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Mar 24, 2022

Judge Sides With 12 Virginia Students With Disabilities On School Masks

The ruling only applies to the schools and classrooms relevant to the plaintiffs in the case, not schools across the state.

Feb 25, 2022

Youngkin Administration Rescinds Racial Equity Resources For Schools

An interim report gives a progress update on the administration’s attempt to root out resources aimed at closing achievement gaps.

Dec 17, 2021

A Barrage Of New Tests Is Overwhelming D.C. Teachers In An Already Draining Year

Educators in D.C. Public Schools say the assessments, known as RCTs, are taking time away from instruction and contributing to burnout.

Sep 10, 2021

Update: Montgomery County Schools Change Quarantine Guidance

School officials say they hope rapid testing will be able to keep more students in school.

Aug 18, 2021

Update: Fairfax County Public Schools Mandating COVID-19 Vaccinations For Teachers

The largest school system in the D.C. region has joined other local districts by requiring COVID-19 vaccination for teachers.

Dec 14, 2020

Prince George’s Receives The Fourth Highest Number Of Unaccompanied Minors In The Country. Here’s How The School System Has Adapted

The number of children crossing the southern border is on the rise. At school, Prince George’s County is helping them overcome language barriers and trauma.

Sep 28, 2016

Montgomery County School Will Crown A Gender-Neutral Homecoming Court

Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School students will select two students from each grade, of any sexual orientation, to receive crowns.

Aug 30, 2016

D.C. Students Show Slight Improvement On PARCC Tests

White students are the only demographic that saw a decline in the annual evaluation.

Oct 01, 2015

Chancellor: Schools Have Been Making ‘Slow And Steady Progress’

DCPS is back on track after 40 years of turmoil, Kaya Henderson said at the State of Schools last night.

Mar 04, 2013

Longer School Day and Year Might Be Worked Into New D.C. Teacher Contract

School children may hate the idea, but D.C. public schools may soon face longer school days and school years.

 
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