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4-year-old dribbling sensation from Kentucky 10/28/2022 10:33am • Four-year-old AJ Tribble from Lexington, Kentucky, is a basketball dribbling sensation. From an even younger age, AJ began practicing his skills on a Little Tikes play rim. More Sports News More Lifestyle News “From the time he wakes up to the time he goes to sleep, it’s dribbling th What's the 'Science of Reading' approach to teaching literacy skills? 10/28/2022 06:32am • Welcome to the School Zone, WTOP���s weekly feature about the latest topics and trends in education across the D.C. region. What should parents know about the "Science of Reading?" What it is: At a recent briefing discussing test scores from the assessment known as "the nation's report card," D.C. Challenge during comment period delays Virginia's new transgender policies 10/27/2022 06:15pm • Virginia is delaying the implementation of controversial new policies that roll back protections for transgender students. Originally slated to kick in Thursday, the Youngkin administration policies will be delayed for at least another 30 days. The story was first reported by the Richmond Times-D Prince William County schools report reveals troubling data 10/27/2022 11:14am • New numbers from Prince William County Public Schools show a mixed bag of academic progress during the 2021-2022 school year and persistent racial gaps in dropout, graduation and discipline rates. According to the 2022 State of the Schools Report, the school system���s on-time graduation rate fel Indianapolis native Terry McLaurin excited for homecoming vs. Colts 10/26/2022 04:25pm • McLaurin excited for homecoming in Indianapolis originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonASHBURN, Va. -- From elementary school through his freshman year of high school, Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin spent many Sunday afternoons in the fall sitting in section 540 of Lucas Oil Crosby/Rey rematch in Southern Maryland is one of the marquee races of the fall 10/26/2022 08:20am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP���s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for��Maryland Matters��� free email subscription��today. Del. Brian Crosby and former Del. Deb Rey love St. Mary���s County. They both have military backgrounds; Crosby served as an Army Range Fairfax Co. votes to formally oppose new student transgender policies 10/26/2022 05:58am • Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin���s proposed policy changes for transgender students in schools saw more pushback Tuesday, with the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voting to formally oppose the idea. The board voted to send a letter to the Virginia Department of Education claiming that the polic Tony nominee from 'Motown' musical salutes Smokey Robinson in Frederick theater 10/26/2022 01:11am • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-4AgLMQhY8 Hear our full conversation on my podcast ���Beyond the Fame.��� After earning a Tony nomination for portraying Smokey Robinson in "Motown: The Musical," Charl Brown salutes the legendary singer and songwriter with his touring show "Smokey & M Teenager accused of driving circles around patrol cars in Charles County 10/25/2022 07:57pm • The Charles County, Maryland, Sheriff's Office said that a 17-year-old accused of repeated instances of reckless driving on a stolen dirt bike has been arrested and charged. The teen initially was brought to the attention of authorities in September, when alleged offenses in the Bannister and Wak Friendship y f��tbol: Washington Spirit���s Rodriguez and Sanchez discuss their bond and Latinidad 10/25/2022 05:38am • As a little girl, Ashley Sanchez knew she was good at soccer. She was on one of the best club teams in California, and even so, she could "mess around with the ball" before getting serious and scoring goals. However, one kid would get her attention: Karina Rodriguez. Her defense and smart plays g Strathmore's new chef dishes on fall menu 10/25/2022 12:04am • LaTasha Stevenson is Strathmore's new executive chef. (Margot Schulman/Strathmore) Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland is known for its beautiful, state-of-the-art music hall, but did you know that it serves top-class meals for audiences to eat before the show? WTOP caught up with new Making safe costume decisions for your kids this Halloween 10/24/2022 10:40pm • Children trick or treating along Main Street in Ellicott City on Halloween, 2021. (Courtesy Michelle Bonk) It���s the most wonderful time of the year for scares, but some costume shopping tips can make sure parents are only frightened on Halloween night for the right reasons. More Loc Md.'s poor test scores underscore need for reform, lawmaker says 10/24/2022 09:19pm • Fourth and eighth grade students in Maryland are lagging behind in both math and reading, according to assessment data released Monday, and one state lawmaker said the declines reveal how education reforms in the state's "Blueprint for Maryland's Future" are needed. The Blueprint was passed in 20 ���Sobering data���: National scores in DC area depict widening achievement gap 10/24/2022 11:00am • Math and reading scores for many students in D.C. area have largely declined, with the region's most vulnerable students experiencing more significant declines than their peers, according to the latest standardized test data released Monday. D.C.-area officials released data on Monday from the Na Loudoun Co. school board set to begin name change reviews for 9 schools 10/24/2022 08:23am • Virginia's Loudoun County School Board is set to vote on a new school naming policy, and undergo a review of nine current schools' names that local researchers say have Confederate and segregationist ties. The school board on Tuesday is expected to approve a new policy for naming school facilitie