in-person learning

In-person learning could soon be required by law in Virginia. A bill mandating school districts offer in-person learning by July 1, overwhelmingly passed the House of Delegates. The bill allows districts to switch to fully virtual if there’s a COVID-19 outbreak in school. Delegate Lee Carter from Manassas is one of the few who voted against the bill. Carter says…

New bill would make in-person instruction mandatory by July 1st. Northern Virginia reporter Drew Wilder reports.

Children and teenagers are headed back to the classroom after months of learning from home. News4’s Doreen Gentzler speaks with a child and adolescent psychiatrist about the best ways to support children through the transition.

Northern Virginia Bureau Chief Julie Carey previews a plan in Fauquier County schools to grow in-person learning to four days a week.

Northern Virginia Bureau Reporter Drew Wilder explains Arlington’s latest plan to return students to classrooms.

Northern Virginia Bureau Reporter Drew Wilder reports from a Loudoun County rally to push for full-time in-person learning at schools.

Virginia is seeing dramatic improvements to its COVID-19 vaccine rollout, while many families will soon be able to send their children back to school for at least a couple of days a week.

Northern Virginia Bureau Reporter Drew Wilder explains plans to return to in-person learning and get more vaccines into arms.

Today was the first day back in the classroom for thousands of DC Public School students, but not without some controversy.News 4’s Mark Segraves explains why the mayor went to court late last night to stop teachers from calling for a walkout.

D.C. Public Schools and its biggest teachers union just reached an agreement on when everyone will be expected to return to the classroom. News4’s Derrick Ward has more on the plan.

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

A total of 25 elementary schools reopened Wednesday as part of the District’s CARE program. News4’s Juliana Valencia explains why this is still considered in-person learning.

We’re getting a look at the new technology D.C. Public Schools will be using to keep students and staff safe from the coronavirus. News4’s Mark Segraves reports on the medical grade air filters going into every classroom.

Northern Virginia Bureau Chief Julie Carey reports on the confusion and frustration following a Fairfax County School Board meeting about returning students to in-person classes.

News4’s Megan McGrath reports on efforts to make sure Fairfax County school buses are safe for students when in-person classes resume in October.

Northern Virginia Bureau Chief Julie Carey went inside a classroom in the Arlington Diocese to see how in-person classes are working after the first month.

Mayor Bowser has asked the public school system to follow the charter schools approach and some students may be able to return to school for classes. News4’s Mark Segraves reports.