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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.
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.
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 […]
The real motive behind Georgetown’s gender-inclusive housing
Georgetown University surprisingly announced Monday that “gender-inclusive” housing will now be available for the 2023-2024 academic year. The traditionally Catholic university’s decision represents the increasingly ubiquitous nature of leftist ideology on college campuses. The decision was no doubt representative of the sentiment of the student body. According to the Hoya, Georgetown’s student newspaper, students asked […]
Hundreds call for Columbia University administrators to resign after antisemitic texting scandal: Petition
Hundreds of students, faculty, staff, and alumni are calling for the resignations of four senior administrators at Columbia University after text messages revealed apparently antisemitic sentiments in light of pro-Palestinian protests on campus. The petition, which began being circulated Tuesday, appears to have garnered more than 600 signatures so far, and it calls on university […]
Alexandria trading parking spots for pedestrian improvements at West End school
Parking is already in high demand near William Ramsay Elementary School. A change (page 12) coming to the nearby Sanger Avenue could make parking even more scarce, but the tradeoff is making it safer to walk to school. The plan is to extend the curbs near William Ramsay Elementary School...
National conference convenes education leaders around ‘future-focused schools’
Hundreds of education leaders from across the country gathered in Washington, D.C., last week for Successful Practices Network’s (SPN) 2024 Future-Focused Schools Conference. The three-day conference discussed a shifting education landscape, changing student and employer needs, and successful strategies being implemented across the nation — including in North Carolina....
School board’s new student member to focus on mental health, opioid awareness and school safety
Praneel Suvarna, a rising Clarksburg High School senior and newly sworn in student member of the county school board, plans to prioritize school safety and student mental health and take steps to help address the opioid crisis impacting students during his year-long term. “Those are things that as I was...
The University of the District of Columbia Establishes Chapter of Chi Alpha Sigma
WASHINGTON, DC- the University of the District of Columbia has been accepted into the National College Athlete Honor Society as the District of Columbia Beta Chapter of Chi Alpha Sigma (XAΣ), which recognizes student-athletes from accredited four-year NCAA, NAIA, USCAA or NCCAA institutions who excel in both the classroom and competition.
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.
Georgetown hosts Japanese Calligraphy Workshop for intercultural education.
Georgetown University's English Language Center hosted a Japanese Calligraphy Workshop this week in Washington, D.C. The workshop was led by a student named Hiroko 'Mai' Sano, showcasing the university's commitment to promoting intercultural understanding through education. Source: Georgetown Cont. Ed. Source Type: Community. Source Location: Washington. AI Technology was used...
DPHA Expands Online Educational System
BETHESDA, MD — The Decorative Plumbing and Hardware Association has expanded its online education system, “DPHA University,” the Bethesda, MD-based trade organization announced. “The Vault,” DPHA University’s testing and certificate program, offers the nation’s only modular-based education program dedicated to showroom staff, manufacturer’s reps and others involved...
FHYAA Names Jackson Casey Scholarship Winners
Alexandria, VA – Luke Chambers and Avery Olsen from West Potomac High School have been named winners of the 2024 Jackson Casey Scholarship presented by the Fort Hunt Youth Athletic Association. The Casey family personally presented the scholarships. Chambers is a member of the Class of 2024 at West...
Employers, educators team up to bridge critical tech skills gaps
WASHINGTON — To ease a growing talent crunch, employers are taking a closer look further down the workforce pipeline, starting in schools. Companies like JPMorgan Chase have partnered with educators in efforts to bridge skills gaps. The banking giant joined forces with the Greater Washington Partnership and the Education Strategy Group to support K-12 technology education in November. JPMorgan Chase committed $5.3 million to the joint TalentReady initiative over the next three years.
Southwest Tennessee EMC takes local students to Washington, D.C.
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. — Eight students from across Southwest Tennessee EMC’s service territory got the opportunity of a lifetime to spend a week in our nation’s capital as delegates of the 2024 Washington Youth Tour. Yume Wilkes, Angelina Critelli, Alexis Hale, Zoren Simmons, Olivia Griffin, Torie Miller, Kristen Wade, and McKinnley Barnes were among 139 students from across Tennessee on the weeklong trip that began on Friday, June 14.
Mount Vernon Springfield Chamber Awards Scholarships
Alexandria, VA – Mount Vernon Springfield Chamber of Commerce awarded 14 scholarships to local high school students to recognize the outstanding achievement of graduating seniors planning to continue their education in a business-related field. The Chamber’s 2024 Distinguished Business Scholars are pictured above. A special reception hosted by the...
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