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DC schools chancellor leaving; Stafford County approves Buc-ee's location
4+ hour, 19+ min ago (42+ words) FOX 5 DC TOP HEADLINES: Tracking Memorial Day weekend storms, DC schools chancellor to leave for education nonprofit, DC Water CEO testifies on Potomac spill, and Stafford County approves Buc-ee's location....
Education Department probes alleged bathroom recordings in Loudoun schools
3+ hour, 2+ min ago (341+ words) A decision on Monday could shape school security in Loudoun County as the board votes for funding that could bring resource officers to elementary schools. LOUDOUN COUNTY, VA. - The U. S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights has launched an investigation…...
Ferebee to leave DC Public Schools for Ed Reports CEO role
6+ hour, 23+ min ago (85+ words) WASHINGTON - Chancellor Dr. Lewis D. Ferebee is stepping down as leader of D. C. Public Schools to become the next chief executive officer of Ed Reports, a nonprofit that reviews instructional materials. Standing alongside Mayor Muriel Bowser at a Wednesday press conference, Ferebee…...
DC Leads the Nation in Academic Growth
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (40+ words) FOX 5 DC Dr. Antoinette S. Mitchell, State Superintendent of Education, joins Good Day DC to talk about DC reaching a major milestone in ranking #1 in the nation in academic growth....
Montgomery Co. Public Schools get $143 M boost, staff cuts still possible
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (59+ words) FOX 5 DC The Montgomery County Council voted to approve an extra $143 million for the Montgomery County Public Schools budget in fiscal year 2027. The total is nearly $40 million short of what the district requested, and school officials say they'll have to…...
Montgomery County approves $143 M increase to school budget, cuts still possible
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (382+ words) The Montgomery County Council voted to approve an extra $143 million for the Montgomery County Public Schools budget in fiscal year 2027. The total is nearly $40 million short of what the district requested, and school officials say they'll have to make several…...
Survey: Women say it's harder to be themselves at work
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (38+ words) FOX 5 DC Kelly Ehlers, founder of the Evoke Agency joins Good Day DC to share more on why women feel the need to overcompensate at work....
Crowds react after council delays MCPS funding vote
5+ day, 11+ hour ago (261+ words) MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. - Protests and chants erupted Thursday night after the Montgomery County Council postponed a straw vote on the proposed fiscal year 2027 budget. According to the council agenda, the council is expected to resume work at 10 a. m. Friday. Montgomery County Council…...
AI, jobs, and the race to stay ahead
5+ day, 15+ hour ago (71+ words) FOX 5 DC AI will disrupt parts of the workforce but also create new demand, according to Patrick Hedger of Net Choice. On The Final 5 with Jim Lokay, he argues the U. S. needs to invest in training and worker transitions while staying…...
72-year-old grandmother graduates from George Mason University
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (433+ words) WOODBRIDGE, Va. - As thousands of students across the DMV celebrate graduation weekend, one George Mason University graduate is drawing special attention for her remarkable path to the stage. At 72 years old, Irma Garcia of Woodbridge is graduating from George Mason…...