Schools districts across DC area impacted by teacher shortages
School districts all across the DC region are struggling to hire teachers. This means many classrooms may have to deal with overcrowding due to being short staffed to start the year.
Prince George's County Schools brings back mask mandate
Schools in Prince George's County will be bringing back its masks requirements starting Monday, August 15 due to spreading coronavirus cases, according to schools officials.
Monkeypox Outbreak: Should DC area schools be concerned?
While the coronavirus pandemic seems to be winding down, children going back to school could face a new risk this year, the monkeypox virus.
No more pandemic-era free lunches at most US schools this year
The pandemic-era meals available for free to all public school students — regardless of family income levels — are ending. Here’s what you need to know heading into the school year.
Back-to-school sales: These retailers are offering big discounts
For parents and caregivers on a budget, here are some this year's best back-to-school deals.
The best, worst states in America for early education in 2022: report
The rankings were based on access to early childhood education, quality, resources and more.
Hanover County Public Schools faces backlash over new logo that resembles swastika
One Virginia school district is catching heat after teachers were seen wearing t-shirts with a logo that resembles a swastika at a conference.
Alexandria City Public School put new safety and security measures in place for new school year
The Alexandria City Public School System is putting new measures in place as the new school year approaches that focus on student safety.
Former DC principal sentenced to 30 months in prison for embezzling over $175,000
A former principal was sentenced Wednesday to two and a half years in prison for stealing at least $175,000 from an organization that raises funds to help students.
Back-to-school physicals in high demand
Some pediatric offices are facing delays in appointment availability.
Virginia school districts scramble to fill hundreds of teacher vacancies
Parents are concerned because we are now less than a month away from the first day of school, and many districts in the area are scrambling to fill teacher vacancies.
Catherine Hoggle set to appear in court later this week
The Montgomery County mother charged in the murder of her two children back in 2014 has a court hearing this week, and some are concerned depending on the judge's ruling, she may eventually be let out without ever facing accountability.
Angelina Jolie reveals daughter, Zahara, will attend Spelman College
Angelina Jolie posted her daughter will attend Spelman, one of two historically Black colleges for women, this fall.
Biden confirms he’ll make student loans decision by end of August
In an exchange with reporters, President Joe Biden confirmed he will soon make a decision on student loans. Here are the choices he is weighing.
Many borrowers took out student loans anticipating debt forgiveness, survey says
Many student loan borrowers took out loans in recent years with the belief that the Biden administration would cancel student loan debt, a recent survey said.
Maryland, Virginia rank in top 5 for best public school systems in US: survey
A new survey ranked Maryland and Virginia in the top tier of public school systems in the United States.
Schools districts across DMV work to address hundreds of teacher openings
Parents and students across the D.C. region are getting ready for the start of the school year, but some area schools some are still working to fill teacher openings.
3 men accused of stealing thousands of laptops from Fairfax County Public Schools
Three men, including two Fairfax County Public School employees, are accused of stealing millions of dollars worth of laptops that belonged to the school system, according to police.
No explosives found after bomb threats made at Maryland schools
A couple of Maryland colleges were on high alert Friday due to threats of explosives on campus.
Healthcare aide at Fairfax County elementary school terminated after admitting to stealing student's medicine
The investigation continues into an elementary school health care aide accused of stealing medication from students and replacing it with allergy medicine.