Feb 07, 2013
Enrollment in D.C. Public Schools Increases Again
D.C. announced yesterday that enrollment in the city’s public school system was increasing at a clip not seen in four decades.
D.C. may only be a few years away from a 50-50 enrollment split between traditional public schools and charter schools.
Jan 07, 2013
D.C. Charter Schools: There’s an App For Those
If D.C.’s public schools won’t cut it and private schools are too expensive, the city has 57 charter schools for your child to attend. But how do you choose one? Well, there’s now an app to help you through the process.
According to U.S. News & World Report, Fairfax and Montgomery counties have very good schools, and only two of D.C.’s schools are worth attending.
Home-schooled students in Virginia won’t be able to follow Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow’s example for another year, as the Senate voted today to kill legislation that would have allowed them to join public school sports teams.
Feb 14, 2012
Obama Cuts Funding for D.C. Voucher Program
A popular program that allows D.C. public school students to receive tuition for private school education has had its funding cut under President Obama’s 2013 budget.
Nov 14, 2011
Cardozo High School Modernization Breaks Ground
Despite its imposing presence, Cardozo High School, like many of the District’s iconic public schools, has long been in disrepair. That will soon change.
Dec 10, 2007
Morning Roundup: All in a Row Edition
Good morning, Washington. Getting going on a Monday is normally difficult enough, but we were having a few technological difficulties this morning as well, so thanks for your patience and bear with this truncated Morning Roundup while we get up to speed. Tax Scandal Triggers Reviews in Counties: Neighboring jurisdictions are apparently taking D.C.’s tax office scandal to heart and initiating big reviews of their agencies. Property tax revenues are slated to be scrutinized in…