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D.C. bill would prevent fourth-grade illiteracy

D.C. bill would prevent fourth-grade illiteracy

Rachel Baye · January 8, 2013 5:00 am

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The county's school board is seeking funding to install a video intercom system to regulate access into Montgomery County elementary schools during the school day.

Montgomery County board OKs elementary schools security boost

Rachel Baye · January 8, 2013 5:00 am

According to a report released by former DC Public Schools Chancellor Michelle Rhee, the District has the fourth-best education policy in the country. Examiner file photo

D.C. education policy ranks 4th nationally: Study

Rachel Baye · January 7, 2013 5:00 am

DC Public SchoolS Chancellor Kaya Henderson told parents community meetings would be held to incorporate parental concerns in final school closure decisions. (Photo: Examiner file)

D.C. school closings push parents to charter schools

Rachel Baye · January 5, 2013 5:00 am

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Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell announced a plan to allow teachers from the Teach for America program teach in Virginia's schools and opt out of certain state requirements.

Gov. Bob McDonnell pushing Teach for America in Virginia schools

Rachel Baye · January 3, 2013 5:00 am

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A new "Frontline" documentary examines reforms instituted by Michelle Rhee during her time as chancellor of DC Public Schools.

Michelle Rhee proud of controversial school reform efforts in D.C.

Rachel Baye · January 3, 2013 5:00 am

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3-Minute Interview: Nick Troiano of Can Kicks Back

Rachel Baye · January 2, 2013 5:00 am

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Growth of the oyster and blue crab populations in the Chesapeake Bay in 2012 are some of the bright spots in a report by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation on Bay health.

Energy and Environment

Foundation report: Health of Chesapeake Bay slightly better

Rachel Baye · January 2, 2013 5:00 am

BETHESDA, MD - AUGUST 19: TV reporter Roby Chavez (R) and his partner Chris Roe (L) share a moment as they try out their wedding tuxedos at a tailor shop August 19, 2010 in Bethesda, Maryland. Chavez of Matthews, Louisiana, and Roe, of Monticello, Wisconsin, tied the knot on August 21, 2010 in Washington, DC. Roe popped the question on the night the nation's capital became the sixth place in the U.S. to legalize same-sex marriage. Same-sex marriage will become legal in Maryland on Jan. 1. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Maryland, Virginia ring in 2013 with gay marriage and higher tolls

Rachel Baye · December 29, 2012 5:00 am

Guns on display at a gun show in Chantilly, VA, Saturday, December 29th, 2012

Fear of firearm ban spurs gun sales

Rachel Baye · December 29, 2012 5:00 am

Maryland lawmaker wants to let residents order kosher wines

Maryland lawmaker wants to let residents order kosher wines

Rachel Baye · December 29, 2012 5:00 am

Same-sex marriage faces some lingering resistance in Maryland

Same-sex marriage faces some lingering resistance in Maryland

Rachel Baye · December 26, 2012 5:00 am