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Restraint policy examined at Montgomery County Public Schools
8/31/12 11:08 AM
A Montgomery County student who has Down Syndrome was restrained by school officials for 45 minutes. And he isn't the only one.
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Harvard probing dozens for possible cheating
8/31/12 6:57 AM
Harvard University is investigating whether dozens of undergraduate students cheated on a take-home exam last spring.
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The vegetarian lunch box: brown bag that tofu
8/30/12 12:58 PM
Does your kid have a hankering for tofu? A craving for seitan? If so, check out our vegetarian lunch box inspirations.

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Tips for parents on preventing bullying in school
8/30/12 10:06 AM
Bullying is one of the most prevalent issues facing children, teens and their parents in schools nationwide. The director of the National Bullying Prevention Center shares tips on how to recognize and prevent bullying.

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How to keep your kids eating healthy at school
8/30/12 10:04 AM
Healthy eating options and locally grown produce are becoming more and more popular in school cafeterias nationwide. The president of the School Nutrition Association says that it's also booming in the D.C. area.
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U.Va. president calls for academic changes
8/29/12 11:57 AM
A meeting Tuesday night marked the first time UVA president Teresa Sullivan addressed faculty members since she was forced to resign and was then reinstated in June.
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D.C. students prove their school is 'awesome' in viral video
8/29/12 8:30 AM
More than 30 students at Benjamin Orr Elementary School participated in the making of "Our School is Awesome," a music video sharing their love of learning.
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What was your favorite (and least favorite) subject in school?
8/27/12 2:21 PM
As part of our Back to School Week coverage, we wanted to know what your favorite and least favorite subjects were. You all answered, and most of you apparently didn't like math.
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Beautification Day gives D.C. schools a new shine
8/27/12 10:24 AM
Thousands of volunteers turned out Saturday for the annual D.C. Public Schools "Beautification Day" event in an effort to “spruce up” D.C. public school buildings ahead of the first day of school.

Drew Brees: Get your kids moving and active
8/31/12 10:16 AM
Not only is New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees one of the top players in football, he's also a leading advocate for physical fitness among kids. Check out his tips on keeping your kids active and healthy.
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Yale president Richard C. Levin stepping down after 20 years
8/31/12 6:50 AM
Yale University President Richard C. Levin, who transformed the Ivy League school with a major building and renovation program, an expansion in financial aid and growing international ties, announced Thursday he is stepping down at the end of the academic year after 20 years.
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Report: U.Va. fraternity under scrutiny for possible hazing
8/30/12 11:36 AM
The Daily Progress reports that an anonymous tipster told police that a hazing incident involving the Omega Psi Phi fraternity at the University of Virginia left a pledge with broken ribs.
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Prince George's 4th grader works to promote healthy living
8/30/12 10:05 AM
A 4th grader from Prince George's County has been given the unique opportunity to be a community leader when it comes to staying healthy and active while having fun as a young person.

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Beat separation anxiety on the first day of school
8/30/12 10:04 AM
In the first of a series of guest articles for ABC7's Back to School Week, Kidville owner Anjali Varma has some tips on how to deal with separation anxiety for young children as they adjust to going to school.

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Packing a gluten-free lunch box
8/29/12 11:28 AM
Trying to pack a traditional sandwich for the gluten-free kid in your life? Kick the school year off right with some delicious wheat-free lunch box treats.

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PHOTOS: A totally rad look at retro lunch boxes
8/28/12 11:45 AM
Get ready for a blast into your lunchroom past! Here are some of the coolest, retro lunch boxes that held all of those beloved Wonder Bread sandwiches and Twinkies.
School enrollment up as students head back
8/27/12 12:37 PM
As students in the District and Montgomery, Howard and Frederick counties head back to class Monday, officials say enrollment is rising in some schools around the Washington region.
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A sparkling first day ahead for Bruce-Monroe Elementary
8/24/12 7:05 PM
D.C. Schools Chancellor Kaya Henderson was on hand at Bruce-Monroe Elementary School @ Park View in Northwest for the final inspection of the renovations - one that turned up bustling activity.
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