Education
Students With Disabilities in DC Jail Sue School System for Lack of Virtual Classes
Several civil rights groups filed a lawsuit against the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) on behalf of two disabled...
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Howard University Gets $1.59 Million Grant for Vaccination Work via Mobile Units
Howard University College of Medicine has received a total of $1.59 million to fund its efforts to produce mobile vaccination...
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All DC Schools Set to Reopen Five Days of In-Person Learning in Fall
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser is expecting all public schools in the District to fully reopen for in-person learning, five days...
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One of Two Iowa State Students Killed in Boat Accident Turns Out DC Native
A resident of the District was among the two Iowa State University students who died when their boat capsized on...
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Former DC School Teacher Accused of Sexually Abusing Underage Student
A former DC public school teacher was arrested on a child sex abuse charge in connection with a 2015 incident.
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Georgetown University Fires Law Professor Over Racist Comments on Zoom
A law professor at Georgetown University has been fired after she came under fire for making racist remarks in a...
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Police Investigate Death of American University Student Found in Shower
DC police launched an investigation into the death of an American University student, who was found dead in the shower...
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DC High School Sports to Return in Phases, Starting March 15, Mayor Says
High schools in the District will be able to resume sports that require less contact, beginning March 15, according to...
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American, Gallaudet, Other DC Universities Create Mobile COVID-19 Testing Lab
American University is leading a new initiative to open a mobile COVID-19 testing laboratory in partnership with other DC universities.
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‘Virtual Speaking Masterclass DC’ Teaches Skills for Better Online Communication
Author and speaker David McCrae is holding a virtual workshop to teach a DC area audience the key skills of...
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