Fairfax County Schools Considers Flexible Special Education Plans

Special education students are at risk of losing their individualized education plans. At a board meeting Wednesday, Superintendent Scott Braband and Assistant Superintendent Teresa Johnson discussed plans for remote instructional support in Virginia’s largest school district. Braband acknowledged that though the district will see through its obligation under federal disabilities law to provide children with an education, online learning is ultimately no substitute for in-person education. Continue reading

World Central Kitchen Feds Hundreds In Mount Zephyr

On Thursday, April 16, the Rising Hope United Methodist Church set up camp with the World Central Kitchen to feed hundreds of people in the Mount Zephyr area. The recipe that really hit the spot was Chef José Andrés’ recipe which was a combination of meat, corn, rice, and spices. Pastor Keary Kincannon said, "We gave out 300 meals in 30 minutes. It was a wonderful dish. They got to take what they needed." Continue reading