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Judge orders Loudoun schools to reinstate teacher, calls suspension unconstitutional, 'vindictive' 06/08/2021 02:09pm • Loudoun County Public Schools has been ordered by a judge to reinstate physical education teacher Byron Tanner Cross, who was suspended days after telling the school board he would not refer to transgender students by their preferred pronouns because of his religious beliefs. In his ruling, Loudo 'Ezechiel's Law' signed: Montgomery Co. landlords will have to add window guards 06/08/2021 01:10pm • Landlords in Montgomery County, Maryland, will soon have to take extra steps to help prevent children from falling out of building windows. County Executive Marc Elrich signed a bill on the matter Tuesday. "This was a tragedy and it's heartbreaking but it's also avoidable," Elrich said during VCU makes vaccination mandatory for students on campus 06/08/2021 09:50am • Virginia Commonwealth University said Monday that vaccination will be required for all students who will be on campus for the fall semester. The school said that includes students who live, study or work on campus ��� though exceptions will be made for those with religious or health reasons. S DC-area school systems reveal more details about future 'virtual academies' 06/08/2021 05:00am • Parents, teachers and nearly everyone else tied to education can���t wait to put virtual and hybrid-learning behind them and get back to the classroom on a regular basis again. But at the same time, many school systems have come around on the idea that there are benefits to virtual instruction. By one measure, Montgomery Co. No. 1 for vaccinating 12-and-older population 06/07/2021 04:09pm • By one key measure, Montgomery County, Maryland, is leading the nation when it comes to COVID-19 vaccinations, including in the newly eligible population of kids 12 and older. Just under 71% of Montgomery County residents 12 and older are fully vaccinated. That's higher than anywhere else in Mary Wes Moore launches bid for governor with vow to eliminate racial wealth disparities 06/07/2021 03:17pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP���s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters��� free email subscription today. Wes Moore launched his highly-anticipated bid for governor Monday, blending his personal and inspiring life story with a full-throated call How to watch the 'Ring of Fire' solar eclipse around the DC area 06/07/2021 11:58am • Annular eclipse of the Sun photo taken with a safe solar filter over the front of the telescope. (Courtesy Greg Redfern) On Thursday, for Canada and other points much farther north, the Sun will undergo a ���Ring of Fire,��� or annular solar eclipse. Across the entire DMV at sunrise, a partial s Judge to rule on lifting Virginia teacher's suspension after pronoun comments 06/07/2021 08:34am • A Loudoun County, Virginia, judge said he expects to rule Monday on whether to reinstate teacher Byron Tanner Cross, who was suspended after telling the school board he wouldn't address transgender students by their preferred pronouns. Cross, a Leesburg Elementary School physical education teache Summer reading: Book ideas for parents of K-8 students 06/07/2021 08:00am • Many parents likely dream of a guilt-free summer -- a break from the pressure of online learning for their kids, a hiatus from helping with homework and some time off from balancing it all. But what about summer reading and the threat of a "slide" after many students struggled to stay on top of acad COVID-19 vaccines for children: timing, side effects and more 06/07/2021 08:00am • Over the last year, a heroic effort has brought about multiple safe and effective vaccines that offer excellent protection against COVID-19. States and the federal government have made considerable progress rolling out these vaccines to help finally end the coronavirus pandemic. Initially, the va Single mom and CEO shares how she pursues her dreams while being there for her kids 06/07/2021 04:16am • Angel Livas helps moms build their careers while also show up for their kids. (Courtesy Angel Livas) Angel Livas has been asked the same question by moms near and far: "How do you travel the world to pursue your purpose and not feel guilty about leaving your kids?" Livas is a boss and a singl Why China's new three-child policy could worsen discrimination against women in the workplace 06/05/2021 10:00pm • When Janice Zhang went job hunting in March, at every interview the 33-year-old was asked the same question: Was she married yet? Zhang works in human resources in the Chinese city of Chengdu,sois familiar with the concerns her potential employers had in mind��� because she's asked them herself. Fisher-Price baby soothers and gliders recalled after 4 infant deaths 06/05/2021 02:11pm • Fisher-Price has recalled models of its baby soothers and gliders after the deaths of four infants who were reportedly left on their backs unrestrained and later found on their stomachs. In a joint statement with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the company announced on Thursday Loudoun Co. family hopes new Alzheimer's drug receives federal approval 06/04/2021 06:05pm • Sara Bach (left) with her mother, who was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease at 61 years old. (Courtesy Sara Bach) A Loudoun County, Virginia, resident who is caregiver to her mother with Alzheimer's disease, is eager to see whether a new drug to address the condition receives federa 'Trying' is a hilariously heartwarming look at infertility, adoption on Apple TV+ 06/04/2021 03:48am • "Trying" drops Episode 4 of Season 2 this Friday on Apple TV+. The CDC says one in 10��women ages 15-44 has trouble getting or staying pregnant. Such infertility is tackled in heartwarming fashion in the new sitcom "Trying," a winning partnership between the BBC and Apple, dropping new e