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ACLU sues DC high school on behalf of students over pro-Palestinian programming
A legal battle is brewing at a D.C. high school and advocates for a student group say they’re taking the fight to federal court.
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ACLU sues DC high school on behalf of students over pro-Palestinian programming
The ACLU said the Arab student union has tried for months to bring pro-Palestinian programming to the D.C. campus, but administrators have shut it down. News4’s Walter Morris reports.
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DC mayor unveils bill to address chronic truancy
D.C.’s mayor unveiled legislation Wednesday intended to curb chronic truancy in the District. More than a third of D.C. students are missing too much school, according to the Office of the State Superintendent of Education, which considers students chronically truant if they have 10 or more unexcused absences. Under Mayor Muriel Bowser’s UPLIFT Act, there would be a mandatory...
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DC mayor unveils bill to address truancy
Mayor Muriel Bowser unveiled a new bill aimed at tackling D.C.’s truancy issue. News4’s Aimee Cho breaks down what’s in it.
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Councilmember introduces legislation to reduce DC's chronic truancy rate
Eleven D.C. public high schools have truancy rates higher than 70% with two hovering around 80%. News4’s Derrick Ward reports on new legislation to address chronic truancy.
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‘Let's walk it out, babies': DC school crossing guard is recognized by community
On Crossing Guard Appreciation Day, a community in Northwest D.C. thanked Debra Walker, who has served as a DDOT safety technician for a decade. News4’s Joseph Olmo caught Walker in action as she guided and greeted families.
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‘Very sober budget': Cuts, layoffs in DCPS possible despite increased local funding
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is proposing an increase in local funds for public schools, but that’s unlikely to offset inflation and the loss of millions of dollars in federal aid. Speaking at an education summit Wednesday, Bowser spoke candidly about next year’s budget and the possibility of cuts in services and layoffs in D.C. Public Schools. “I’ll describe it...
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Mayor proposes increase in local funds for DC schools, but cuts remain likely
Mayor Muriel Bowser proposed more local funding for D.C. Public Schools, but with inflation and reduced federal funds, some tough decisions are ahead. News4’s Mark Segraves reports.
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DCPS faces potential cuts amid DC budget crisis
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser’s proposed school budget for next fiscal year is bigger than last year, but the school system says it’s losing tens of millions of dollars in federal pandemic funds and facing rising costs and rising teacher salaries. D.C. Public Schools Chancellor Lewis Ferebee has estimated as many as 450 positions could be eliminated. DCPS officials have...
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DCPS faces potential cuts amid DC budget crisis
A potential budget crunch for D.C. Public Schools could result in layoffs. News4’s Mark Segraves asked the mayor about staffing cuts.
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DC schools introduce anti-racist social studies curriculum
The tumultuous year of 2020 made many parents think about how to talk with their kids about sensitive topics. DC Public Schools educators realized they needed to make some changes to how they prepare students for the future. DCPS students will soon get a new take on social studies for the first time in 17 years. It’s part of a…
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DC schools and teachers union continue contract negotiations
Washington Teachers’ Union members and DC Public Schools leaders, including Chancellor Dr. Lewis Ferebee, will decide new terms before the current contract expires in September. News4’s Juliana Valencia reports.
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Cameras to be installed on DC school buses to identify passing cars
Cameras will be installed on D.C. school buses in March to identify cars that pass while bus stop signs are extended.
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Cameras to be installed on DC school buses to identify passing cars
Cameras will be installed on approximately 25 buses beginning in March. Transportation Reporter Adam Tuss has the details.
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Understanding absenteeism in schools: ‘It's such a deeper issue'
Kevon McNeal was dressed and ready to head out the door at 6:30 a.m. on a cold Monday. On a typical school day, the 13-year-old would be headed to Kramer Middle School in Southeast D.C., but on this day, Kevon, his mother and a group of students were headed to the ski slopes as a reward for good grades...
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DC schools create anti-racist social studies curriculum
For the first time in 17 years, the social studies standards for D.C. public and charter school students are changing to a new curriculum. The concept for the new standards began after the protests over George Floyd’s murder in 2020.
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Examining truancy causes and solutions
During the pandemic, schools saw record levels of absenteeism, and many are still struggling to get kids back in class. The problem is especially pronounced in the District, where four in 10 students are missing too much school. Investigative Reporter Tracee Wilkins and the News4 I-Team examines why it’s happening and how some schools are working to turn around this...
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DC Public Schools' chancellor offers advice ahead of lottery deadline
Deadlines are coming up for students in the District to decide the top schools they’d like to attend next year. News4’s Juliana Valencia spoke to Dr. Lewis Ferebee about what parents and students need to know.
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Mother's death inspires DC student's pursuit of becoming a trauma surgeon
A D.C. high school senior is pursuing his dreams of becoming a trauma surgeon. This spring, Evan Bowie will be honored with an award from the National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists. Bowie is learning how to treat athletes for injuries. He is certified in CPR and first aid. He also did a summer training program at...
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Senior set to receive ‘Future Medical Leader Award'
From the classroom to the operating room. A DC high school senior is pursuing his dreams of becoming a trauma surgeon. News4’s Aimee Cho reports