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Arlington GOP sees opening on school-reopening issue

If the issue of school-reopening lingers as a sore subject with Arlington parents and the broader community headed into the November elections, could it be a political winner for local Republicans? The rank and file among county Republicans stands virtually...

Mason to host forum on development plans

George Mason University on March 2 will host its fifth public-engagement session on the future development of its various campuses. The event will be held at 10:30 a.m. via Zoom. “During this session, our consultants will continue discussions of the scenarios...

Mason moves ahead with Arlington innovation effort

George Mason University’s plan to develop a major compound in Arlington focused on technology has taken another step forward. The university’s board of visitors has authorized staff to begin official negotiations with the newly formed Mason Innovation Partners as the...

Va. students see success on AP exams

It wasn’t Virginia’s best showing, but public-school students in the commonwealth ranked 10th in the nation in terms of achievement on Advanced Placement (AP) tests last year. A total of 28.6 percent of graduating Virginia seniors took at least one...

Mason creates panel to guide innovation-campus planning

George Mason University has empaneled a group of regional business, economic-development and civic leaders to focus on the university’s Arlington campus and its connection to the region’s efforts to develop innovation. The President’s Innovation Advisory Council (PIAC) was named by...

Arlington school leaders ban track athletes from state tourney

High-school track and field competitors from across the commonwealth’s largest jurisdictions will descend on Virginia Beach March 1 for the Virginia High School League’s Class 6 boys and girls indoor state-championship meets. But Arlington athletes will not be among them. County...

Oakcrest School team headed to Va. Science Olympiad

Oakcrest School’s Science Olympiad team has advanced to the Virginia State Science Olympiad Tournament, after competing in the regional tournament on Feb. 6. Thirty Oakcrest students participated in regionals, teaming up for 25 different science and engineering events against other...

Arlington educator lauded by VFW post

Charles Harvey III, an educator at Arlington Science Focus School, has been named Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3150’s Teacher of the Year for the 2020-21 school year. Harvey oversees and is responsible for all instructional and administrative technology, Weather...
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New School Board member receives liaison assignments

New Arlington School Board member Bethany Sutton has her assignments. School Board members on Feb. 2 are expected to approve...
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