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Lake Braddock teachers ‘walk in’ to protest mandatory weapons detection duty

Educators at Lake Braddock Secondary School protested mandatory weapons detection duty with a “walk in” this morning (Nov. 5), as the local teachers’ unions await the Fairfax County School Board’s decision on a formal grievance filed against the policy. Around 18 members wearing their union t-shirts...

Burke, VA · 1d
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Advisory committee: Make special education ‘a division-wide priority’ in city schools

Students with disabilities “are among the populations requiring the most attention,” concludes the 2026 annual report of the Fredericksburg School Board’s Special Education Advisory Committee. Committee members presented the annual report at Monday’s regular school board meeting. “The central conclusion is straightforward: Fredericksburg has caring educators...

Fredericksburg, VA · 2d
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Cell tower proposed for grounds of McLean private school

A wireless tower developer is seeking a special exception from Fairfax County for a 175-foot monopole to be constructed on the grounds of a private girls’ school in McLean in hopes of remedying unreliable cell service on the property and along Georgetown Pike. The application from Milestone Towers, submitted...

Mclean, VA · 1d
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RM flag football builds success on and off the field

Since its introduction to Montgomery County high schools in 2024, girls flag football has quickly grown in popularity, giving female athletes a new opportunity to compete. Flag football is a fast-paced, noncontact version of traditional American football. By fall 2025, all 25 MCPS high schools had teams, with more than 600 girls signing up. The sport quickly drew attention and gained interest at Richard Montgomery. At RM, the team has already found success, winning a division championship and setting its sights on even bigger goals.

Montgomery County, MD · 1d
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Alexandria Families Get Two Chances Tuesday to Speak Up on School Buildings, Budgets and More

ALEXANDRIA, VA—Alexandria families and taxpayers have two opportunities Tuesday evening to speak directly to the School Board about school construction, budgets and other issues shaping the division’s future. First, the board will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY 2028–2037 Capital Improvement Program budget from 6 to...

Alexandria, VA · 1d

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Lets say adiós to our limited language curriculum

At JDS, there are two language options available other than English: Hebrew and Spanish. Students are required to take Hebrew from the year they enroll at JDS until the end of their sophomore year, with the option to drop it in their junior year. Spanish is offered starting in middle school, and classes continue through high school as students progress through levels. JDS should offer more language options so students can have the opportunity to explore and learn about cultures and languages that interest them.

Montgomery County, MD · 2d

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Undefeated Maryland High School Football Powerhouse Forced to Forfeit Four Wins Before Playoffs

Maryland football powerhouse Wise forfeits four wins over a residency violation, dropping from 8-0 to 4-4 and reshaping the Class 4A playoff bracket.

Maryland · 5d

High School On SI

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Official Maryland High School Football Playoff Brackets: First-Round Matchups and State Championship Schedule

Official 2026 Maryland high school football playoff brackets for all six MPSSAA classes, with first-round matchups, seeds and state championship dates.

Maryland · 3d

DC News Now

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Wise High School’s football team forced to forfeit its first four winning games

Wise High School must forfeit its first four games after a student, who was not eligible to play participated in the games.

Prince George'S County, MD · 3d

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Ways To Boost School Performance

School definitely has its ways of providing a big challenge for every student. But what a lot of students don’t take into account is the different ways students need to manage their brain before, during and after a big assignment or assessment. Luckily, we have ways to boost your performance in school spoken from real seniors who were in a pickle beforehand.

Stafford, VA · 2d

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Top 10 Arlington County public schools

Choosing a school starts with understanding your options. This guide to 10 Arlington County public schools covers elementary, middle and high school programs, with highlights of what each offers and practical tips for families exploring the schools. Key Takeaways. The big picture: There are a lot of amazing public schools...

Arlington County, VA · 3d

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Letter to Editor: Talbot Students Deserve Better Than 22nd in Reading Gains, Tcps Need Change.

Talbot County Public Schools ranks 22nd of 24 Maryland districts for gains in reading proficiency since 2022, and 18th in math. On the 2025–26 MCAP, 46.8% of Talbot students are proficient in reading, against 51.7% statewide. In math, it’s 20.7% against 27.1%. Since 2022, Talbot has gained less...

Talbot County, MD · 4d

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Fairfax County Students Develop Online Tool That Shows Safest Walking Routes to Schools

Last school year, three Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology juniors developed an algorithm meant to help students find safe walking routes to school. They called it “SafeWalkr.”. The project is now being put into practice. Fairfax County Public Schools is piloting SafeWalkr for families in the...

Fairfax County, VA · 3d

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‘Where are the children going?’: MCPS says enrollment drop is not due to students opting for private, homeschooling

The number of students who have left Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) for private or homeschooling has had a net increase of fewer than 100 from last school year to this one, according to a Monday school board meeting in Rockville. The numbers from the district come after MCPS shared...

Montgomery County, MD · 4d

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2026 High School Girls Soccer All-American Game Rosters Announced: All 38 Players

Thirty-eight elite high school girls soccer players from fall-playing states will take part in the 14th annual High School All-American Game on Dec. 12 at McDon

Maryland · 3d

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2026 Maryland High School Football Playoffs: Updated MPSSAA First-Round Matchups

The following are the projected MPSSAA football regional playoff pairings through the end of regular-season play. Teams winning region semifinal contests advanc

Maryland · 5d

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Maryland launches paid skilled trades internships for high school students

Maryland is launching a new paid internship program to give technical high school students hands-on experience in the skilled trades.

Maryland · 5d

High School On SI

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Three Maryland High School Football Teams Withdraw From State Playoffs, MPSSAA Confirms

The MPSSAA has confirmed the withdraw of three teams from the upcoming Maryland high school football playoffs.

Catonsville, MD · 8d

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The Top 40 Elementary Schools in Maryland in 2027, According to U.S. News

U.S. News & World Report has released its 2027 Best Elementary Schools rankings, with 18 Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) schools placing among the top 40 in Maryland. The top 40 (of 1,449 schools total) list can be seen below. Seven Locks Elementary in Bethesda was the highest-ranked Montgomery County...

Maryland · 15d

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Charles County Schools See Growing Representation In Teaching Workforce

LA PLATA, Md. — Charles County Public Schools is seeing broader representation in its teaching workforce, with Black, Asian and multiracial educators accounting for larger shares of the staff than in 2023, according to an update presented to the Board of Education on Oct. 13. Recruiting and retaining teachers...

Charles County, MD · 5d