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Morning bell: What to do when the snow falls
Differing views on snow days: Some parents in the DC area feel that schools close down more often than they should, and some in Loudoun were particularly upset when the county canceled classes for an entire week that included midterm exams. But a Harvard study says that weather-related shutdowns may actually be better than the alternative in terms of effects on academic achievement. … Keep reading…
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Morning bell: Money isn’t flowing to students who need it
District accuses charter managers of self-dealing: DC’s attorney general has filed a lawsuit against three former officials at Options PCS alleging they diverted millions of dollars meant to help the school’s at-risk students. Also indicted were WUSA9 anchor J.C. Haywood and former CFO of the DC Public Charter School Board Jeremy Williams. The defendants deny any… Keep reading…
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Morning Bell: Kids learn to garden, adults to use computers
School gardens grow more than food: Almost half of all schools in DC have school gardens, which encourage healthier eating habits and provide a chance to learn new skills. DC also gives schools incentives to use ingredients from local farms in school lunches. (Elevation DC) Will technology help adults learn?: Community College Preparatory Academy, which serves adult learners,… Keep reading…
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Morning bell: New athletic league for charters
Charter students can compete: The creation of a new sports league for charter schools will allow more students to participate in sports. (Post) Keep reading…