Mask guidelines for schools in DC, Maryland and Virginia
Mask-wearing guidelines for school districts in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia.
Prince George's County Public Schools to move forward with alternative school consolidation
Prince George’s County Public Schools will move forward with a plan to consolidate the district’s five alternative schools, despite outcry and pleas to keep the schools in place.
Low student engagement major source of teacher stress, survey finds
Teachers say keeping students engaged is harder than ever with the COVID-19 pandemic and they’re looking for new ways to keep students interested.
Virginia House passes bill to require school resource officers at all public schools
A bill has passed the Virginia House that would require every public school to have at least one school resource officer.
Maryland Board of Education votes to rescind statewide school mask mandate
The Maryland State Board of Education has voted 12-2 to rescind the statewide school mask mandate as of March 1.
Education Department erases $415M in student loan debt for 16,000 borrowers
In total, the Biden administration has approved $2 billion in loan forgiveness for students allegedly defrauded by their schools.
Prince William County Public Schools to end student mask requirement
The superintendent of Prince William County Public Schools released a letter Friday to parents and staff regarding the school district's updated mask and quarantine guidance.
Fredericksburg City Public Schools to end mask mandate in March
Fredericksburg City Public Schools (FCPS) has announced that students will no longer be required to wear masks in FCPS buildings beginning March 1.
Caught on Camera: Multiple fights involving Fairfax students
It was a violent night in Fairfax City.
Georgetown University recalls several KN95 masks due to authenticity concerns
Georgetown University has pulled several KN95 masks from circulation on campus after the school's student newspaper recently brought attention to the quality of the face coverings being distributed.
Montgomery County high school student charged with assault of staff member
A student at Bethesda Chevy Chase High School faces multiple charges after allegedly assaulting a staff member earlier this month on school property.
Anne Arundel County Public Schools to end mask mandate
Masks will become optional in all Anne Arundel County Public School buildings on Friday, Feb. 18, according to the Board of Education.
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin looks to root out critical race theory in the state
It was literally the first thing Virginia’s Republican governor, Glenn Youngkin, did when he took office last month: sign an executive order designed to root out critical race theory from the state’s education system.
Controversial sign spotted in Langley High School library
Fairfax County Public Schools says a controversial sign has been taken down.
Ban on school mask mandates passed by Virginia House; Gov. Youngkin plans to sign
The Virginia House of Delegates banned school mask mandates Monday, handing a victory to Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin after his effort to impose the ban by executive order stalled in court.
Arlington Public Schools launches Test to Stay COVID-19 program
Arlington Public Schools launched their Test to Stay COVID-19 program Monday. Officials say testing will be offered to students only free of charge at Syphax Education Center from 2:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on school days.
Prince William County teacher charged after alleged assault against student
A Prince William County teacher has been charged after an investigation into an alleged assault by the teacher against a student.
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan calls on state to rescind school mask policy
Governor Larry Hogan is calling on the Maryland State Board of Education to rescind its school mask policy, citing the state’s health metrics and vaccine availability for school-age children.
Stafford County School Board votes to end mandatory student masking
The Stafford County School Board voted Thursday night to rescind the universal masking mandate for students, staff, and visitors in Stafford County public schools.
Second 16-year-old arrested for bomb threat at KIPP DC College Prep
A juvenile has been arrested in connection to a bomb threat at KIPP DC College Preparatory. He is the second 16-year-old arrested Thursday for calling in threats to D.C. area schools.