October 9, 2026
Covering Annandale, Bailey's Crossroads, Lincolnia, and Seven Corners in Fairfax County, Virginia

Tag: health

St. James sports center hosts learning pods for K-12 students

#children, #coronavirus, #education, #health, #sports, #Springfield

The St. James offers lots of sports options for all ages. [The St. James] The St. James sports complex in Springfield is launching a virtual learning program for K-12 students. The program will provide adult supervision for students participating in distance learning while schools remain closed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Students will … Continued

Congressional candidates clash on climate change, racial justice, immigration and much more

#Beyer, #coronavirus, #elections, #environment, #health, #police, #politics, #taxes
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Republican candidate Jeff Jordan (left) is running against Rep. Don Beyer (right).  For Rep. Don Beyer, the Democrat who represents the 8th congressional district, the biggest existential threat facing the United States is climate change, while his Republican opponent, Jeff Jordan, says the biggest threat is socialism.  The two candidates offered widely divergent views on … Continued

New daycare center in Annandale offers safe playtime for young children, learning pods for older ones

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  A classroom at My Baby Steps Academy.  A new daycare/education program, opening in Annandale Sept. 14, offers a place for children to play and learn in safety as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.  My Baby Steps Academy, at 4602 Ravensworth Road, is based at Hope Lutheran Church. It’s operated by Wilson and Mina Marroquin, who … Continued

FCPS promises more support for special ed students

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Superintendent Scott Brabrand talks about special ed at a virtual town hall.  Fairfax County Public Schools’ all-virtual spring term was frustrating for special education students and their families, Superintendent Scott Brabrand acknowledged, but promised things will be much better this fall.  “We are committed to overcoming those challenges, ”Brabrand said at a virtual town hall … Continued

School news: FCPS guidance for a virtual school start

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Annandale HS staff members are ready to help students register for classes. [FCPS] Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Scott Brabrand has issued some additional guidance on the new school year, which starts virtually on Sept. 8.  Attendance – Teachers will take attendance. Parents are expected to call or email the school if their student is unable … Continued

Fairfax County offers limited, in-person option for children this fall at six Annandale/Mason area schools

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Mason Crest Elementary School in Annandale, one of 37 schools offering an in-person option this fall for a limited number of children.  Fairfax County launched a new program, called Supporting Return to School (SRS), to provide full-day, on-site childcare to children in kindergarten through the sixth grade in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the … Continued

FCPS superintendent offers more details about what virtual education will be like this fall

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Annandale High School, like all FCPS schools will remain empty this fall. Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Scott Brabrand sent a letter to parents Aug. 4 offering more details about the virtual return to school. In July, FCPS scrapped a hybrid plan giving parents a choice of in-school learning two days a week or an all-online … Continued