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Feb 14, 2023

In D.C., Some Parents And Teachers Struggle With Aging Schools That Are Years Away From Being Modernized

D.C. has a schedule for when schools get modernized, but that can leave aging buildings at the mercy of maintenance issues — and critics say the city isn’t keeping up.

Nov 14, 2022

Enrollment in D.C. Public Schools Is Back Up After Dipping During The Pandemic

Officials say the number of students enrolled at D.C. public and charter schools has hit a 15-year high since counting began in 2007.

Aug 26, 2022

D.C. Delays Enforcement Of Student COVID Vaccine Mandate Until 2023

Students will also have until October or November to show proof of routine childhood vaccinations before they’re barred from attending class.

Feb 14, 2022

Two Former School Administrators Are Suing D.C. Public Schools For Retaliation

The administrators, who worked at Lawrence E. Boone Elementary in Fairlawn, challenged teacher training practices they felt discriminated against Black children.

Feb 08, 2022

As D.C. Embarks On Budget Season, Bowser Announces $200 Million Infusion For Schools

The District would spend at least $12,419 for every child in the 2022-23 academic year, which is about $690 more than it currently spends.

Jan 13, 2022

As Pandemic Strains School Workers, Substitute Teachers In D.C. Demand Higher Pay

Substitute teachers have been pushing for a pay raise for several years but the issue has grown more urgent during the pandemic.

Jan 06, 2022

Students, Staff Return To D.C. Public Schools After Massive COVID-19 Testing Campaign

Only one school will be virtual until Jan. 17 due to COVID-19 cases among staff and students.

Jan 05, 2022

Need A Tampon? D.C. Council Bill Provides Free Menstrual Products In All Schools

The bill also requires D.C. Public Schools to implement a menstrual health curriculum for all students starting in the fourth grade.

Jan 04, 2022

As D.C. Readies For Schools To Reopen, Teachers Experience Trouble Reporting COVID-19 Test Results

Thousands of teachers and staff and even more students have to report the results of rapid COVID-19 tests before returning to school on Thursday.

Dec 21, 2021

‘A Train Wreck In Slow Motion:’ COVID Cases Rise In Some D.C. Schools, Straining Teachers And Families

D.C. Public Schools has shifted students at 11 campuses to virtual instruction in recent days.

 
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