Hogan Issues a Stay-at-Home Order to Slow Spread of COVID-19
As the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Maryland surpasses the 1,400 mark, Governor Larry Hogan has issued a lockdown
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Author: Olivia Gyapong
MCPS’ Remote Learning: Here’s What You Need to Know
MCPS will initiate the first phase of a virtual, self-paced model of learning, Monday, March 30, as schools remain closed
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An Update Regarding Extended School Closures, Effects on Rest of School Year
Dr. Karen Salmon, Superintendent of Maryland Schools, announced March 25 that all Maryland public schools will be closed through at
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Coronavirus Closure: What You Need to Know
Governor Larry Hogan and State Superintendent Karen Salmon announced March 12 all Maryland public schools would be closed March 16-27
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Stats & Stripes 3/11
60,000,000 – Number of people who live in Italy. The entire country has been placed on lockdown to help prevent
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Register to Vote!
Students can start the process of exercising their constitutional responsibility to vote March 17, 18, and 19 at lunch. Sophomore
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Governor Declares State of Emergency After First Coronavirus Cases Confirmed in Maryland
Governor Larry Hogan confirmed three cases of COVID19 in Montgomery County March 5, declaring a state of emergency. The term
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Coronavirus Update: How Countries Are Responding to the Spread
The Covid-19 coronavirus has infected nearly 90,000 people and has killed 3,000 to date, continuing to spread fear and encouraging
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A Giant Leap for Womankind: Reflecting on Life, Legacy of Katherine Johnson
As we eclipse Black History Month and focus our attention on memorializing the myriad women who have shaped history, let
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Blake Track Star Races into MCPS History Books
As senior Serena Harrison crossed the finish line November 2019, the persistent thuds of her opponents’ strides faded into the
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From Canvassing to Congressional Duties, There Are Many Opportunities for Students Who Want It to Get Political Experience
As campaign season for the 2020 presidential election is in full swing, now is the perfect time for civics-minded students
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Stats & Stripes 2/20
$34 billion – The amount of money by which Apple’s stock market value declined after the company released a message
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An Update on the Impeachment Trial: What Happened Before, While and After the Senate Voted to Acquit President Trump
The Senate voted to acquit President Trump 52-48 on the abuse of power article and 53-47 on the obstruction of
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Who Was Eubie Blake? The Story Behind the Man Who Gave This School Its Name
This Black History Month, we celebrate our school’s namesake, James Hubert “Eubie” Blake: a rebel, pioneer, innovator, and one of
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Fighting for the Future: Students Reflect on Hong Kong’s Struggle to Retain Autonomy, Democracy
2019 was a year of violence for Hong Kong, and the struggle has boiled over into the new decade. Formerly
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