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Fauci’s testimony proves that mask suspensions in public schools were politically motivated
In Fairfax County’s public schools, where drug possession on school grounds does not necessarily result in suspensions, political infractions, such as attending school maskless or “misgendering” peers, have been severely punished. Fairfax County’s code of conduct transcends “the science.” Even students in elementary school know from the highly technical “smell a fart test” that masks […]
Prince George’s 8th Grader Wins National Civics Bee For The Second Time: Maryland State Finals
BOWIE, Md. — On Saturday, June 8, the Maryland Chamber Foundation hosted the 3rd annual National Civics Bee®: Maryland State Finals, sponsored by Amazon and Comcast at Bowie State University. Hosted in partnership with The Civic Trust of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and in collaboration with...
Program cut after Montgomery County Public Schools’ Board of Education approves budget
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) – The Montgomery County Public Schools’ (MCPS) Board of Education voted to approve next school year’s operating budget on Tuesday. It’s a budget that is more than $30 million less than the school system requested, and because of this, programs like the Montgomery Virtual Academy (MVA) will not be […]
Substitute teacher files lawsuit against MCPS for allegedly denying religious accommodation
A former Montgomery County Public Schools substitute teacher has filed a lawsuit against the district and the school board, alleging she was denied a religious accommodation that would have kept her from having to follow the district’s gender identity guidelines concerning students. The lawsuit filed by Kimberly Ann Polk...
Damascus High Schoolers refurbish, donate car to local family | Get Uplifted
BETHESDA, Md. — A community supporting a DMV family in need is truly getting us uplifted. Thanks to Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), a family-owned company, and Damascus High School students a north Bethesda mom and her two teenage children are rolling on four wheels once again. They were gifted a refurbished 2020 Kia Soul.
Former principal shares book on fostering calm classrooms for teachers
WASHINGTON, D.C. (7News) — Former school principal Meredith McNerney joins Good Morning Washington to share her book that provides tips to teachers and parents, called “Cultivating a Classroom of Calm: How to Promote Student Engagement and Self-Regulation.”. Inside the book, McNerney teaches practical mindfulness-based tools for teachers to...
High schoolers board Arizona Cardinals plane for unique civics trip in Washington D.C.
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — About 275 high school students will board the Arizona Cardinals’ team plane on Tuesday for a four-day trip to Washington, D.C., to learn about civics and government. The all-expenses-paid trip is designed to teach 10th and 11th graders about the importance of civic engagement to...
DC teachers urge leaders to allocate funding for permanent subs east of the river
WASHINGTON (7News) — A number of D.C. educators are requesting funding earmarked for additional elementary teachers in Wards 7 and 8 be used instead to fund permanent substitute teachers. The D.C. Council is set to vote on the numbers portion of the budget on Wednesday, June 12, and the...
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