Fort Washington
EDUCATION
New MCPS Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor Visits Three Schools (Elementary, Middle, and High School) on His First Day
Dr. Thomas Taylor started his tenure as Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) superintendent by visiting three different schools on his first day– an elementary, middle, and high school. Dr. Taylor shared photos of his visits to Richard Montgomery High School, Takoma Park Elementary School, and Benjamin Banneker Middle School....
Howard University Elects Its First Transgender Student Body President
A political science major and rising senior, Jay Jones is the newly elected Student Association President for 2024-2025 — and the first transgender woman to hold that role — at historically Black Howard University. She is currently interning for the Chase Bank Leadership Development Program on the Learning, Training, and Reinforcement Team.
Permit Issued For $9.4 Million Addition at Elementary School
A permit has been issued to Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) for construction of a $9.4 million addition at Greencastle Elementary School in Silver Spring (Fairland). Per the MCPS Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), projections indicated enrollment at Greencastle Elementary School would exceed capacity by the end of the six-year planning period. A feasibility study was conducted to determine the cost and scope of an addition project. An FY 2023 appropriation was approved to begin the architectural design for an addition project at this school. An FY2024 appropriation was approved for construction funds.
He’s always offering advice and spreading positivity. Fairfax Co. students are thanking him with his dream car
He regularly keeps the area clean, something freshman Bennett Hibshman and his friends don’t take for granted. If it weren’t for Apraku, he said, there would be Wawa food wrappers everywhere. Apraku also lets the athletes back into the area if they leave an item, such as a...
Fairfax County Public Schools leadership displays disdain for parents — again
Last Thursday, as the first presidential debate was making national headlines, Fairfax County School Board members held a meeting during which they voted on controversial changes to family life education curriculum. The takeaway for the few of us able to attend or watch it virtually was that the district’s leadership hates parents — or, at […]
Maryland Superintendent of Schools embraces 'once-in-a-generation' opportunity
When Maryland State Superintendent of Schools Carey Wright started her last position as Mississippi State Superintendent of Education in 2013, the native Marylander learned a new expression said in the South. “‘Thank God for Mississippi,’” Wright recalled learning, relaying the why behind the phrase she was told by some in the Magnolia State, during a presentation earlier this year. “Because nobody around us ever had to worry about who was scoring the lowest, cause it’s always (Mississippi).” ...
Deuel HS Marching Cardinals to perform in Independence Day Parade in DC
DEUEL, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The Deuel High School Marching Cardinals band is headed to Washington, D.C., this week. Students left for D.C. on Monday and will march in the National Independence Day Parade on Thursday. It consists of invited bands, floats, military and specialty units, national dignitaries and...
North Point student sworn in as new student member of Charles school board
The Charles County Board of Education swore in Samarjeet “Sam” Virk, a rising senior at North Point High School, to be the student member of the board for the next school year. Virk, who was sworn in at the board’s June 17 work session, was elected in May by Charles County students in sixth through 12th grade. The election was held from April 15 through May 17 and 2,408 votes were cast. He secured 63% of the vote, representing 1,513 ballots. ...
Meet George Washington University’s pioneering lesbian president Ellen Granberg
It’s a mild June afternoon in Washington, D.C., when Ellen Granberg comes flying through the door of her office building for an interview with The Advocate, donning dark sunglasses and a welcoming smile. She’s just been meeting with somebody influential, somebody who’s good to know and knows many people. Meeting people is much of what she does as the public face of George Washington University. Becoming the first woman and first lesbian president of the prestigious institution in 2023, Granberg’s journey to the helm is as inspiring as it is groundbreaking.
Stone Ridge Prepares to Celebrate Trio of Olympic Swimmers
Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart in Bethesda is preparing to celebrate three alums making the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team. Following the Olympic Trials, Katie Ledecky, Phoebe Bacon and Erin Gemmell were named to the Olympic team roster heading to Paris. In honor of the three making the team,...
Georgetown Stories application live for 2024-2025 academic year. Apply now!
Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., has announced that the application for the 2024-2025 Georgetown Stories program is now open. The university is looking for creative students to join the team and produce content for digital platforms. The deadline to apply is July 26, 2024. Interested students can submit their applications at https://bit.ly/3W1U5hl.
Arlington youth honored for success in braille competition
Luise Schmidt-Eisenlohr, the daughter of Tim Schmidt-Eisenlohr and Friederike Niepmann of Arlington and a student at Arlington Science Focus School, came away victorious in her category in the 2024 Braille Challenge, sponsored by the Braille Institute and held June 23 in Los Angeles. Braille Challenge is the only academic competition...
Childcare Summit in D.C. Helps Move Conversation Forward
While much was being discussed Friday about the Presidential debate, I was in Washington, D.C., focused on a different topic – the National Childcare Innovation Summit. Presented in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and U.S. Department of Commerce, organizers expect this Summit will “serve as a call to action, underscoring the pivotal role of accessible, affordable child care in bolstering economic competitiveness and supporting working parents.”
Gonzaga High School C Christian Gurdak Commits to Virginia Tech
The Hokies grabbed there biggest commitment for the 2025 class so far in big man Christian Gurdak. The Hokies were early on Gurdak, and have led the race ever since he was a freshman in high school. The 6'9" center received offers from Notre Dame, Maryland, Clemson, Penn State, and others. Gurdak ranks as the #98 recruit in the class of 2025 (#12 center) according to 247Sports.com and the #4 player in Washington, D.C.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.