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ACPS parents, students rally for more in-person learning

By Olivia Anderson | [email protected] The sun was out in full force on Monday, as were about 100 Alexandria parents and students with handmade signs and...

ACPS moves to three feet of physical distancing

By Olivia Anderson | [email protected] Alexandria City Public Schools will move from six feet to three feet of physical distancing in classrooms on April 26, Superintendent...

Your Views: Hutchings should limit self-congratulation

To the editor: In his March 11 column in the Alexandria Times, “#Reunited2021,” Alexandria City Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Gregory Hutchings, Ed.D takes a victory...

Hybrid learning begins at ACPS

By Allison Hageman | [email protected]  Alexandria City Public Schools welcomed back its first group of students for in-person hybrid learning on Tuesday after almost a...

ACPS to open in March

By Allison Hageman | [email protected] After a full year of virtual learning, Alexandria City Public Schools plans to begin its phased reopening in March, ACPS...

Your Views: Data indicate schools are safe

To the editor: ACPS must re-open schools immediately following Gov. Ralph Northam’s issuance of new guidance issued on Jan. 14. If ACPS does not act...

ACPS minority, special needs students struggle with virtual learning

By Allison Hageman | [email protected] At the Jan. 7 Alexandria School Board meeting, Erika Melman described why virtual learning does not work for her son,...

ACPS updates reopening for January return to in-person teaching

By Cody Mello-Klein | [email protected] Alexandria City Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Gregory Hutchings Ed.D. updated the Alexandria School Board about the district’s reopening plans during...

Your Views: Teacher says, “It’s time to stand for students”

To the editor: This is in response to letters from Frank Fannon, Gerald File and Molly Kaiman from the Nov. 26 Times regarding the lockdown...

Parent activists push for ACPS reopening

By Missy Schrott | [email protected] A group of parents and community members have taken a stand against Alexandria City Public Schools’ reopening plan – or...