Here’s what it’s like to get your senior year ‘canceled’ due to COVID-19
Like many high school seniors, my daughter was looking forward to celebrating the end of an era—until COVID-19 forced the cancellation of graduation and other milestone-marking rituals. But, we’ve managed to find a silver lining in our unexpected family togetherness.
Purcellville high school teacher Addie Schafer on distance learning and COVID-19’s impact on education
English and drama teacher Addie Schafer was looking forward to finishing out the school year with the student musical. Then coronavirus pulled the curtain.
Talking to kids about racism: How parents can start the discussion
Many parents are wondering when is the best time to talk to their children about racism and the civil unrest happening around the world.
Arlington photographer captures Yorktown graduates in photo essay
Matt Mendelsohn started the project ‘Not Forgotten: The Yorktown Seniors of 2020’ not long after the graduating seniors of Yorktown High School found out they would be finishing their last year at home.
Arlington teacher and ABC7/WJLA-TV meteorologist launches new show
Ryan Miller is a science teacher at Washington Liberty High School and local meteorologist for ABC7/WJLA-TV, so when students headed home when the pandemic began, he combined his passions into “Outside the Classroom.”
The school year is about to end. Here’s how to keep your kids learning through the summer.
Ileana Rios of Beech Tree Elementary School, a veteran educator for over 18 years, shares why it’s important to keep your students engaged and enriched throughout the summer.