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7 Odd Items Included in Tax-Free Weekend

Back-to-school shoppers can pick up a number of not-so-school-related items during Virginia’s tax-free weekend beginning Friday, Aug. 1

Virginia Sales Tax Holiday Begins Friday

Three days with tons of school supplies and clothes available tax-free.

Park Lovers Hope School Board Will Reconsider Plans

Board meets tonight to decide elementary school option that will likely impact park, according to Friends of Thomas Jefferson Park.

Parents Protest, Petition to Halt Cuts to Autism Program in Arlington Public Schools

The Arlington School Board is proposing making $271,000 in cuts to the program.

Arlington Considers Building a New Secondary School

Arlington officials decide to keep property on Wilson Boulevard in western Rosslyn.

Arlington Public Schools Makes Snow Day Announcement for Monday

It's a snowy St. Patrick's Day.

Schedule Change for Arlington Public Schools Caused By Snow Days

Changes replace earlier revised schedule.

Arlington Public Schools Makes Snow Day Announcement for Wednesday

Students missed two days of school this week due to snow and ice.

Arlington Public Schools Makes Snow Day Announcement for Wednesday

Students have missed two days of school this week due to snow and ice.

Arlington Public Schools Makes Snow Day Announcement for Tuesday

Schools were closed Monday.

Arlington Public Schools Will Open with a Two-Hour Delay Tuesday

All administrative offices will open on time.

FRIDAY Snow Closings/Delays in Arlington County

Arlington Public Schools makes decision about Friday schedule, due to snow.

In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students? Senate Republicans Say No

Party-line committee vote kills Dream Act legislation in Virginia Senate; House versions of the bill remain in committee.

Arlington Schools, Libraries, Courts, County Offices and More: Closures & Cancellations for Tuesday, Jan. 21

Heavy snow is expected Tuesday.

School Board Approves Final Design of New Elementary School in Williamsburg

Construction to begin in February of latest Arlington Public Schools facility.

Arlington Public Schools Announces Make-Up Day Plan for Jan. 3 Closure

Select early release days will now be full instructional days.

Immigrant Students Sue for In-State College Tuition Rates in Virginia

Students who graduated from Virginia high schools are filing a lawsuit Tuesday in an attempt to overturn a decision by the State Council of Higher Education that makes them ineligible for in-state tuition rates.

Arlington Public Schools: Tuesday, Wednesday Update

Arlington Public Schools were closed Tuesday due to inclement weather.

National Report Card Time: Virginia Kids Rank Higher Than National Averages

Students scored about the same as two years ago in reading and math skills.

Following Student Outcry, Georgetown University Will Not House Students in Clarendon

Georgetown University has been exploring a number of options to increase its student housing.

Today's College Grads Won't Be Able to Retire Until They're 73

Student loan debt likely will force today's college grads to work longer.

The Little First-Graders That Could: Long Branch Students Earn 500 New Books for Library

Arlington students and families read 500 books online this past spring and received printed books and prizes for their work this month.

Arlington Board Gives Nod to New Elementary School in Williamsburg

Decision on outside lighting delayed until 2016 thanks to miscommunication.

Great Back to School Breakfast Ideas for Kids

Help your little one get a good start to the day with these easy-to-make, healthy morning meals.

Sunday: Opening Ceremonies Planned for New Wakefield High School, Aquatics Center

The $120 million school can accommodate nearly 2,000 students and counts nearly 404,000 square feet.

Ashlawn Elementary Expansion: Community Meeting Monday, Groundbreaking Gallery

The Ashlawn community broke ground on a $14.3 million, 27,000-square-foot expansion earlier this month.

Can Smartphones Make Smart Students? Schools Think So

No more pencils, no more books. iPads, smartphones and other technology find their way into the classroom.

More Seats for More Students: Ashlawn Elementary Breaks Ground on Expansion

New 27,000-square-foot facility should be complete by March 2015.

Let the Games Begin: Randolph Elementary Track Dedication [Gallery]

Community raised more than $40,000 for new track.

Lapping the Rewards of Hard Work: Randolph Elementary Celebrates New Track

School spent nearly two years raising money for the $40,000-plus track.

Suave Washes Away the Competition (Sponsored)

Parents enlist the help of Suave for its ability to gently soothe and wash away the remnants of the game. Sponsored by Suave.

Mom Does Back-to-School Happy Dance: What Did You Do?

Watch this woman react to getting her kids — finally — on the school bus.

Arlington Students Head Back to School

Which Arlington school has the best Facebook page?

Virginia Standards of Learning: Arlington Students Outperform State in Most Categories

Arlington students scored better than the state average on 31 of 33 tests, and tied in one other.

Ballston IT Company Donates Laptops to Arlington Career Center

Innovative Defense Technologies developing partnership with school.

5 Laugh-Out-Loud Blogs to Start the School Year

You've bought the supplies (or not), you've got the new clothes (some of them), and like it or not, the first day of school is upon you. Here, some inspiration to get you ready for the year ahead.

New Wakefield Design Offers Students Space to Think Concisely, Creatively

School features a town hall, two courtyards.

New Wakefield High School Nearly Ready for First Day

Most of the new Arlington school will be complete in time for first day of the 2013-14 school year in early September.

Survival Tips for College-Bound Students (and Parents)

Don't save the advice for when you're saying goodbye.