Where Arlington's Class of 2021 Applied to College and Got In
Here are the numbers, as reported by graduating seniors.
Education
Closing the Opportunity Gap in Schools
Even in progressive Arlington, white students have opportunities that many students of color don't have. How do we change that?
Amazon Is Fueling A Higher-Education Boom
University campuses are proliferating in Northern Virginia to meet demand for tech talent.
Teachers We Love
They somehow continued to engage and inspire our children, even when classrooms were closed.
She Believed Black History Could Be Taught Better
So she wrote a curriculum that's now offered in more than a dozen Virginia school districts.
How Many Arlington Students Get Into Ivy League Schools?
Not many. Here's a look at recent application and acceptance data.
Top Liberal Arts Colleges for Arlington Grads
Which liberal arts schools accepted the most students from Arlington's Class of 2020? Here are the top 21.
20 Most Popular Out-of-State Colleges for Arlington Grads
Beyond the Commonwealth, these schools received the most applications from Arlington's Class of 2020.
Teaching the Arts During a Pandemic
The creativity is still there, but harnessing it has required ingenuity and a new set of "classroom" tools.
20 Most Popular Colleges for Arlington’s Class of 2020
These schools received the most applications from APS seniors last year.
Students Have Laptops. What About Headphones?
A local fundraising campaign aims to ensure all APS students have this critical learning accessory.
Where Arlington's Class of 2020 Applied to College and Got In
Here are the numbers, as reported by graduating seniors.
Learning the Hard Way
The abrupt shift to remote instruction was painful, and it played out differently in every household. What did the spring of 2020 teach us?
9 Questions with Incoming APS Superintendent Francisco Durán
Durán comes from Fairfax County Public Schools and assumes his new post on June 1.
Top Liberal Arts Colleges For Arlington Grads
Which liberal arts schools accepted the most members of Arlington's Class of 2019? Here are the top 25.
How Local Schools are Handling Distance Learning
School closures to stem the spread of coronavirus are prompting educators to explore new instructional approaches. It's all about technology.
20 Most Popular Out-of-State Colleges for Arlington Grads
Beyond the Commonwealth, these schools received the most applications from Arlington's Class of 2019.
10 Questions with APS Diversity Chief Arron Gregory
Equity and inclusion are top priorities for the Arlington school official, who assumed his new post in January.
Coaching Outside the Lines
At Justice High School, a new character coaching series inspires football players to be honorable men.
19 Most Popular Colleges for Arlington’s Class of 2019
These schools received the most applications from APS seniors last year.
9 Questions with Congressional School's Edwin Gordon
The seasoned educator recently took the helm of the 80-year-old independent school in Falls Church.
These Teachers Will Inspire You
Six local educators share their thoughts on risk-taking, equality, life after military service and what they've learned from your kids.
