Snow Days’ Longterm Impact — Fairfax County Public Schools students have had 11 snow days this winter. What are the effects of so much missed school in the long run? The missed class time could have an impact in Standards of Learning Tests, missed lessons and students already facing academic troubles. [Washington Post]
Another Storm On The Way? — In a seemingly endless winter, there may be one more blow from Mother Nature. Northern Virginia may get a dusting of snow on Tuesday. Capital Weather Gang swears it is a just a dusting though [Capital Weather Gang]
Reston Association Election Site Working Again — The RA online voting system was briefly offline over the weekend. If you tried to cast your vote and could not, try again. Voting goes through March 31. [Reston Association]
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