Breakfast links: This year DC won’t grade teachers on how many students pass their class
DC will no longer grade teachers on passing students
In an effort to move away from an educational culture where teachers felt compelled to pass students in order to keep their jobs, DC teachers will not be assessed based on how many students pass their classes this year. (Perry Stein / Post)
The difficulty in tracking bikeshare’s impact
New data appears to suggest that bike share systems in DC have led to an increase in bike commuting, but the data may not be as conclusive as we'd like. (WashCycle)
The DC DMV accidentally issued a slew of false fines
Over a thousand letters were wrongfully sent by the DMV this past weekend informing DC residents that their car insurance had lapsed, resulting in a $2,500 fine. Now the DC DMV is scrambling to inform the recipients of the false alarm. (Peter Jamison / Post)
Major transportation bills move forward in the Virginia assembly
Narrowly making it under the deadline, a number of transportation bills received enough votes to stay alive in the Virginia General Assembly. Among them, a major funding bill for Metro, a firm ban on handheld phone usage when behind the wheel, and a few gas taxes. (Max Smith / WTOP)
DC should finally see return on its Capitol Riverfront investments soon
After a decade of planning and work, the Capitol Riverfront is expected to finally break even this year. What's more, the Business Improvement District predicts that by 2025, the District will have made back double its investment. (Jeff Clabaugh / WTOP)
The Green Line will single-track from Thursday night into Friday morning
Metro's ultrasonic testing has detected a possible defect in Columbia Height's rail, requiring an overnight project to replace the 100-foot section of rail. Starting at 8 pm Thursday, Green Line trains will be single-tracking between U Street and Georgia Avenue. (Max Smith / WTOP)
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