Education


Director George Wolfe high-fives senior Fiona Ritchey at a start-of-the-year picnic for Loudoun Academy of Science students and their families. Another student says of Wolfe, "He'll make you love anything."
Loudoun County's Academy of Science, which will enter its fourth year, has nurtured a love of science among the senior class. (By Richard A. Lipski -- The Washington Post)

Ad Blitz Has Stern Message for Truants

The Prince George's County Board of Education is unleashing a barrage of advertising directed towards the 6,000 students who are regularly skipping class.


Testing Change
Raises Scores

Switch in testing for students learning English rebounds scores for immigrant-rich schools in Northern Virginia after they previously failed under federal No Child Left Behind.


Tips for New Drivers

What makes a quality driving school? Two experts from AAA offered their suggestions Live Online.



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