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Checking the Mercury has new meaning with solar system teaching tool

You've just stepped on the scale and the news wasn't good. But if you want to feel a bit better about your weight try weighing yourself on the new solar system scale.

Tags: Neil deGrasse Tyson, Hammacher Schlemmer, educational toy, solar system

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Trend: Students go back to school earlier in August

Students in Calvert County and Spotsylvania counties return to class on Tuesday. Most in the WTOP listening area will be back in class either next Monday or right after Labor Day.

Tags: school start times, mitchell miller

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Debate continues on school start times in Fairfax

It's the third time in the last 15 years the issue has been brought to the table.

Tags: hank silverberg, Fairfax county board of education, school start times, Jane Strauss, Fairfax County School Board

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In-state tuition for illegal immigrants rejected

A bill that would allow illegal immigrants in Delaware to pay in-state tuition at colleges and universities has failed to clear a Senate committee.

Tags: dream act, illegal immigration

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A college calculator helps upcoming high school grads

As high school seniors approach graduation, the time has come to decide on a college and a new tool may help them -- by telling them how much it will cost.

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Va.: Welcome to the 21st century education system

High school students in Virginia will soon be required to take an online class in order to get their diplomas.

Tags: virtual virginia, Bob McDonnell, online classes

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Baltimore Co. approves new elementary school

Tags: Mays Chapel Park, Baltimore County,

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Report: US makes modest gains in graduation rate

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WTOP's Top 5 morning stories

Five stories to keep you informed and get you going.

Tags: morning stories, Adele, cherry blossoms,

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Lawmakers debate tax increases, teacher pensions

Frederick County senators Wednesday took opposite approaches to a budgetary package that would establish widespread tax increases and ask counties to take on millions of dollars in teacher retirement costs.

Tags: Martin OMalley, David Brinkley, taxes, teacher pensions

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