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Post Now Archive: Education

Lab accident at Leesburg middle school

Five eighth-grade students in a science class at Harper Park Middle School in Leesburg received minor burns when a beaker of boiling water overflowed about 11 a.m. Friday, according to Loudoun County Fire and Rescue officials.

By Caitlin Gibson  | March 11, 2011; 12:50 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (3)
Categories:  Crime and Public Safety, Education, Virginia  
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UDC president: special travel needs

UDC President Allen Sessoms, under fire for a series of expensive business trips, said he requires special accomodations when he travels, NBC 4 reports.

By NBC 4  | March 11, 2011; 11:13 AM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (6)
Categories:  DC, Education  
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Protestors: Suitland arts program at risk

A group of 50 students and parents gathered at Suitland High School before sunrise for an early morning rally against a budget plan that would eliminate busing for magnet programs.

By Robert Samuels  | March 11, 2011; 8:20 AM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (3)
Categories:  Education  | Tags:  education  
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Pr. Geo.'s parents, students plan protest

Frustrated parents and students plan to gather at Suitland High School early Friday to rally against a budget that would eliminate busing for magnet programs throughout Prince George's County.

By Robert Samuels  | March 10, 2011; 2:00 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (4)
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Mount St. Mary's receives $250K donation

The charitable arm of PNC Financial Services Group says it's pledging a quarter-million dollars to support economics education at Mount St. Mary's University in Emmitsburg. The Catholic school announced the gift Thursday from the Pittsburgh-based PNC Foundation. It will provide...

By Associated Press  | February 25, 2011; 12:29 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (0)
Categories:  Education, Maryland  
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Clarence Thomas to speak at U-Va.

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is scheduled to appear at a conservative legal gathering at the University of Virginia. Thomas is scheduled to be the keynote speaker at the annual Federalist Society Student Symposium for legal scholars and students...

By Associated Press  | February 17, 2011; 12:05 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (2)
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Mont. Co. school board approves budget, The Gazette , February 16, 2011
Va. school voucher bill killed, Fredrick Kunkle , February 15, 2011
School closings, delays around D.C. area, Washington Post editors , February 10, 2011
Retired Md. professor sues UMBC , Washington Post editors , February 9, 2011
Teens arrested after fight at Wilson HS, Washington Post editors , February 8, 2011
Arbitrator rules in favor of D.C. teachers, Bill Turque , February 8, 2011
Gray creates chancellor search panel, Nikita Stewart , February 8, 2011
Buzz: Pepco grilled, Canada chilled, Lori Aratani , February 8, 2011
Va. professor convicted in child porn case, Associated Press , February 3, 2011
Buzz: U-Md.-Duke game, bag tax, bad fish, Lori Aratani , February 2, 2011
Buzz: Flurries, outages, home prices, Lori Aratani , January 31, 2011
Mont. Co. to reconsider charter schools?, Associated Press , January 27, 2011
School closings, delays around D.C. , Washington Post staff , January 27, 2011
Vouchers for low-income D.C. students?, Ben Pershing , January 26, 2011
DCPS will move Hardy MS principal, Bill Turque , January 26, 2011
Area closings, cancellations, delays, Washington Post staff , January 26, 2011
McDonnell to speak at U-Va. graduation, Anita Kumar , January 25, 2011
Md. university fined for air pollution, Washington Post editors , January 25, 2011
Lotto winner donates $1.1M to GWU, Washington Post editors , January 21, 2011
Alexandria postpones vote on longer year, Christy Goodman and Nick Anderson , January 20, 2011
Funeral today for D.C.'s Lockridge, Washington Post editors , January 20, 2011
Md. girl benched because of headscarf, Associated Press , January 18, 2011
School, government closings and delays, Washington Post staff , January 18, 2011
GWU to launch online high school, Washington Post editors , January 14, 2011
Honoring King's legacy: D.C. area blogs, Washington Post editors , January 13, 2011
Md. teacher nominated for national award, Washington Post editors , January 13, 2011
Buzz: Metro, Mother Teresa, Stomp, Lori Aratani , January 13, 2011
Arlington pulls error-prone textbook, Kevin Sieff , January 12, 2011
Bowie schools will remain open, Jenna Johnson , January 12, 2011
School delays: Arlington, Fairfax, MoCo, PG, Washington Post staff , January 11, 2011
Buzz: Snow, Metro, and a penny thief, Washington Post editors , January 11, 2011
Buzz: National moment of silence, Washington Post editors , January 10, 2011
Get ready for snow: List closings here , Washington Post editors , January 9, 2011
Ex-Md. schools chief to head L.A. schools?, Washington Post editors , January 7, 2011
Howard, Frederick schools to open late, Washington Post editors , January 7, 2011
GWU starts museum program for Iraqis, Associated Press , January 6, 2011
HoCo. schools chief on medical leave, Washington Post editors , January 6, 2011
Buzz: Snow, lost emu and Mega Millions, Lori Aratani , January 6, 2011
HUD awards millions to Va. , Washington Post editors , December 27, 2010
Va. school won't allow kid's service dog, Washington Post editors , December 21, 2010
Officer files lawsuit against Gallaudet , Washington Post editors , December 20, 2010
School delays: Stafford, Spotsylvania, Washington Post Editor , December 20, 2010
6 Md. schools receive 'Blue Ribbons', Washington Post editors , December 17, 2010
Lori's A.M. Buzz: Gift ideas for Mom?, Lori Aratani , December 17, 2010
School delays or closings around region, Washington Post staff , December 17, 2010
Lori's A.M. Buzz: New leader for Metro?, Lori Aratani , December 16, 2010
Montgomery schools chief unveils budget, Michael Birnbaum , December 15, 2010
Lori's A.M. Buzz: It's hard to be humble , Lori Aratani , December 15, 2010
School closings, delays , James Buck , December 14, 2010
Michelle Rhee to speak in Denver, Associated Press , December 13, 2010
JMU president to step down in 2012, Associated Press , December 9, 2010
Public charter school to open at Andrews, Washington Post editors , December 9, 2010
Anne Arundel to add school police officers, Washington Post editors , December 8, 2010
Appeals Court hears JMU sports case, Associated Press , December 7, 2010
Pr. Geo.'s 6th-grader dies , Michael Birnbaum , December 6, 2010
Rhee advising Fla. gov. for transition, Nick Anderson , December 3, 2010
Lori's A.M. Buzz: Bad hair day? Golf?, Lori Aratani , December 3, 2010
Dunbar increases security after charges, Associated Press , November 29, 2010
A.M. headlines around the D.C. region, Washington Post editors , November 26, 2010
D.C. teen to be extradited to Md., Associated Press , November 24, 2010
Annapolis principal loses bet, eats worms, Annapolis Capital , November 24, 2010
MoCo schools win fed prize for excellence, Michael Birnbaum , November 23, 2010
Bed bugs still plaguing GWU dorms, Washington Post editors , November 23, 2010
2 Va. school systems under investigation, Washington Post editors , November 23, 2010
Lori's A.M. Buzz: Ready for a short week, Lori Aratani , November 22, 2010
Va. high school restores Fs, Washington Post editors , November 19, 2010
Bed bugs found in 5 GWU dorms, Washington Post editors , November 18, 2010
D.C. teacher beaten near school, Debbi Wilgoren , November 18, 2010
MoCo school officials push for bus fees, Washington Post editors , November 16, 2010
A charter school for Loudoun County?, Washington Post editors , November 9, 2010
Mont. Co. schools to charge for bus rides?, Washington Post editors , November 8, 2010
High ratio of assistant principals in Fairfax, Washington Post editors , November 4, 2010
Gallaudet to host deaf film festival, Washington Post editors , November 4, 2010
Va. principal resigned after porn discovery, Washington Post editors , November 2, 2010
Lori's A.M. Buzz: Grab a coat and go vote, Washington Post editors , November 2, 2010
Va. school head resigns, police investigate, Washington Post editors , November 1, 2010
Lori's A.M. Buzz: Run, rally or eat candy, Washington Post editors , October 29, 2010
Lori's A.M. Buzz: Hold onto your hats, Washington Post editors , October 27, 2010
Va. Gov. orders review of textbook process, Washington Post editors , October 26, 2010
Publisher will revise Va. history book, Washington Post editors , October 26, 2010
Rare book collection donated to JMU, Washington Post editors , October 22, 2010
Audit clears U-Va. in editor's suicide, Daniel de Vise , October 20, 2010
College Park to install security cameras, Washington Post editors , October 20, 2010
Report: Rhee offered N.J. education job, Washington Post editors , October 20, 2010
Post to host 'Town Hall' meeting in D.C., Washington Post editors , October 19, 2010
MoCo schools loses out on Broad Prize, Washington Post editors , October 19, 2010
Lori's A.M. Buzz: Waiting for $1M news, Washington Post editors , October 19, 2010
Teen jumps from balcony of D.C. school, Washington Post editors , October 18, 2010
Md. state board looks at school fees, Washington Post editors , October 18, 2010
MoCo awaits word on schools prize, Washington Post Editors , October 18, 2010
Weast seeks new middle school for MoCo, Washington Post editors , October 15, 2010
Baker 'listening' session set, Washington Post Editors , October 15, 2010
UDC late on federal aid checks to students, Washington Post editors , October 14, 2010
Rhee looking for job closer to fiance, Kyle Balluck , October 14, 2010
Lori's A.M. Buzz: A gloomy forecast, Washington Post editors , October 14, 2010
Michelle Rhee & the Twitterverse, Washington Post editors , October 13, 2010
Lori's A.M. Buzz: Rhee is outta here, Washington Post editors , October 13, 2010
More community gardens in MoCo?, Washington Post editors , October 11, 2010
Maryland names 'Teacher of the Year', Washington Post editors , October 11, 2010
Police investigate mace incident at Ballou, Washington Post editors , October 7, 2010
D.C. school enrollment up 1 percent, Washington Post editors , October 5, 2010
Grant gives some Va. students iPads, Washington Post editors , September 29, 2010
VCU receives large land donation, Washington Post editors , September 27, 2010
Audit finds problems with D.C. Head Start, Washington Post editors , September 27, 2010
Obama says D.C. schools struggling now, Washington Post editors , September 27, 2010
Rhee grim-faced after Gray meeting, Tim Craig , September 23, 2010
2nd arrest in College Park robbery, Debbi Wilgoren , September 21, 2010
D.C.'s Mendelson to unveil concussion bill, Washington Post editors , September 20, 2010
Michelle Rhee on 'Oprah' today, Washington Post editors , September 20, 2010
Warner Bros. donates $5M to Smithsonian, Washington Post editors , September 15, 2010
U-Va. will renovate iconic rotunda, Washington Post editors , September 15, 2010
Biden to host community college summit, Washington Post editors , September 15, 2010
 
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