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In the District, the rise of the school garden
Even the desk chair has to pass a test
Phase in earlier bedtimes before school starts, experts say
Schools minister to kids’ fitness and nutrition needs
Healthful back-to-school snacks
When to keep a sick child home from school
Teachers tell parents how to help their kids be better students
Washington area public schools are chipping away at paper use
D.C. area students face variety of classrooms, from high tech to temporary
