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 | 4 months ago
News & Politics Northern Virginia School Districts to Governor: We’ll Keep Masks On, Thanks Education, Northern Virginia, masks, Glenn Youngkin | 4 months ago
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 | 4 months ago
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 | 4 months ago
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. Education, covid, virtual learning | 5 months ago
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 | 5 months ago
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 | 7 months ago
News & Politics DC Will Require Vaccinations for Teachers and Other Adults in Schools Doesn’t matter if it’s a public school, a charter, or private: The test-out option is gone. Education, covid, Vaccine, DCPS | 8 months ago
News & Politics DC Urban Moms, the Catty Parenting Site of Washington’s Elite, Is Now the Subject of Academic Research on Segregation The gossipy list is getting attention from scholars at the Brookings Institution and Gallaudet U. Education, Parenting | Mar 30, 2021
News & Politics Thomas Jefferson High School Could Switch to a “Merit Lottery” for Admission A proposal aims to diversify the elite STEM school by eliminating the admissions test and $100 application fee. Education, Fairfax, Thomas Jefferson High School, Fairfax County Public Schools | Sep 16, 2020
