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Montgomery County school year extended into late June to make up for snow days
1+ hour, 17+ min ago (139+ words) Public school students in Montgomery County, Maryland, will have classes into late June to make up for days missed because of January's snow storm. On Thursday, Montgomery County Public Schools announced the following makeup dates: Wednesday, June 17 was originally set…...
The economy is booming. So why is the job market lagging?
1+ week, 2+ day ago (441+ words) A hiring sign on June 25, 2025 in Austin, Texas, U.S. The U.S. economy is on a tear. So why is the American job market limping behind? The Labor Department is expected to report Wednesday that companies, government agencies and nonprofits added 75,000 jobs last…...
MCPS and PGCPS choose Muslim holiday as snow make up day
1+ week, 2+ day ago (12+ words) MCPS and PGCPS choose Muslim holiday as snow make up day'NBC4 Washington...
American U to give $4,500 to every undergrad to participate in an internship
1+ week, 3+ day ago (15+ words) American U to give $4,500 to every undergrad to participate in an internship'NBC4 Washington...
UDC launches new education school as it celebrates 175th anniversary
2+ week, 1+ day ago (11+ words) UDC launches new education school as it celebrates 175th anniversary'NBC4 Washington...
PGCPS will open Wednesday on delay after 7 days closed
2+ week, 2+ day ago (242+ words) Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS) says it will open on a 2-hour delay Wednesday. Emergency personnel should still report to work on time and food services will be serving breakfast, according to the PGCPS website. So far, the system…...
Black History Month centennial channels angst over anti-DEI climate into education, free resources
2+ week, 4+ day ago (944+ words) For academics, historians and activists, the past year has been tumultuous in advocating the teaching of Black history in the United States. "States and cities are nervous about retribution from the White House," said DeRay Mckesson, a longtime activist and…...
Parents' reactions are mixed as DC schools reopen but snow and ice remain
3+ week, 1+ day ago (14+ words) Mixed reaction from parents as DC schools reopen but snow and ice remains'nbcwashington.com...
DC students walk over mounds of snow as they return back to school
3+ week, 1+ day ago (14+ words) DC students walk over mounds of snow as they return back to school'nbcwashington.com...
‘Unholy amount of homework': Students stay home for second day
3+ week, 3+ day ago (12+ words) Unholy amount of homework': Students stay home for second day'nbcwashington.com...