Arlington County considering allowing students to bring Narcan to school
Arlington County Public Schools is looking into a controversial idea that would allow students to bring their own Narcan to school.
Fairfax parents decry coed sex ed classes
Should boys and girls be separated while learning about sex?
Fire crews battle blaze at Hampton University
Large plumes of smoke filled the air above Hampton University Monday afternoon as students watched firefighters attempt to put out flames in the school's Administration Building.
University of Massachusetts sounds alarm on TikTok drinking trend after nearly 30 students taken to hospital
The borg — or "blackout rage gallon" — is an apparent TikTok trend that has been seen on college campuses across the country.
'We know that there's a bigger impact': Howard University swim team makes history
The Howard University's men's swimming and diving made history by winning their conference championship for the first time in decades, so FOX 5 caught up with members of the team to talk about their journey and how they hope it inspires future generations of Black swimmers.
Maryland 529 whistleblower says he warned agency about negative impacts to parents' accounts
A whistleblower and former longtime employee of Maryland 529, the state agency that provides college savings plans for families, is telling FOX 5 about the concerns he shared with leadership of the agency, which has come under scrutiny after hundreds of parents say they could not access the funds in their savings accounts.
Lowe's Foundation invests $50M to address 'critical' tradespeople worker shortage
The construction industry will need an estimated 546,000 more workers "on top of the normal pace of hiring in 2023 to meet the demand for labor," analysts say.
Education industry at highest risk for layoffs over next 6 months: survey
A recent survey reveals that the education sector was the most susceptible to layoffs in 2023 if there's a recession.
Alleged sex offenses under investigation at Westlake High School
Charles County deputies are investigating multiple alleged sex offenses at Westlake High School.
MCPS responds to parents’ restorative justice concerns
MCPS addressed concerns over its restorative justice approach Wednesday as the school system is now evaluating whether the practices are actually working in accordance with state guidelines.
Gov. Moore helps UMD celebrate naming of Thurgood Marshall Hall
On the last day of Black History Month, Maryland Governor Wes Moore joined students, staff, and alumni at the University of Maryland as they celebrated the new name of the School of Public Policy building.
Supreme Court weighs President Biden’s student debt relief plan worth billions
The Supreme Court is taking up a partisan legal fight over President Joe Biden's plan to wipe away or reduce student loans held by millions of Americans.
Richard Montgomery High School student accused of robbing Shell gas station at knifepoint
A Richard Montgomery High School student was arrested Monday for allegedly robbing a gas station at knifepoint last week.
Iran rattled over suspected poisoning of hundreds of schoolgirls
Officials in Iran's theocracy initially dismissed these incidents, but now describe them as intentional attacks involving some 30 schools identified in local media reports.
St. John’s College High School's Patrick Behan named WCAC Coach of the Year
Back in September, Coach Behan revealed he had been diagnosed with ALS but said he wouldn't let it get in the way of his passion.
American teens' mental health crisis: What's driving this?
A recent CDC report highlights what mental health experts have been ringing the alarm over: Teens, and specifically girls, are suffering.
New plan aims to cut down on drug use, fighting in Montgomery County school bathrooms
There's a new plan going into effect to cut down on bad behavior in Montgomery County Public School bathrooms including vaping, drug use and fighting.
Anne Arundel County encourages public to get involved in community outreach program #BePresent
Anne Arundel County Public Schools is inviting the public to take part in their #BePresent initiative which aims to enhance relationships with the community and help make school operations safer.
Student loan forgiveness plan to go before Supreme Court: The arguments explained
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court will hear arguments over Biden’s student debt relief plan, which impacts millions of borrowers who could see their loans wiped away or reduced.
White student sues Howard University for $2 million over racial discrimination
A White student at Howard University’s law school is suing the institution for racial discrimination, alleging the school created a "hostile education environment."