Tag: public_schools

Mayor Bowser Invites Community to "Clap Them Back" for School Opening

18 Aug 2026 8:02 a.m. · Source: District of Columbia Mayors Office

Mayor Bowser invites DC residents to "Clap Them Back" on August 24, 2026, welcoming students to public and charter schools across all eight wards. The event aims to foster a positive start to the 2027-2026 school year with community encouragement.

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Mayor Bowser to Host "Clap Them Back" Event for DC Students

16 Aug 2026 9:36 a.m. · Source: District of Columbia Mayors Office

Mayor Bowser and DC officials invite community to "Clap Them Back" event on August 24, 2026, to welcome public school students across all eight wards with encouragement and positive energy for the new school year.

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Fairfax County DEMS Hosts Back-to-School Preparedness Webinar Tonight

5 Aug 2026 9:32 a.m. · Source: Fairfax County Emergency Information

Fairfax County's DEMS offers a free webinar tonight, August 5, at 7 p.m. Learn about back-to-school preparedness from Purvis Dawson of Fairfax County Public Schools. No registration is needed for this vital emergency planning session.

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Media Monitor: Los Angeles School District Adopts Strict Screen Time Rules

23 Jun 2026 8:40 p.m. · Source: Washington Post

The Washington Post reports the Los Angeles Unified School District, the nation's second-largest, has passed prescriptive new screen time rules for students, set to begin in August.

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Governor Spanberger Endorses Virginia House Budget Proposal

12 Jun 2026 11:53 a.m. · Source: Office of Virginia Governor

Governor Abigail Spanberger backs Virginia House of Delegates' budget proposal, citing investments in schools, infrastructure, and economic growth. The plan includes raises, addresses 'One Big Beautiful Bill' impacts, and outlines a review of the data center industry.

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DC Office of Student Advocate Highlights June Initiatives and Resources

8 Jun 2026 2:06 p.m. · Source: District of Columbia Government

The DC Office of the Student Advocate (OSA) announces June 2026 initiatives, including Juneteenth celebrations, youth leadership programs, and resources for students and families, while inviting community engagement for the upcoming school year.

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Media Monitor: Janeese Lewis George Leads D.C. Mayoral Primary, Post-Schar School Poll Finds

5 Jun 2026 2:34 p.m. · Source: Washington Post

The Washington Post is reporting that democratic socialist Janeese Lewis George leads the D.C. mayoral primary by 11 points over Kenyan R. McDuffie, according to a Post-Schar School poll.

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Lamont Establishes Blue-Ribbon Commission for K-12 Education Funding Reform

18 May 2026 2:07 p.m. · Source: Connecticut Governors Office

Governor Ned Lamont has appointed a Blue-Ribbon Commission to overhaul Connecticut's K-12 education funding. The group will deliver actionable recommendations by January 2027 to update formulas, improve efficiency, and maximize student outcomes statewide.

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Public School Spending Per Pupil Reaches Historic High in 2024

7 May 2026 10:52 a.m. · Source: U.S. Census Bureau

National public school spending per pupil reached a historic high of $17,619 in fiscal year 2024, marking a 6.6% increase from the previous year, according to new data released by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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