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A record-setting year for GMU fundraising
George Mason University increased its gifts and pledges by $18 million during its fiscal year.
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These days, stellar grades aren't nearly enough for admission to good colleges
To what sort of heartache can one night of passion lead? Well, this sort: sitting in an overchilled lecture theater 17 years later listening to a college admissions officer go over the many reasons your child should apply to her college and the many reasons she probably won't get in.
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Individual School Test Results Out
Individual school test results are now out for DC Public Schools and Charter Schools, so if you want to go check your neighborhood school’s results, you can.
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Dean's Lists and school notes from Potomac students
Dean's Lists and school notes from Potomac students.
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Smith chosen as Fairfax School Board chair
The Fairfax County School Board selected Kathy Smith as chair and Brad Center as vice-chair of the body on July 8.
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Jane Pesci-Townsend, beloved teacher and performer, succumbs to cancer
August 6th, Jane Pesci-Townsend passed away, surrounded by family community of students and friends.
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Frederick school board candidate Wahlquist advocates wiser spending
Frederick resident Earl Wahlquist spent nearly 34 years working for Department of Energy where he made budget decisions.
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Special-education teacher is accused of child abuse
A special-education teacher at Deer Park Elementary has been accused of allegedly mistreating children in her care.
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Teacher fights to get job back
A former Fairfax County teacher, cleared of sexual assault, wants to return to work.
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Addition to school supplies donations list
Kids Konnection seeks donations for children who live in Ward 8 public housing complexes of Highland Dwellings, Stoddert Terrace, Benning Terrace, and Woodland Terrace.
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A new home for UDC law school?
One week ago, at a meet and greet in Cleveland Park, DC Council Chairman and Mayoral Candidate Vince Gray declared, "I think the Franklin School would be a great place for the David Clarke School of Law. That certainly would better serve the community than another hotel."
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Help Collect Supplies For Montgomery County Students In Need
As August begins it really is time to begin thinking about the school year. For some students and their families, it’s an annual hardship as they think about all the supplies that must be purchased just to get through the year. Montgomery County Public Schools is taking collections.
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Speck named National Endowments for the Humanities Summer Scholar
Winston Churchill High teacher Jessica L. Speck a Summer Scholar supported by National Endowment for the Humanities.
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Natalie Randolph takes field with Calvin Coolidge High Colts
Natalie Randolph was named head coach of the Calvin Coolidge High School football team.
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The Saloon Pausing to Build Schools
You may have walked by The Saloon on U Street, you may have noticed the yellow painted names on their red brick.
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Help Collect Supplies For Students In Need
It’s that time again. As August begins it really is time to begin thinking about the school year.
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Send a kid back to school with all the stuff he needs
Turns out that not as many organizations submitted information as I had expected; oh, well. Eleven organizations (nonprofits and government) chose to submit information and partake of free publicity.Now it's your turn--take a look, see what appeals to you and then shop and donate away. Now more than ever, DC students need help with supplies for their studies.Some organizations ask you to buy specific things. DCPS is included; here is the DCPS list by grade.Sch
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2010 DC CAS Scores now up
DC school-by-school data for the 2010 CAS scores are now available on the OSSE site.
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