Swastikas found drawn on desks at 3 Montgomery County schools: officials
Swastikas were found drawn on desks at three separate Montgomery County schools this week, according to county school officials.
Alleged sexual assault in Fairfax County middle school bathroom under investigation
Police are investigating an alleged sexual assault involving two students at a Fairfax County middle school, according to school officials.
Maryland 529 Board chairman resigns amid issues related to account calculations
Maryland's 529 Board Chairman is stepping down amid issues with the system that has left hundreds of parents not knowing how much money is in their college savings accounts.
Alexandria School Board considers adding school resource officers permanently
An advisory group urged the Alexandria School Board to keep school resource officers in public schools Thursday evening.
Youth overdose deaths increased by 120% in Montgomery County
A 15-year-old Kennedy High School student was found dead of a suspected overdose by her mother over the weekend. Montgomery County leaders say the issue is becoming more common.
Prince George's County students robbed at knifepoint while getting off school bus
Parents in a Prince George’s County neighborhood are on high alert after students from nearby schools were robbed at knifepoint while getting off the school bus.
Magruder High School shooting victim's mother opens up to FOX 5 one year after tragedy
Karen Thomas says she’s grateful her son and family made it to this point. However, there is still a long road to recovery ahead.
8 students charged after large fight at Spotsylvania County high school
Eight students are facing charges after a large fight broke out Tuesday at a high school in Spotsylvania County, Virginia.
Lawmakers to hold hearing on Maryland 529 savings account issues
Maryland lawmakers are calling for answers after hundreds of parents say they could not access funds in their Maryland 529 college savings account to pay for school expenses.
Deaf student's interpreter lawsuit at center of Supreme Court case
The Supreme Court is set to hear a case that could make it more difficult for students with disabilities to resolve problems quickly when they’re not getting needed assistance in public schools.
Prince William County Public School system considering additional security measures
The Prince William County Public School system could soon have new security screening technology.
Improving math skills among US kids could start as early as block play
Many of the problems students face in high school math find their roots in early education, according to researchers.
Montgomery County implements color-coded system for announcing school delays, closures
Montgomery County Public Schools has implemented a new color-coded process for informing students, parents and staff when weather requires a delay or closing, and when a closure might justify a shift to virtual instruction.
Northwest DC school hosts robotics competition for DMV students
A school in Northwest D.C. is celebrating kids, science, and technology this weekend! The DC International School (DCI) is hosting dozens of middle and high school students from all over the DMV for a robotics building challenge on Saturday and Sunday.
Wise High School teacher 'inadvertently' sent sexually explicit photos to students
A teacher at a Prince George's County high school mistakenly sent out sexually explicit photos to the student-body, according to school officials.
Gun report, assault at Richard Montgomery High School prompts brief lockdown
An assault and report of a gun at Richard Montgomery High School's campus prompted a brief lockdown on Friday, according to police.
School searched 6-year-old's backpack before teacher shot in Newport News
Administrators at the Virginia school where a 6-year-old shot his teacher last week learned the child may have had a weapon in his possession before the shooting but did not find the 9mm handgun he brought to school.
Centreville Elementary School teacher had students participate in slavery simulation
Parents in Fairfax County are outraged after a teacher casts students as slaves and landowners during a classroom activity.
Parents sound off on merit awards scandal at Fairfax County School Board meeting
Fairfax County Public Schools parents rallied ahead of the school board’s first meeting of 2023.
Video shows Severna Park High School students bullying special-needs classmate
A video depicting a Severna Park High School student bullying their special-needs classmate appeared on the phones of staff and students earlier this week.