Starting in January, Marymount University will offer intermediate and advanced English classes for the first time through the institution’s newly-launched Intensive English Language Program (IELP).
Catering to international students and other individuals for whom English is not a primary language,...
Arlington School Board members on Dec. 1 will attempt to sort out conflicting views as they get their first formal look at the proposed 2023-24 school calendar.
The proposal by Superintendent Francisco Durán and staff diverts from the recommendation of...
Jumpin’ Jack Flash it’s a gas-gas-gas, only not necessarily in a good way for county taxpayers.
But, county school officials said, a request by Washington Gas for a 43-percent increase in reimbursement for work being done at “The Heights” building...
Arlington School Board members on Dec. 1 are slated to approve new rules regarding the use of sexually-explicit material in classroom instruction, falling in line behind new state requirements that give local school districts no discretion in the matter.
School...
The phrase “there ain’t no such thing as a free lunch” may remain a truism economically if not necessarily politically, but the Arlington School Board is hoping to get somebody else to pay for student meals.
As part of its...
Arlington County Board members recently appointed the following individuals to the Teen Advisory Board, with terms expiring June 30, 2023.
Avalon Bennett and Carrie Finn were appointed co-chairs of the panel, and Cady Shenk was appointed executive assistant leader.
The following...
Henry Price, a student at Washington-Liberty High School, has been named to the All-Virginia Jazz Ensemble in the trombone section, and performed at the Virginia Music Educators’ state convention in Richmond on Nov. 17.
In addition, Josephine Hoey of Wakefield...
A George Mason University alumnus who went on to make his mark in higher education will return to serve as speaker at the university’s winter commencement, slated for Dec. 15.
Gregory Fowler earned a master’s degree in English at Mason...
Eight Arlington public schools have for the first time received the designation of “Virginia Purple Star School” for their commitment to military families.
Arlington Career Center, Arlington Traditional School, Key Elementary School, Hoffman-Boston Elementary School, Kenmore Middle School, Oakridge Elementary...
Dr. Eric Bubar, the founding associate professor of engineering at Marymount University who is well-known for using his scientific and 3D-printing talents to support those in need locally and around the world, has been recognized by the Virginia Foundation...
