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Feb 20, 2024

Supreme Court Declines To Take Fairfax Magnet School Admissions Case

The nation’s highest court allowed an appellate court ruling upholding the policy to stand, effectively ending a three-year legal battle.

Feb 20, 2024

Maryland To Distribute $111 Million In Behavioral Health Care Grants

The money will support health care for families and their children as part of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future education reform plan.

Jan 31, 2024

Virginia General Assembly Passes Ban On Legacy College Admissions. Now It’s Up To Youngkin

The legislation is slated to reach the governor’s desk later on in the session.

Jan 31, 2024

Top D.C. Public Schools Increase At-Risk Student Enrollment After Policy Change

Several of D.C.’s most sought after schools adopted an “Equitable Access” option that successfully bumped up application and enrollment numbers for at-risk students.

Jan 03, 2024

This Mobile Museum Brings Culture And History To Prince George’s County Schools

The Sankofa Mobile Museum brings history and the achievements of local people to neighborhood schools and events.

Nov 30, 2023

Chronic Absenteeism Remains Stubbornly High In D.C. Schools

The District’s absenteeism numbers for the last academic year show students are still missing school at rates far higher than before the pandemic.

Nov 27, 2023

D.C. Teachers Union Urges DCPS To Come To The Table On Contract Negotiations

Teachers say they need a new contract to help retain teachers, address safety issues, and improve diversity in staffing.

Nov 16, 2023

School Principals Prepare To Implement The Blueprint For Maryland’s Future

As Maryland rolls out the 2021 landmark education reform law, many administrators are unsure what the plan means for their schools.

Nov 07, 2023

D.C. Council Repeals COVID Vaccine Mandate For Public School Students

Councilmembers say they still encourage students to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

Oct 31, 2023

Under New Federal Grant, Ward 7 And 8 Middle Schoolers Will Get College Coaching And Financial Support

D.C. is one of six jurisdictions in the country to get the $21 million federal GEAR UP grant through which middle schoolers in lower-income communities will get support over a six-year period to get into and graduate from college.

 
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