Back to School

Celebrities are sending their kids back to school and marking the special moments with plenty of sweet photos.

Most teachers and students might be in back in class but that’s not stopping teachers from showing off their vacations! Local teachers and staff are showing their summer in a snapshot. News4’s Molette Green reports. 

If a teacher says that a child is struggling to pay attention in class, the quick conclusion might be to get them tested for ADHD. A Bethesda-based neuro-optometrist says it might be something else: vision problems. Margaret Barry and her daughter Sasha started looking for solutions after Sasha wasn’t progressing in school like she should. ‘We actually hired a...

If your child is distracted easily or lose their place when they’re reading, you might be quick to get an ADHD diagnosis. Dr. Bryce Appelbaum, a neuro-optometrist, says that it might be vision issues instead. News4’s Joseph Olmo talks to Appelbaum about how ADHD-like symptoms are similar to problems with vision. 

It’s the first day of school for Calvert County Public Schools and News4’s Juliana Valencia spoke to the cheerleaders, NNDCC and band about how their student groups contribute back to the community. 

Prince George’s County Public Schools are making sure that students who walk to school this year will feel safer. Thirty-nine crossing guards were hired after two children were hit and killed by a car last November. News4’s Juliana Valencia talks to police chief Malik Aziz about increasing safety during the school year. 

Arlington Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Francisco Durán talks with News4’s Juliana Valencia about increasing school safety measures, focusing on literary and combating opioid overdoses in students. 

Prince George’s County students are headed back to class today for their first day of school! With new start times and bus routes, parents and students are hoping transportation is better. The county has also made Pointer Ridge into its regional autism center which features many stress-relieving elements. News4’s Megan McGrath reports. 

Back-to-school can be a difficult time, from getting into a healthy sleep routine to managing anxiety. News4’s Eun Yang speaks to psychiatrist Dr. Joshua Weiner about how to prepare your family.

The largest public school district in Maryland is headed back to class today! News4’s Joseph Olmo talks to new Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor about a pilot cell phone policy in some schools and a new transportation hotline that parents and students can use. 

Monday is the first day of school for D.C. Public Schools! DCPS Chancellor Lewis Ferebee talks to News4’s Jummy Olabanji about teacher retention, re-enrollment following the Eagle Academy closure, vaccinations and what’s new this school year. 

The D.C. Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services helped District kids get ready for the new school year, handing out school supplies and more at RFK Stadium. Parents and organizers describe what it meant to them.

Drivers in D.C. who pass a stopped school bus, endangering kids, could be hit with a $500 ticket. School buses are now equipped with cameras to catch violators. News4’s Joseph Olmo reports.

The foundation is still accepting donations for its annual back-to-school drive-thru giveaway.

When students return to Tayac Elementary School next week, a new STEM lab will be there to welcome them. News4’s Molette Green and Pepco surprised an art teacher by funding her Donors Choose wish list for the school year. 

Back-to-school shopping is in full swing, but Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan explains it might be worth waiting until Labor Day or October for some deals.

There are more enrollment opportunities for pre-K in Frederick County Public Schools in Maryland, but class sizes in the district have increased. News4’s Juliana Valencia reports.

NBC4 and Apple Federal Credit Union surprises an Alexandria City High School science teacher with a $1,000 check towards her wish list for the school year at the annual Ready 4 School Backpack Drive. Viewers are encouraged to come by the drive and drop off backpacks filled with school supplies. News4’s Molette Green reports. 

For college students and their parents, it’s important to pay close attention to special promotions this time of year. Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan shares ways to save money on back-to-school shopping.  

As students return back to school and vacations come to a close, local teachers are reminiscing about their summer fun away from the classroom. News4’s Molette Green reports.