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Spunky kids audition for sweet-as-pie role in 'Waitress' at National Theatre 05/09/2018 12:25am • (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384';cnx.cmd.push(function() {cnx({playerId: "9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384",mediaId: '49b7e4b1-fbd3-4efd-9e77-a879ef5a61fa' }).render("497615361ef1c565");}); WASHINGTON ��� "Opening up" is hard t Va. school makes top 10 'best high schools' list; Md. ranks No. 3 for college readiness 05/09/2018 12:21am • WASHINGTON ��� Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in Fairfax County, Virginia, has once again been named one of the 10 top-performing high schools in the country, according to new rankings from U.S. News and World Report. The science-and-math-focused magnet school was ranked Use Advanced Placement credits to graduate from college in 3 years 05/08/2018 08:00pm • The strategy to shave off a year in college costs begins with taking the right courses in high school. Many high schools allow students to take Advanced Placement courses or college-level classes through local community college partnerships. APs are also taught in high school on a variety of subj US News releases 2018 Best High Schools rankings 05/08/2018 08:00pm • The right high school can make all the difference for students planning to attend college. Students with college aspirations may be well-served by attending a high school that offers Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate courses. In 2016-2017, a total of 15,091 public high schools in What to do if your high school doesn't offer Advanced Placement courses 05/08/2018 08:00pm • Many colleges encourage future applicants to challenge themselves by taking rigorous courses in high school, such as Advanced Placement courses. AP courses can help high school students prepare for college-level work, earn college credit and boost their college applications. But not every high sc How Students Can Cut Costs With Community College Pathways 05/08/2018 08:00pm • Amid growing concerns about rising tuition costs, some institutions offer partnership pathways for students to transfer from a local community college, which is typically lower in price, to a four-year college for their bachelor's degree. Amanda Yodice from Islip, New York, did exactly that to save Photos: Britain's royal kids 05/08/2018 07:40am • Meghan and Prince Harry have shown their new son to the public, with the proud new mother declaring that the baby is "a dream." The Duke and Duchess of Sussex posed with their son for cameras at Windsor Castle ��� the first in a lifetime of photo calls for the two-day-old baby, who is seventh Family of Va. man fatally shot by Park Police implores use of body cameras 05/07/2018 09:12pm • WASHINGTON ��� The family of Bijan Ghaisar, the 25-year-old accountant who was fatally shot last year by U.S. Park Police, is demanding the federal police agency equip its officers with body-worn cameras. Ghaisar was mortally wounded when Park Police opened fire on his vehicle on Nov. 17, 2017, f Can Yoga Save Relationships Divided by Politics? 05/07/2018 08:00pm • Since the 2016 presidential election, many people have told me that political unrest divides their friends and family. In some cases, it's so bad that they no longer speak with their parents or siblings because of hurtful, politically-charged arguments. I've felt the political stress, too. Recently, More details about the top 20 'best' public high schools 05/07/2018 08:00pm • Explore the Top-Ranked High Schools A great school can help students build the foundation for a bright future. U.S. News evaluated more than 28,000 schools in all 50 states and the District of Columbia for the 2018 Best High Schools rankings. These 20 schools scored the highest among the 500 Loudoun Co. to study, develop family leave options for county employees 05/07/2018 03:49am • WASHINGTON ��� Loudoun County, Virginia, is looking into potentially offering its employees paid family leave. Supervisor Ron Meyer, who represents the Broad Run district, introduced an initiative on Tuesday which the county board of supervisors passed unanimously 9-0. It directs the county to Today in History: May 7 05/07/2018 12:34am • Today is Tuesday, May 7, the 127th day of 2019. There are 238 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On May 7, 1945, Germany signed an unconditional surrender at Allied headquarters in Rheims (rams), France, ending its role in World War II. On this date: In 1763, Pontiac, c Enforce habit, not nutrition, when it comes to kids and eating 05/06/2018 11:56pm • WASHINGTON ��� The nightly dinner table battle is no stranger to any parent. ���Two more bites of broccoli, and then you can be excused.��� Or, ���If you want a brownie, you need to eat your beans.��� Then there���s the, ���You didn���t eat anything; you have to eat something!��� Sound famil Identifying Eating Disorders and Body Image issues in Boys 05/06/2018 08:00pm • When you think about body image issues and eating disorders, you might be inclined to focus on how frequently women and girls are affected. But while these issues are sadly a way-too-common problem for girls, they're also a concern for many boys, too -- particularly teens. It's crucial for parents How Do I Find the Best Sports Medicine Specialist? 05/06/2018 08:00pm • Popular culture often pushes the stereotype of athletes as young, lean and heavily muscled.The fact is, most anyone who participates in sports or is active can be called an athlete. Whether you make a living off participating in sports or just enjoy jogging for fitness, everyone from kids to older