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D.C. schools to help balance enrollmant with teacher pay initiative
9/5/12 5:54 PM
Some D.C. schools have too many students and others are nearly empty. To help balance this out, under a new teacher pay initiative, high-performing teachers in low-income schools will be rewarded.
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Top 10 vegan afterschool snack ideas
8/31/12 3:52 PM
There’s more to afterschool snacks than a bowl of cereal or a bag of chips – especially when you’re trying to keep things vegan. Here are some delicious ideas that ALL children will enjoy after a long day in the classroom.
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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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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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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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Fairfax County students get fresh start for school with free haircuts
8/27/12 10:48 PM
Derrick Penny is making sure the first impression students make is a good one. The Fairfax County firefighter is a seasoned veteran - at cutting hair.

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D.C. public schools work to attract students from charter schools
8/27/12 6:40 PM
With school back in session for D.C. students, school administrators have some homework of their own. They are working to attract students and parents to the public school system and away from charter schools.

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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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Tell the D.C. area why your high school rules!
9/5/12 2:01 PM
It's time to show the Washington area why your high school is the best around. Tell us why your school is awesome on the High School Sports Final "Show your Spirit!" map.

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What makes a great teacher?
8/31/12 11:14 AM
It's really a simple question - what makes a great teacher? Dan Brown, a teacher at the SEED Public Charter School in Washington, shares his thoughts on building terrific educators.

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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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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.
New mobile speed cameras protect Montgomery County students
8/27/12 6:41 PM
Montgomery County Police are determined to cut down on speeding in school zones and around school buses with mobile speed camera vans.

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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.

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