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DC Schools Changes Schedule In Response To Coronavirus
D.C Public Schools is altering its schedule for the rest of March and canceling spring break in April due to coronavirus concerns.
WASHINGTON, DC — All D.C. Public Schools (DCPS) will be closed for students from March 16-31, according to a DCPS release. These closures are being made as part of the District's response to the new coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. For teachers, March 16 will be a professional development day.
In order to make these changes, DCPS is canceling the April spring break period. Instead, spring break will be from March 17-23. Students will take part in distance learning March 14-31. In the coming days, DCPS will be sharing information about distance learning.
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In addition, all DCPS-sponsored student travel outside of D.C. will be suspended through May 1, including out-of-state and international field trips. Staff travel will be limited to essential duties.
For more about the District's response to the coronavirus, visit coronavirus.dc.gov.
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Meals for students will be available weekdays at the following sites:
| School Name | Address | Ward |
| Anacostia High School | 1601 16th Street SE | 8 |
| Ballou High School | 3401 4th Street SE | 8 |
| Banneker High School | 800 Euclid Street NW | 1 |
| Brookland Middle School | 1150 Michigan Avenue NE | 5 |
| Cardozo Education Campus | 1200 Clifton Street NW | 1 |
| Columbia Heights Education Campus | 3101 16th Street NW | 1 |
| Coolidge High School | 6315 5th Street NW | 4 |
| Eastern High School | 1700 East Capitol Street NE | 6 |
| Jefferson Middle School | 801 7th Street SW | 6 |
| McKinley Education Campus | 151 T Street NE | 5 |
| Woodson High School | 540 55th Street NE | 7 |
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