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There are no elementary schools in Montgomery County, Md. named after women

You're more likely to see a school named after a creek or a road than a black woman.

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'Fund our future' | DCPS teachers rally to change budget

Nearly 300 teachers and supporters rallied on Freedom Plaza Thursday to protest the funding cuts in the FY 2020 budget.

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Teachers protest DC Public Schools budget

Dozens of DC teachers were on their feet in protest Thursday night. They were concerned about the impact the Mayor's budget cuts will have on students and teachers.

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The show will go on! Middle school musical is back after cancellation for mature themes

Hyattsville Middle School parents suggested the performance of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee was cancelled because it included gay characters. But the principal said that's inaccurate.

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Teacher excited for 'Endgame' builds Iron Man suit and wears it to class

He says if one of his students' tweets to Robert Downey Jr. gets 1,000 retweets he'll exempt them from finals.

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New Orleans high school senior offered $3.7 million in scholarships

She plans on majoring in elementary education

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No pajamas, no shower caps: Houston high school enforces 'parent dress code'

Parents were told if they did not comply with the dress code, they could not enter the school's campus.

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Singing student overcomes prejudice in pursuit of classical music dreams | #ForTheCulture

He explained it is uncommon for young men in his predominately African-American neighborhood to be opera singers.

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EXTENDED VIDEO: Singing student overcomes prejudice in pursuit of classical music dreams

He explained it is uncommon for young people in his predominately African-American neighborhood to be opera singers.

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Prominent Va. music teacher accused of inappropriately touching students

56-year-old Jeffrey Cummins is facing eight criminal charges, and police believe there could be more victims.

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FBI Denver says threat to community over after 18-year-old Sol Pais found dead

Federal and local law enforcement said they found 18-year-old Sol Pais, who was dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at the base of Mount Evans.

EDUCATION