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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 […]
St. Charles High School Student Hospitalized After Possible OD While Vaping, Sheriff Says
At around 11 a.m. on June 7, a student at St. Charles High School was at school and called their parents to advise they were overdosing on an unknown substance. The parents contacted school administrators, officials say, and they located the student, who was taken to the nurse's office. During...
PNC And Howard University Are Shaping The Future Of Black Entrepreneurship
The collaboration supports scholarships, loan programs, and educational initiatives specifically designed to empower aspiring Black entrepreneurs. Black-owned businesses are booming. Contributing over $206 billion annually to the economy and supporting 3.56 million American jobs, companies like Calendly, SheaMoisture, and Esusu Financial are among over 100 Black-owned startups that have achieved...
As Advanced Technical Center Prepares for Expansion, D.C. Students Celebrate Successes
A $9.5 million investment from Bloomberg Philanthropies will go toward the expansion of the current Advanced Technical Center, the establishment of another Advanced Technical Center at St. Elizabeths East Campus in Congress Heights and the launch of a post-high school bridge program that’s led by the D.C. Hospital Association. The post As Advanced Technical Center Prepares for Expansion, D.C. Students Celebrate Successes appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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...
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...
DC micro school says its targeted approach helps improve attendance
WASHINGTON, D.C. (7News) — A private, micro school in D.C. has seen attendance improvements thanks to its individualized approach. Mysa School assigns students to classes based on their skill level, versus their age or grade level. They assess where students stand and create customized learning plans with smaller class sizes.
Alexandria Named the #2 Best Mid-Sized City for Recent College Grads
Coworking Cafe has named Alexandria the #2 best mid-sized city for recent college grads who want to start their careers. Factors include job accessibility. Coworking Cafe noted that "Arlington, VA, and Alexandria, VA, stand out with high percentages of jobs accessible to college grads." In addition, Arlington and Alexandria stood out for having low unemployment rates among people in their 20s.
Northern High holds commencement
Northern High School's Class of 2024, numbering over 340, graduated June 6 during an afternoon ceremony at Show Place Arena in Upper Marlboro. The 50-year-old public school in Owings displayed its traditional Patriot Pride with musical performances by the school band and orchestra, along with the chamber choir. Almost 17% of Northern's senior class reported receiving at least one scholarship. Well wishes were offered by Calvert Board of Education President Antoine White, Principal Kevin A. Simmons and Calvert public schools' Superintendent Andraé Townsel. Calvert's other three public high schools —Calvert, Huntingtown and Patuxent — also held commencement exercises last week at Show Place Arena.
‘We’re changing the stereotypes’: Girls flag football kicks off across Montgomery Co.
For high school girls in Montgomery County, Maryland, this fall, the list of extracurricular activity options has grown — by 120 yards and straight through traditional gender boundaries — as all 25 high schools in the county are now set to offer girls flag football. On Monday, hundreds...
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