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Apr 03, 2023

This School Scrabble Competition Is About More Than A Board Game

120 young players from across the continent competed in the North American School Scrabble Championship this past weekend at D.C.’s Planet Word Museum.

Mar 10, 2023

Fairfax County School Employees Now Have Collective Bargaining Rights

The school board for Virginia’s largest school system voted late last night to grant 28,000 employees the right to collectively bargain.

Jun 28, 2022

Virginia Students Find Joy And Acceptance At Loudoun Pride After a Difficult Year

Organizers say that Loudoun’s first-ever official Pride festival is a welcome reprieve after years of contentious debates, including over the rights of transgender students.

Oct 13, 2021

Howard University Students Stage Sit-In Over Issues With Mold And COVID Safety

The students say they’re also facing issues related to safety on campus and representation on the university’s Board of Trustees.

Aug 20, 2020

Lawyers Threaten Legal Action Over Education For Students With Disabilities In D.C. Jail

The lawyers accuse the city of violating federal education law that protects students with disabilities. They say they are prepared to sue if the quality of education does not improve for the upcoming school year.

Aug 11, 2020

University Of Maryland Delays In-Person Classes Until At Least September 14

The semester will still begin August 31, but classes will be held online for the first two weeks at least due to the ongoing pandemic. On-campus students are asked to stay inside as much as possible.

Jul 28, 2020

Some D.C.-Area Private Schools See Increased Interest As Public School Plans Remain Uncertain

“We’re hearing the same thing over and over again— I need my kid to go to school, I really need my kid to go to school,” says one local private school director.

Sep 28, 2016

DCPS Suggests How Teachers Can Talk About Race And Police Violence With Students

A document titled “Preparing to Discuss Race and Police Violence in the Classroom” outlines 10 recommendations.

Apr 28, 2016

The Charter School Population Is Quickly Catching Up To DCPS

Charter schools now make up 45 percent of the public school population, according to an new report.

Dec 14, 2012

Queer at Patrick Henry College? Impossible!

The founder and chancellor of Patrick Henry College in Loudoun County simply can’t believe that gay students might attend the conservative religious institution.

 
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