BACK TO SCHOOL

Some of Montgomery County’s youngest students are back in the classroom for the first time since the pandemic began. News4’s Aimee Cho has reaction from some very excited families.

Classrooms that have sat empty for nearly a year in Northern Virginia will once again have students sitting at desks. Students from pre-k to high school seniors are masking up and returning to public schools Tuesday in Fairfax County, Arlington County and Alexandria city. Each district is bringing back groups of students in phases under a hybrid model in which…

Public school students in Fairfax, Arlington and Alexandria head back to classrooms on Tuesday. News4’s Juliana Valencia reports how the D.C. area’s largest district plans to keep everyone healthy.

Parents have heard about learning loss over the summer, but what about the “COVID slide”? News4’s Molette Green speaks to D.C.-area educators about how they’re going to help kids who have fallen behind amid the constant stress of the pandemic.

While virtual learning has been difficult for many students, returning to the classroom also poses its own mental health challenges. News4’s Molette Green talks to D.C.-area educators about how they plan to meet students’ needs.

We checked with several D.C.-area school districts as more students get ready to return to the classroom.

Vaccines for teachers are recommended, but not required.

News4 parents reflect on the school year for their children and feel hopeful for the future.

Stanton Elementary School in D.C. is set to bring small groups of students back to the classroom starting Monday. News4’s Aimee Cho looks at who’s coming back, and what the school is doing to prepare for their return.

The parents of News4 are opening up about dealing with stress and feeling overwhelmed by responsibilities. News4’s Susan Hogan is joined by other reporters who are sharing their stories and coping strategies.

Some of News4’s parents talk about their New Year’s resolutions and how well they are doing.

Some of News4’s parents discuss how they are discussing civil unrest with their children.

Some of News4’s parents are talking about relationships during the pandemic.

The decorations are up, and the shopping lists are being worked on, but the pandemic is messing up a lot of our holiday traditions. News4 parents share some of their thoughts about what they’re doing to celebrate.

Some of News4’s parents share what they’re thankful for this holiday.

News4’s parents share their feeling about in-person v. virtual learning.

Some of News4’s parents share how they are celebrating the holidays in the pandemic.

How do you keep your kids structured while learning from home? The News4 parents share some tips.

The pandemic has created a lot of negatives in our lives, however there are some things that may have gotten better. News4’s parents share some of their pandemic positives.

Some of News4’s parents share how they are doing themselves during the pandemic.