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Education

6 Dr. Seuss books won't be published for racist images

The other books affected are “McElligot’s Pool,” “On Beyond Zebra!,” “Scrambled Eggs Super!,” and “The Cat’s Quizzer.”
Education

William & Mary Class of 2020 will have to wait another year for commencement ceremony

William & Mary made the difficult decision to postpone the 2020 commencement ceremony for the third time, citing COVID-19 restrictions.
Education

PGCPS School Board votes to keep school resource officers

A district-wide survey revealed 82% of its 13,000 respondents think SROs are important or very important to maintaining a safe learning environment.
Virginia

Some students in Arlington, Alexandria return to classrooms for hybrid in-person learning

Both districts have social distancing markers throughout their buildings, sanitizer or handwashing stations, and individualized materials for each student.
Nation World

Boy Scouts submit reorganization plan to bankruptcy court

The plan calls for a $300 million contribution from the Boy Scouts’ 250-odd local councils into a trust for abuse victims.
Vaccine

Volunteers book vaccine appointments for 'terrified' teachers after MCPS said no doses available

In three weeks, community members have booked close to 700 appointments for MCPS staff members - many of whom return to in the classroom in a matter of days.
Nation World

Biden pick for education secretary confirmed by Senate

Miguel Cardona takes charge as many Americans remain divided on whether it's safe to fully reopen schools.
Virginia

Tech company, Arlington Public Schools push STEM interest in Virginia high schoolers

Arlington Public Schools and Intelsat teamed up last week to engage local high school students about STEM career fields.
Education

Montgomery County Schools in-person learning begins Monday

The move comes after the county's school board voted to start back in-person learning in early February.
Education

First day back in classrooms for Maryland students in nearly a year

Schools made several changes to protect against COVID-19 as several Maryland counties begin hybrid learning
Capitol Riots

Students call on Mt. St. Mary's University professor to resign after he wrote about attending protest that led to uprising at Capitol

Many students on the campus of Mt. St. Mary's University are questioning the actions of Professor Joshua Hochschild after his account of the Capitol events

GW report analyzes backgrounds of Jan. 6 insurrectionists, shows extremism is a growing threat

Washington Football Team stands ready if Maryland National Gaurd needs FedEx Field as a mass vaccination site

Wednesday is the pick of the week. Highs in DMV region near 60

Intense tornado dashcam footage from March 2020

4 Olympic greats launch 'TOGETHXR' to change women's sports media landscape

Nationals to play games at Nats Park without fans, for now

10 rockets hit airbase in Iraq hosting US-led troops, coalition says

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VERIFY: Can the government seize your tax returns if you default on federal student loans?

6 Dr. Seuss books won't be published for racist images

William & Mary Class of 2020 will have to wait another year for commencement ceremony

PGCPS School Board votes to keep school resource officers

Some students in Arlington, Alexandria return to classrooms for hybrid in-person learning

Boy Scouts submit reorganization plan to bankruptcy court

Volunteers book vaccine appointments for 'terrified' teachers after MCPS said no doses available

Biden pick for education secretary confirmed by Senate

Tech company, Arlington Public Schools push STEM interest in Virginia high schoolers

Montgomery County Schools in-person learning begins Monday

First day back in classrooms for Maryland students in nearly a year

Students call on Mt. St. Mary's University professor to resign after he wrote about attending protest that led to uprising at Capitol

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