Phone Scam, Frustrated Teachers, New Urgent Care: News Nearby

There was plenty of news across Washington, D.C., and northern Virginia on Friday. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of some of the top stories from the past 24 hours.

• Road Closure, Parking Changes For Georgetown Bridge Until 2020
• See How High Rents Are Near George Washington University
• New Urgent Care Center For Kids Set To Open

Phone Scam Prompts Warning For Residents

Officials are warning about a scam involving callers threatening arrest, falsely claiming to be from the Alexandria Sheriff's Department.

2 McLean Schools Win Governor’s Award For Educational Excellence

Two McLean schools have won a top award from the state. They were among five Virginia schools to receive the 2019 Governor's Award for Educational Excellence. The award is the highest recognition in the Virginia Index of Performance awards.

Schools Settle With DOJ On Translation Services: Report

A NoVA school board has agreed to provide more services for students learning English throughout the county, according to a report. Specifically, the county cannot use Google Translate in place of interpretation services.

80 Percent Of Area Teachers Considering Leaving: Report

Four out of every five teachers in the D.C. region have considered leaving their profession, according to a new report.

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