NAACP DC branch raises concerns about DC Public Schools' COVID-19 vaccine mandate
Is DC Public Schools' COVID-19 vaccine mandate for students 12 and older punishing Black students? That's the claim of the NAACP, which says requiring the shots unfairly impacts minority students.
School Masking Policies in DC, Maryland and Virginia: What you need to know
School districts across the DMV are announcing their masking policies for the upcoming year.
DC Public Schools releases pre-K family toolkit, announces preparation workshops
DC Public Schools has released a guide with information, activities and resources for DCPS' youngest learners called the Pre-K Family Toolkit.
DC, Maryland schools requiring negative COVID-19 tests for students returning after spring break
School systems across Maryland and D.C. are requiring students to provide a negative COVID-19 test before they can return to class after spring break.
Librarian being investigated for Holocaust reenactment replaced, according to DCPS
A librarian who was accused of forcing third grade students at a D.C. elementary school to reenact the Holocaust is being replaced, according to D.C. Public Schools.
Third consecutive day of threats being investigated at multiple DC schools
DC Police are investigating threats made against four schools in the District. It's the third consecutive day that threats have been made against select DC public schools.
All DC schools cleared after being evacuated due to security threats including Dunbar High
Dunbar High School in D.C. was evacuated Wednesday, the second day in a row, in addition to five other schools after DC Public Schools was made aware of security threats. DC Police have since announced each of the schools have been cleared with no hazardous material found.
D.C. substitute teachers say mayor's pay raise 'not enough'
Mayor Muriel Bowser announced on Monday that she is increasing the pay rate for substitute teachers in the District again.
DC Public Schools increasing pay for substitute teachers
Substitute teachers serving less than 30 days in a school year will now make $17 an hour, an increase from $15.20 an hour, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and DC Public Schools announced Tuesday.
DC substitute teachers hold 'Day of Absence' to rally for better pay, benefits
Substitute teachers in D.C. held a “Day of Absence" on Monday, rallying in front of the Wilson Building to demand better pay, benefits and more.
More than a dozen DC public schools shift to virtual learning due to COVID-19
A total of 14 more D.C. Public Schools will learn virtually on Wednesday due to an increase of COVID-19 cases, according to school officials.
5 more DC public schools close due to COVID-19, shift to virtual learning
Five D.C. Public Schools will close for deep cleaning and shift to virtual learning for the week due to COVID-19, according to DCPS officials.
DCPS librarian accused of reenacting Holocaust with elementary schoolers has prior criminal record
A D.C. school librarian accused of leading elementary students in a reenactment of the Holocaust has a prior criminal record out of New Jersey.
DC elementary school shifts to virtual learning through Dec. 22 due to COVID-19
A D.C. elementary school has announced they will be moving to virtual learning through Dec. 22 due to COVID-19.
DC assistant principal allegedly worked second job as principal of Rhode Island school
A former D.C. assistant principal is in hot water for allegedly working as a principal in another state while keeping his job in the District remotely.
At least 1,000 DC Public Schools employees have not provided proof of COVID-19 vaccine
As of Monday, all D.C. Public Schools staff are supposed to be vaccinated for COVID-19, but FOX 5 has learned at least 1,000 DCPS employees still haven’t provided proof of the shot.
DC Public Schools requiring face mask, covering for all students, staff
DC Public Schools are requiring all students, staff and visitors to wear a face mask or covering for the 2021-22 school year in addition to implementing other health and safety measures.
Northwest DC middle school parents feel duped by in person learning
Parents of students at Alice Deal Middle School say in-person learning was expanded for this last term, but what they didn't know is how little in-person instruction would actually be available to their children.
DC Board of Ed survey says nearly 45% of teachers considered leaving profession during pandemic
According to a survey conducted by the D.C. State Board of Education, 43% of teachers said they’ve considered leaving the profession during the coronavirus pandemic.
Ballou STAY cosmetology teacher passes away from COVID-19
D.C. Public Schools is mourning the loss of a beloved teacher. Mrs. Helen White reportedly passed away over the weekend as a result of COVID-19.