Arlington Public Schools is mulling support for legislation that would allow localities to prevent vape shops from opening up near schools. This is the first time the idea for such a bill has been considered as part of the School Board's annual legislative package, according to Frank Bellavia, a spokesman for the school system. The
For the last decade, Arlington Public Schools has tried to increase the time students with disabilities spend with their typically abled peers. Creating a more inclusive environment can benefit students with disabilities and their peers, according to some studies though not all as well as new APS academic data. But it is easier
A Wakefield High School freshman named Jorge Chavarria RodÃguez died Thursday evening, according to several sources. The 16-year-old attended Barcroft Elementary School and Kenmore Middle School and had just started his 9th-grade year at Wakefield, per an email from Wakefield Principal Peter Balas to the school community. "Jorge was a beloved member of the Wakefield,
Join us for a conversation with Art Spiegelman about his graphic memoir, "Maus." The presentation will be followed by an audience Q&A. Signed books will be available for purchase courtesy of One More Page Books. Please note: the author will not be available for book signing after the program. Location: This Arlington Public Library event
Arlington Public Library says it is taking a stand against book banning across the U.S. and in Virginia, declaring itself a "book sanctuary." "Everyone should read whatever they want, whenever they want and however they want," said Library Director Diane Kresh in an announcement on social media this week. As part of that commitment, Kresh Arlington Public Library says it is taking a stand against book banning across the U.S. and in Virginia, declaring itself a "book sanctuary."