Top 20 Public Universities for Arlington Grads
These schools in Virginia and beyond received the most applications from Arlington's Class of 2022.
How Many Arlington Students Get Into Ivy League Schools?
Not many. Here's a look at recent application and acceptance data.
16 Local Things to Do With Your Kids During Spring Break
Visit springtime street festivals, explore kid-centric museums and play putt-putt golf in the sky. 🌻
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Teachers We Love
They somehow continued to engage and inspire our children, even when classrooms were closed.
She Took a Gap Year and Became a Princess
During the pandemic, Eva Gary's company, Princess Wish Parties, kept the magic alive for kids.
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.
9 Summer Camps Your Kids Will Love
Register now for options ranging from sports, cooking, coding and theater to old-fashioned outdoor fun.
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.
Keeping Kids Active During Covid
Coaches, PE teachers and medical experts agree: Children need to move. Here are some ideas.
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.
What to Do with Old Crayons
A local mom is melting and resurrecting them into new shapes for kids in need of art supplies.
Teaching the Arts During a Pandemic
The creativity is still there, but harnessing it has required ingenuity and a new set of "classroom" tools.
The 12 Days of Christmas in Sidewalk Chalk
During Covid times, a twist on the caroling tradition.
20 Most Popular Colleges for Arlington’s Class of 2020
These schools received the most applications from APS seniors last year.
Do You Like to Doodle?
Illustrator Zara Gonzalez Hoang does. And she's got a new book out, along with downloadable drawing activities for kids.
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?
A Toy Library Opens in Falls Church
After weeks of pandemic delays, The Toy Nest is cautiously opening up shop.
