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Local students inspiring change through Sandy Hook Promise

Local students inspiring change through Sandy Hook Promise

Local students inspiring change through Sandy Hook Promise

Sandy Hook Promise is empowering students because they know that kids are the eyes and ears - they know the signs and are empowered to "Say Something", that change is possible.

EDUCATION

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The 'Jackie Robinson Project' at GW University may soon end

"The harm would be to the thousands of students around the country who wouldn't be able to take advantage of what the project has to offer."

DC
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Going green: Arlington schools says solar energy will save them $4 million

The five schools that will see solar panels installed are Alice West Fleet Elementary School, which is still under construction, Washington-Lee High School, Kenmore Middle School, Jefferson Middle School and Tuckahoe Elementary.

VIRGINIA
Bowie State drum major pleads for punishment changes amid hazing investigation

It has been nearly a week since the band at Bowie State University was put on probation because of hazing allegations, but questions are still swirling around what actually happened.

BOWIE
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HBCUs vs Maryland | A 12-year court battle over racial equality enters next phase

The schools argue they are not getting a fair shot compared to the state's Traditionally White Institutions (TWIs).

MARYLAND
Washington-Lee HS in Virginia could be renamed after interracial couple

The proposed new name would honor Mildred and Richard Loving, a Virginia couple whose legal challenge led the U.S. Supreme Court to strike down the state's law banning interracial marriage.

VIRGINIA
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Norfolk's ODU campus open after report of an anonymous threat

Old Dominion University Police investigated a report of an anonymous threat on campus. The Norfolk campus has since been reopened after getting the "all clear."

NEWS
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Big changes planned for Prince George's County Schools leadership

Dr. Segun Eubanks announced Thursday he plans to step down from his position as Prince George's County School Board Chair.

MARYLAND
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PGCPS employee admits to using the 'N-word' in viral video posted on social media

A Prince George's County Public Schools employee is being investigated for calling a father the N-word in front of his children in a La Plata Walmart parking lot this past Monday.

MARYLAND
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DC schools open for Thursday's winter weather but sidewalks were not treated

The Department of General Services is responsible for the upkeep all school buildings and grounds.

DC
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Last minute closing in Montgomery Co. forces teachers, students back into winter storm

Some students and teachers in Montgomery County were already in school, or headed there, when administrators changed their minds and decided to close.

EDUCATION
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Investigation launched after child with autism was stuck on school bus for hours

On Tuesday, the city office in charge of DC school buses responded saying that the major delay was due to traffic.

DC