
Knife-wielding student threatens classmates and SRO at Thomas Johnson High School
A knife-wielding student was arrested on the first day of classes at Thomas Johnson High School after a fight broke out in the hallway.
Maryland rapper Rico Nasty hosts back-to-school supply drive at William Paca Elementary in Landover
Rico Nasty donated backpacks, supplies and Crocs to students at her former elementary school in Landover.
Police video shows 3rd grade teacher being arrested after allegedly being drunk on first day of school
An Oklahoma teacher was arrested on the first day of elementary school last week after allegedly being drunk while teaching children, authorities said.
Frederick County welcomes back students for new school year
Frederick County Public Schools are back in session. The school district opened its doors to students and educators Wednesday for the start of the 2023-24 school year.
Charles Co. school board, bus drivers reach interim deal to avoid disruptions as new year begins
Bus drivers in Charles County have reached an interim agreement with the County's school board that will allow them to avoid disruptions as the new year begins while continuing to develop a multi-year transportation deal.
MCPS unveils new attendance action plan to address rising absenteeism
Montgomery County Public Schools announced its new attendance action plan Tuesday.