Homework Overload
Some educators say less can be more, stress balance when it comes to homework.
Paula DeMarco dreads one time of day the most: weekday evenings at 5:30. It’s the time she has set aside for her children begin their homework. That means no screen time, music or other distractions.

Quarterback Promotes ‘Phones Down. Touchdown.’ Initiative
Redskins’ quarterback urges region to put phones down while behind the wheel.
“If I get sacked in a game, I can get back up and move onto the next play — for the most part,” he said. “But when you text and drive, you might not get back up.”
Reston and Vienna Students Win Competition in Brain Training
Reston and Vienna Students Win Competition in Brain Training

Reston Association Chooses New CEO
One-on-one interview with Mac Cummins, AICP
One-on-one interview with Mac Cummins, AICP

Arlington and Alexandria Bring Home the 4-H Ribbons
Arlington and Alexandria Bring Home the 4-H Ribbons
Northern Virginia Family Service Back2School Drive Collects School Supplies for Students in Need
Back to school

Bandaid Approaches to Food Insecurity
School system extends summer food program at public school sites.
School food program

2024 Vision Zero for Youth U.S. Leadership Award
Arlington County was recognized Friday, May 10 by the National Center for Safe Routes to School as the 2024 recipient of the Vision Zero for Youth U.S. Leadership Award.

Arlington Students for Climate Action Host Free Pop Up Shop
Students volunteer to help reduce waste, keep fast fashion from landing in landfills.
This year, the students took advantage of the pop up shop to also raise awareness and ask for donations for their trial composting project.