Topic: Washington, DC

Six percent of D.C. public school employees get separation notes

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The District of Columbia Public Schools has notified 413 employees of their separation as the result of IMPACT evaluations, the DCPS said on Friday.IMPACT evaluates teacher performance based on student achievement, instructional expertise, collaboration, and professionalism. Other employees are ...
One day after his arrest at a protest near the steps of the US Congress, Washington DC mayor Vincent Gray on Tuesday decried the capital city's role as a "political pawn" in recent federal budget negotiations."We think we were a bargaining chip ...
On "To diversify, Nevada must better educate, community leaders conclude" from lvfacts101: "Throwing money at the public school system is merely throwing good money after bad. If money were the answer, the Washington, D.C., public school system would be putting out Rhodes ...

Historical Restaurants in DC

Martin's Tavern 2010 marks the 75th anniversary of Martin's Tavern, a popular restaurant that has served many famous names since the Depression. Famous Luigi's Famous Luigi's is one of Washington's oldest Italian restaurants. When Luigi Calvi opened his door's of his Italian ...
History The space professional certification program was borne out of the 2001 Space Commission report. The majority of space careers are located in Texas, Florida and Washington, D.C.

Administration and society

Washington's governmental structure has slowly evolved into a limited form of self-government under the control of Congress. Ten years later, Congress amended the city charter to provide for an eight-member board of aldermen and a 12-member common council who together elected a ...

Juashaunna Kelly

High school senior Juashaunna Kelly was disqualified from a District of Columbia indoor track and field meet in January 2008 because of her Muslim clothing. Theodore Roosevelt High School Fastest one and two mile times in the District of Columbia for winter ...
Imagine living in the most important city of the United States a city nestled within the heart of politics, history, culture and lush areas of green. Often referred to as one of the most dynamic and diverse cities in the world, Washington, ...

Six Flags Homeschool Day

Six Flags Homeschool Day is an annual event set aside specifically for homeschoolers and their families. //www.sixflags.com/greatAmerica/events/CalendarEvents.aspx To participate in this event - much like all other special group activities offered by Six Flags - these non-refundable tickets can be purchased via ...

Fall Fringe Festival

Didn't get enough of the Capital Fringe Festival this summer? The annual performing arts event in Washington, DC introduces risk-taking art and non-traditional performances including theater, dance, music, poetry, puppetry and more. Cryptic, valuable, subtle. We are elephants, huge and hidden. Cryptic, ...
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