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AP success stories grow dramatically in Montgomery (Post, December 1, 2009; 2:58 PM)
Violence at D.C. charter schools prompts more police (Post, December 1, 2009)
More of the best and brightest heading to community college: Recession-wary honor students are using community college as door to elite schools (Post, November 30, 2009)
Two charter school studies, two findings on effectiveness (Post, November 30, 2009)
Jay Mathews: Five strikes against an education writer (Post, November 30, 2009)
Calvert, Md., high school turns students loose at lunch (Post, November 29, 2009)
In the Black Friday crowds, a lingering sense of caution: Top of the list for many shoppers: Sticking to a budget (Post, November 28, 2009)
Chaos control is a challenge as Montgomery enrollment surges: Montgomery school construction can't keep pace with enrollment (Post, November 28, 2009)
After motorcade injuries, D.C. officer battles back to job: D.C. motorcycle officer injured in motorcade battles back to return to job (Post, November 28, 2009)
Fiscal straits challenge fast-growing Arizona State U.: Arizona State trimming staff, programs in face of state budget cuts (Post, November 28, 2009)
Alexandria schools aim for more minorities in gifted classes: MORE DIVERSITY SOUGHT IN CLASSES
Virginia also will study ways to boost minority enrollment (Post, November 27, 2009)
Joblessness adds to burden on D.C. area schools: Greater need seen for subsidized meals and other services (Post, November 27, 2009)
Class Struggle: Parents could also use guidance counselors (Post, November 26, 2009)
Va. Tech to help decode the turkey's genetic gobbledygook: Va. Tech research could lead to 'happier' birds, bigger breasts or legs (Post, November 26, 2009)
Judge rejects D.C. teachers union's complaint over layoffs: AGE WAS MOTIVE, UNION CLAIMED
Budget cut necessitated action eventually, judge says (Post, November 25, 2009)
After prison, GWU student pursues second chance: After spending 10 years behind bars in California, GWU student takes on a more hopeful but still formidable challenge (Post, November 25, 2009)
Mary Washington students to donate $10,000 to charity (Post, November 24, 2009; 6:37 AM)
Blacks hit hard by economy's punch: 34.5 percent of young African American men are unemployed (Post, November 24, 2009)
Goodwill stores in D.C. area flourishing in bad times: With rent down and demand up, the charity looks to expand outlets for bargain-hungry shoppers (Post, November 24, 2009)
Archdiocese questions future of 14 D.C., Md. schools: 14 in District and Md. with lower enrollment discuss concerns (Post, November 24, 2009)
Children in home-based day-care watching more TV, study says (Post, November 24, 2009)
Montgomery officials acknowledge school funding shortfall: County responds to state report, braces for possible court battle (Post, November 24, 2009)
D.C. activist among Rhodes scholarship winners: 2 others from Virginia among 32 nationwide to win top honor (Post, November 23, 2009)
Country estate gets new life as oasis of learning in D.C.: The long-neglected grounds of a D.C. estate are spruced up and opened to the public (Post, November 23, 2009)
Christian Scientists seek reimbursement for prayers (Post, November 23, 2009)
Shouldn't the evaluating get evaluated? (Post, November 23, 2009)
Teens in American U. program learn about law via moot court: Teens in American U. program argue cases in moot court (Post, November 22, 2009)
In recession, one road led back home: After hitting dead end in job search, new graduate rethinks her path (Post, November 22, 2009)
D.C. charter schools put out a call for protection: Officers should be helping to derail area's spillover violence, NE principal says (Post, November 22, 2009)
Southern Maryland Notebook: Federal, state officials highlight center for at-risk kids in Waldorf (Post, November 22, 2009)
D.C. unemployment climbs to among highest in nation: Jobless rate ranks near top in U.S.; Va. steady; Md. rises slightly (Post, November 21, 2009)
Calif. college student fees on the rise: Facing state funding gap, university system calls for 32% increase (Post, November 21, 2009)
Debate on playtime's value grows as more states fund preschool: A debate over the value of make-believe and other games in preschool classes is deepening as more states fund programs (Post, November 21, 2009)
EDUCATION: Book Review: Making the Grades by Todd Farley (Post, November 22, 2009)
Montgomery school board backs six-year construction plan: Board of Education in Montgomery rejects closure of elementary (Post, November 20, 2009)
19 alleged gang members in Md. face federal charges (Post, November 20, 2009)
Report urges separation from UDC for new 2-year college (Post, November 20, 2009)
Discount retailer Forman Mills to open pair of new area stores (Post, November 20, 2009)
Gates Foundation gives $335 million for teacher effectiveness (Post, November 20, 2009)
Young heirs grapple with wealth of ambivalence: Young heirs seek moral balance between inherited windfalls, social responsibilities (Post, November 20, 2009)
Alternate exams questioned as test scores rise in Virginia: 'Portfolio' exams spread in Va.
'How do you know we are closing the . . . gap?' (Post, November 19, 2009)
Enrollment up at Md. public, private colleges (Post, November 19, 2009)
Man charged with involuntary manslaughter in fireworks-related death (Post, November 18, 2009; 3:19 PM)
Md. lobbyist with drunken-driving convictions freed: Tougher term sought for offender who represented county (Post, November 19, 2009)
Class Struggle: Term papers are worth the time and trouble (Post, November 19, 2009)
First lady helps USDA honor Fairfax school's healthy habits: At Hollin Meadows Elementary in Va., first lady helps USDA honor the school's nutrition and fitness efforts (Post, November 19, 2009)
Virginia analyzing lack of minorities in gifted programs (Post, November 18, 2009)
Va. to study minorities in gifted education programs (Post, November 17, 2009; 7:34 PM)
To save money, Fairfax schools may change bus boundaries: To help cut busing costs, Fairfax officials suggest getting more kids to walk to school (Post, November 18, 2009)
Maryland woman gets 12 years in mortgage scam: Md. woman claimed to be helping owners avoid foreclosure (Post, November 17, 2009)
Fairfax schools debate language instruction and its costs: In Fairfax schools, the debate becomes fundamentals vs. frills (Post, November 17, 2009)
Second NE shooting victim dies (Post, November 16, 2009; 4:18 PM)
Report says performance of Arizona's charter schools is mixed: Study finds that gains fall short of success in regular schools (Post, November 16, 2009)
D.C. schools offer students breakfast in the classroom: D.C. schools try to boost participation in free service with classroom breakfasts (Post, November 16, 2009)
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VALERIE STRAUSS: Blogging at washingtonpost.com/answersheet (Post, November 16, 2009)
More optimistic label for 'at-risk' kids draws skepticism (Post, November 16, 2009)
GWU's exercise in ground-floor entrepreneurship: Enterprising students compete for seed money in 'Pitch George' contest (Post, November 15, 2009)
Debate flares over Prince George's schools' siblings policy: Prince George's may end automatic entry to specialty schools (Post, November 15, 2009)
Grant providers answer call to action: Despite the downturn, some are giving more to nonprofit groups (Post, November 15, 2009)
Downturn stalls U-Md.'s plans for upscale East Campus district (Post, November 14, 2009)
Md. Islamic center's owner targeted for alleged ties to Iran: Authorities suspect property's owner has ties to Iran government (Post, November 14, 2009)
D.C.'s 'All Hands' to continue, despite ruling: Police chief's strategy on 'strong legal ground,' Fenty says (Post, November 14, 2009)
Pr. George's schools debate automatic admission to specialty programs for siblings (Post, November 13, 2009; 1:52 PM)
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