Posts tagged Education
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Is Prince George’s County losing its status as the region’s Black promised land?
For years, Prince George’s County was known as a mecca for Black homeownership and middle to upper class growth. However, its status as such is not so guaranteed. Keep reading…
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DC’s school boundary review could advance equity, advocates say
The school boundary review process can help the District democratize access to in-demand schools and mitigate crowding, experts say, but shuffling students around doesn’t address a fundamental lack of resources in underserved areas. Keep reading…
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The school bus of the future isn’t a physical bus
Arlington and Richmond students join their fellow scholars, caregivers, and school staff around the country who benefit from walking and biking school buses. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC taxis fail to meet accessibility standards, marginalizes disabled community
DC Taxis fail to meet accessibility standards. Some Anne Arundel County students walk along highways with no sidewalks. WMATA GM proposes lower fares for low-income riders. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: How a revamp of Union Station could revive the ailing transit hub
Can an ambitious redevelopment plan save Union Station? DC’s e-scooter fleet could grow to 20,000. Silver Line kicks off long-term development plans for Loudoun County. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Metro urges funding increases as it faces massive financial shortfalls
Metro works to convince regional leaders for more funding. DC, Baltimore work with the Urban Institute to increase Black homeownership. Enrollment increases are pressuring Alexandria to build more schools. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Fairfax County considers proposal to expand EV charging access
Fairfax County considers a proposal to expand EV charging access. Reston opens a 240-apartment complex for low-income seniors. Several crashes have occurred near the same spot on GW Parkway. Keep reading…
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What experts say needs to be done to disrupt historic patterns of segregation in DC’s schools
As DC schools continue to struggle to disrupt historic patterns of segregation, experts weigh in on what can be done to improve students’ lives as debates over school boundary redistricting loom. Keep reading…
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The ripple effects of how – and if – kids are able to commute safely to school
Students in wards 7 and 8 face longer commutes and community violence that may be affecting their safety, truancy, and school choice. Keep reading…
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How school boundaries and feeder patterns shape DC’s housing and education inequalities
For many DC families, picking a school for their child can seem like a “high-stakes, zero-sum” game, where many students, and neighborhoods, are left behind in the process. Keep reading…