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Douglas Mac Arthur kids do math for fun

2+ hour, 35+ min ago  (656+ words) Alexandria City Public Schools parent Jeremy Miller said he's seen kids practice math on the weekend with his own eyes. "Part of that [attendance] is having some snacks," Miller said with a laugh. Aided by other parent volunteers, Miller served…...

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Filling in the Blanks with Melanie Kay-Wyatt: Inspiring students for success

6+ mon, 2+ hour ago  (459+ words) By Melanie Kay-Wyatt, Ed. D. It is important to understand the diverse learning styles of our students in order to help them succeed. With that in mind, Alexandria City Public Schools designed the Profile of a Learner, which offers a comprehensive…...

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ALX Kids: Card games: Fun, challenging ways to engage your brain

6+ mon, 3+ week ago  (417+ words) Are you looking for a fun and mentally engaging activity for your child to pick up during their down time this fall? I love playing card games to tease my brain and kill free time. Try picking up a trading…...

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Alexandria School Board approve redistricting maps with last-minute policy changes

9+ mon, 3+ week ago  (1636+ words) This story will continue to be updated. The Alexandria School Board approved new boundaries for elementary schools, feeder patterns for middle schools and several last-minute policy changes as part of its redistricting process in a Thursday night vote. The Board,…...

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ALX Kids: Tricks to catch a leprechaun

10+ mon, 4+ day ago  (545+ words) After 30 years of running my own sailing camp, I've seen firsthand the impact sailing has on young people as they learn the science of sailing, wind and currents. It's a sport that creates a community of people who all love…...

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Alexandria mother discusses grief from son's suicide in new book 'Blackbird"

11+ mon, 4+ week ago  (1123+ words) By Thompson Eskew It is human nature to believe that we can handle pain. It is one of the few constants in life, and its perpetual touch in our everyday lives has misled us into accepting it as normal. But…...