The DC region goes ‘Back to School’

School is back in session and WTOP has you covered. Whether you are a parent, educator, administrator or a student in the D.C. region, start the year right and stay in the know on Back-to-School essentials and school system-wide changes to transportation, safety, technology, and resources for families, and more.

bus, Ellen Ochoa Middle School, Landover Hills

Prince George's Co. school bus problems continue as system vows improvements

School buses

Arlington schools' chief looking forward to new school year amid rising costs and student needs

A child in a green shirt stands in the middle of a stage as other children standing on stage watch him.

Nonprofit DC Scores pauses play at 9 DC schools due to fundraising struggles

Prince George's County school bus

Prince George's Co. school superintendent says bus snafu is 'leadership failure'

A row of yellow school buses.

Bus holdups continue to plague Prince George’s Co. students

Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Thomas Taylor.

Back to school: Montgomery Co. superintendent looks ahead to new academic year

Prince George's County school bus

With school back in session in Prince George’s County, the focus is on academics amid budget cuts

School bus

Prince William Co. starts school year with new buildings but under threat of local funding cuts

School bus stop arm camera

What to expect from Alexandria City Public Schools 'necessary' boundary changes

The Smithsonian's Arts and Industries building

National Museum of the American Latino to be housed in historic Smithsonian building

Robert C. Weaver Federal Building

Proposal for housing and homeless services at former HUD headquarters scrapped

Kioka (1)

Meet Kioka, a pup who loves cuddles, strolls and tasty treats

Leo the lion

Meet Leo the Lion, a calm companion looking for a new best friend

Dc schools officials at news conference

DC students made small gains on last year's standardized tests, but still below prepandemic levels in math, data shows

School Bus Stop Sign

As Maryland schools reopen, drivers reminded to stop for school buses

Focused Asian school boy using digital tablet at class in classroom.

Maryland state education leaders will follow local districts on screen time policies

Elementary school kids climbing on to a school bus

Prince George's schools focus on smoother bus rides after last year's bumps in the road

Liberty elementary school

Students head back to school in Loudoun with new tech pilot, revised dress code

Backpack and school supplies

Thousands of back-to-school supplies donated in Woodbridge

Row of yellow school buses parked with blue sky in the background

Back to school: Hear from Stafford County Public Schools superintendent

Elevated view of students writing their GCSE exam

Why is enrollment across DC-area school districts falling?

Children’s boutique Rue & Row

Local boutique says kids are calling the shots on back-to-school fashion

University students studying and using smartphones on campus steps

How ‘popcorn brain’ can create challenges in the classroom

View the yellow school buses parked near the high school

Back to school: Hear from Spotsylvania County Public Schools superintendent

When it comes to AI in DC-area classrooms, it’s not just students who are learning