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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
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DCPS teacher on leave after misconduct allegations
A D.C. elementary school teacher is on leave after allegations that he was exposing himself to people inside his apartment complex and on social media. Investigative Reporter Tracee Wilkins explains why the allegations are considered so serious.
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DCPS teacher on leave after indecent exposure allegations
D.C. Public Schools put an elementary school on leave after allegations he exposed himself to other people in public spaces at his apartment complex. News4’s Jackie Bensen reports.
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DC teacher accused of exposing himself in apartment complex
The D.C. public school system has placed one of its elementary school teachers on leave and is investigating after disturbing allegations were made by his apartment complex concerning incidents of him exposing himself to people inside the complex and online.
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DC teacher accused of exposing himself in apartment complex
The D.C. public school system has placed one of its elementary school teachers on leave and is investigating after disturbing allegations were made by his apartment complex concerning incidents of him exposing himself to people inside the complex and online. Investigative Reporter Tracee Wilkins broke the story.
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DC's Kramer Middle School celebrated for attendance rate
One D.C. middle school could provide a blueprint on how to get kids to attend more regularly. News4’s Dominique Moody reports.
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Less than half of chronically truant DC students referred for help
As the number of young people victimized by or charged with crimes in the District increases, tens of thousands of D.C. students are chronically truant. But less than half were referred to other agencies for help last year. According to a new report from D.C.’s Office of the State Superintendent of Education, truancy did slightly decrease in the past...
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Less than half of truant DC students referred for help
As the number of young people victimized by or charged with crimes in D.C., the number of D.C. students who are chronically truant is in the tens of thousands. News4’s Mark Segraves reports.
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About 4 in 10 DC students are chronically truant, report says
Chronic truancy dropped in Washington, D.C., last school year compared to during the pandemic, but too many kids are still missing too much school, especially at D.C.’s high schools, where nearly half of kids are considered chronically truant, according to a report released this week. The report from the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) speaks volumes...