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Demand for officers in schools skyrockets

The trend of stationing police officers inside schools is on the rise. At least three districts in the D.C. metro area are publicly mulling an increased security force, along with school systems across the country.

Saturday - 02/09/2013, 01:33pm EST

Tags: newtown, school resource officer, school shooting

McDonnell makes big, final push for lasting legacy

Gov. Bob McDonnell is using his annual address to the state to make one big, last push for a lasting legislative legacy, urging lawmakers to embrace his education and transportation reforms.

Wednesday - 01/09/2013, 08:08pm EST

Tags: Bob McDonnell, Virginia General Assembly, transportation, gas tax, teacher pay raise

Waldorf schools focus on distraction-free education

With 120 Waldorf schools in North America and 1,000 Waldorf schools across 60 countries, the self- proclaimed "fastest growing education movement" keeps attracting students, despite the digital revolution in American culture and classrooms.

Monday - 01/07/2013, 07:12am EST

Tags: teaching, technology, Washington Waldorf School

Gov. Bob McDonnell's wish list includes reforms for public education

Virginia's governor is out with his wish list for the state's public schools and he's hoping state legislators give him a passing grade on his new proposals.

Sunday - 01/06/2013, 08:40am EST

Tags: Bob McDonnell, Virginia public schools, Teach for America, Kathy Stewart

Mont. Co. school superintendent unveils $2.2 billion budget

Montgomery County School superintendent Joshua Starr says parents have high expectations, and with his $2.2 billion budget he's made it clear: He intends to deliver.

Wednesday - 12/12/2012, 01:40pm EST

Tags: Kate Ryan

Duolingo.com: Free language lessons

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Wednesday - 09/19/2012, 05:54am EDT

Tags: duolingo, website of the week, languages, lacey mason

Local schools score top marks for performance

Ten schools in Maryland, nine in Virginia and two in D.C. made the list of the Nation's Blue Ribbon Schools for 2012, the U.S. Department of Education announced Friday.

Saturday - 09/08/2012, 08:28am EDT

Tags: Arne Duncan, Blue Ribbon Schools, Virginia, Maryland, District of Columbia

Northern Virginia school systems see higher enrollments

As students head back to classes and others head to work after the Labor Day holiday, drivers could see a tougher commute across the region.

Tuesday - 09/04/2012, 10:41am EDT

Tags: Arlington County Schools, Fairfax County Public Schools, Alexandria, colleen kelleher,

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