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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...
Teachers, parents protest proposed cuts to Montgomery County Public Schools budget
SILVER SPRING, Md. - Montgomery County teachers and parents rallied against proposed budget cuts Monday in downtown Silver Spring. "We have been pleading with elected leaders, give us what we need to do our jobs," said Montgomery County Education Association President Jennifer Martin. At issue is a roughly $30 million...
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...
H.D. Woodson High School students receive Chief Pam Smith Award
Tuesday was a special day for some H.D. Woodson High School students and their football coach. The students were recognized with the inaugural Chief Pamela A, Smith Youth Leadership Award and their coach got special recognition also. FOX 5's Gwen Tolbart has the story.
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...
New Justice principal, Sean Rolon, to focus on communications and safety
Sean Rolon, the incoming principal of Justice High School, told the PTSA on June 11 that he plans to focus on communications and safety. Rolon, currently an assistant principal at Falls Church High School, starts his new job on June 20. At Justice, Rolon said he will ensure that “every...
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