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News & Politics A New Book Captures the Tough Lives of Teachers Alexandra Robbins goes to school in her revealing latest work. Capital Comment, Education, New Book, Interview | Mar 6, 2023
Health | Parenting What to Know About Hiring a Tutor for Your Child Many kids fell behind during remote learning, creating a tutor-for-hire frenzy. Education, Parents, students, virtual learning | Oct 7, 2022
News & Politics Northern Virginia School Boards Sue Governor Youngkin Over Masks Fairfax, Arlington, Alexandria, Falls Church, and Prince William County are parties to the suit, which asserts their right to set their own policies. Education, masks, Glenn Youngkin, Schools | Jan 24, 2022
News & Politics Northern Virginia School Districts to Governor: We’ll Keep Masks On, Thanks Education, Northern Virginia, masks, Glenn Youngkin | Jan 18, 2022
News & Politics Lawsuit Accuses Georgetown University of Participating in Admissions “Cartel” The suit cites the "extra consideration" Georgetown has said it gives to kids of Washington power types. Education, Georgetown University, Lawsuits | Jan 10, 2022
News & Politics Federal Workers and Alexandria Students Didn’t Get Much of a Snow Day The logic of days off for inclement weather has fundamentally changed during the pandemic. Education, snow days | Jan 3, 2022
News & Politics Could Virtual School Return After the Holidays? Prince George's County schools will revert to distance learning after the holidays. So far, no other area systems have followed its lead. covid, Education, virtual learning | Dec 20, 2021
News & Politics The Death of the Snow Day Continues Alexandria asks students to take devices home when snow is in the forecast. Education, snow days | Dec 8, 2021
Health | News & Politics As Covid Lingers, More Schools Have Moved Classes Outdoors At some schools, kids are now outside all day, rain or shine. Education, students, Outdoor learning | Oct 5, 2021
A New Book Captures the Tough Lives of Teachers