Mayor, Parents Joyfully Wave Kids Back to School
• August 25, 2025

Mayor Muriel Bowser joined District leaders and community members to celebrate the first day of school for thousands of students across Washington, D.C., by cutting the ribbon on a $71 […]

New Georgetown Preschool Offers Hands-On Learning 
• August 13, 2025

By Maren Fagen   As the back-to-school season approaches and parents and caregivers of Washington’s youngest residents seek early learning opportunities, a new preschool in Georgetown is set to welcome up […]

D.C. Public Schools Ban Cell Phones   
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 When public school begins on Aug. 25 in Washington, D.C., students will face a new rule that might be painful: no cell phones allowed.   “Beginning in the 2025-26 school year, […]

The British International School of Washington: ‘A Hidden Gem’  
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Sponsored Content  With impactful teachers, a rigorous education and lasting friendships, the British International School of Washington on Wisconsin Avenue is what Principal Oona Carlin calls “a hidden gem” in […]

Editorial: BTS, Not Just a K-Pop Group  
• August 12, 2025

In a chaotic and uncertain world, there’s at least one thing each fall we can count on: the smell of newly sharpened pencils, just-opened markers and freshly ironed clothes. Back-to-school season […]

Back-to-School Briefs, Aug. 2023
• August 16, 2023

Gearing up for Back-to-School, Georgetown students and families can look forward to new school programs and fresh faces. While D.C. public schools will begin Monday, August 28, private schools often […]

AHC Resident Services Backpack Distribution
• September 1, 2021

Gates of Ballston: Date & Time: Wednesday, Sept 8th from 4:30pm-5:30pm Location: Gates of Ballston Community Center (4108 4th St N, Arlington, VA 22203)

First Day Fully Open for ‘Full-Up’ Hyde-Addison School
• August 30, 2021

D.C. Public Schools opened fully to all students today, Aug. 30, and the atmosphere appeared to be – subdued excitement.  At least at Georgetown’s only public elementary school, Hyde-Addison. “The […]

National Virtual Briefing on Summer Enrichment Funding Proposed for the Next COVID-19 Relief Package
• February 26, 2021

Please join U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (CT) and Michael Bennet (CO), along with national out-of-school time leaders on March 3, 2021, for an update on a K-12 reconciliation bill that […]

Cook on a Whim: Dark Chocolate Olive Oil Muffins
• August 27, 2020

The olive oil adds a hint of sophistication, but these are still the friendly, comforting, delicious little morsels we all know and love, sure to put a smile on anyone’s face no matter what.