RPS 200 - Richmond's extended school year - and the debate around it
Ayden goes to Fairfield Elementary in the city's East End, one of two schools taking part in RPS 200 — the closest Richmond Schools has gotten to an extended school year.
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Ayden goes to Fairfield Elementary in the city's East End, one of two schools taking part in RPS 200 — the closest Richmond Schools has gotten to an extended school year.
It was bright and sunny Monday morning when Angela Swafford brought her sons, Zarkarin and Zionyah, back to school. While other Richmond students and parents are still in the middle of the summer break, Ms. Swafford was one of the first of many parents escorting their children to Fairfield Court Elementary School this week as part of a pilot program extending the school’s semester from 180 to 200 days.
Two Richmond Public elementary schools are returning to the classroom Monday, 20 days earlier than the rest of the district.
Fairfield Court Elementary and Cardinal Elementary School in Richmond kick off an extended school year.
Arlington County is buying its fourth home for stormwater mitigation -- this time in Westover, near the neighborhood's main drag. The Arlington County Board is set to approve the terms of the purchase, including a price tag of $1.5 million, on Saturday. The home is located at 5840 18th Street N., across the street from