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Loudoun Co. pharmacy gives wrong COVID-19 dosage to kids 11/11/2021 12:05pm • Parents of roughly 100 children have been advised to talk to their pediatricians after their children received a potentially lower-than-recommended dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at a Loudoun County, Virginia, pharmacy last week. The pharmacy gave the children a low dose of the adult version of the va Maryland governor candidates asked how they’d support growing Latino population 11/11/2021 05:03am • The Maryland Latino Caucus held a virtual forum for gubernatorial candidates Monday. Only six declared candidates for governor attended. (Screenshot) This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscri Veterans Day 2021: What’s open, what’s closed 11/11/2021 04:30am • Veterans Day falls on a Thursday this year, bringing closings and service disruptions to the D.C. region that residents should be aware of. Held every Nov. 11 on the anniversary of World War I's formal end, it was originally called Armistice Day — until a 1954 act rededicated it for veterans of Task force to reform Prince George's Co. school board hosts its first meeting 11/11/2021 12:12am • A 14-member task force that could bring reforms to the embattled Prince George's County School Board held an introductory online meeting Wednesday night. The task force was formed by County Executive Angela Alsobrooks to study the public school system's governance structure. For decades, Alsob Police report 48 assaults in Montgomery County schools in first months of school 11/10/2021 11:20pm • In just over 10 weeks, police in Montgomery County, Maryland, have been called to respond to 48 reported assaults in the county's public school system, more than the school system saw for the entire school year three years ago In the latest incident Nov. 9, a 16-year-old student was arrested and Montgomery Co. Executive urges caution as COVID-19 transmission rates tick upward 11/10/2021 06:09pm • Montgomery County, Maryland, Executive Marc Elrich wants county residents to wear masks indoors, even though the mask mandate is not in effect. In his Wednesday afternoon briefing, Elrich noted that the county's COVID-19 transmission rate had hit the "substantial range" for the second day in a ro Should your child get the COVID-19 vaccination? 11/10/2021 02:45pm • This content is written by Dr. Robert Sadowski, pediatric specialist and medical director, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield. If a parent comes into my office asking questions about whether or not they should get the COVID-19 vaccine for their 12-18-year-old or 5-11-year-old, it's an excellent sign Hesitant about getting your kid a COVID shot due to side effects? This doctor says don't worry 11/10/2021 11:20am • Some parents have expressed hesitation about getting their children vaccinated against the coronavirus, and after experiencing symptoms themselves, they’re nervous how their child might react. But a doctor, who oversaw one of the trials for Pfizer, said there’s no need to worry. “I’ve DC leaders examine school police pilot program 11/10/2021 09:44am • A handful of D.C. schools started the year taking part in a pilot program to reimagine police on campus. D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson called a hearing Tuesday to learn the early results of the program. More D.C. School News More D.C. News More Local News “At th Montgomery County teachers union warning of a 'great resignation' 11/09/2021 08:12pm • Montgomery County Education Association President Jennifer Martin is warning the Maryland school system is facing a "great resignation" if staffing shortages aren't addressed. The school system currently has over 300 full-time teacher vacancies. Martin said that on any given day, half the request Howard Co. announces $2 million investment to aid in school bus driver retention, hiring 11/09/2021 05:55pm • Howard County, Maryland, Executive Calvin Ball announced the commitment of $2 million in American Rescue Plan funds to aid in bus driver retention and hiring. In a video statement, Ball acknowledged the impact of nearly 100 school bus routes and service interruptions throughout the county on Mond Prince George's Co. names task force to recommend changes, study school board roiled by controversy 11/09/2021 05:41pm • Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks is naming a task force to review the Maryland school system's Board of Education and issue recommendations for revamping a board roiled by controversy, petty squabbles and allegations of misconduct. “Over the last several decades, our Board of Montgomery Co. cancels classes day before Thanksgiving, citing substitute shortage, low attendance 11/09/2021 02:46pm • Montgomery County Public School's board voted unanimously to cancel classes on the day before Thanksgiving in Maryland's largest school system, citing substitute teacher shortages and historically low student attendance. During a school board meeting on Tuesday, interim superintendent Monifa McKn Montgomery Co.'s 'test-to-stay' program now on hold 11/09/2021 02:05pm • Officials in Montgomery County, Maryland, say the launch of a "test-to-stay" program to keep large numbers of students out of COVID-19 quarantines has hit a snag after new guidance from state health authorities. The test-to-stay program, operating in a pilot phase, was supposed to launch last wee Teen charged as adult in stabbing at Montgomery Blair High School 11/09/2021 01:04pm • The teenage boy who allegedly stabbed his classmate outside Montgomery Blair High School in Maryland on Monday is now facing charges as an adult. His relative is also under arrest. A day after Montgomery County police responded to Montgomery Blair High School for a stabbing in the school parki