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Woodson Community Celebrates New Namesake, Reflects on History at Carter G. Woodson Dedication Ceremony
The FCPS school board voted last year to rename Woodson High School for Dr. Carter G. Woodson, who is widely considered the “Father of Black History.” Dr. Carter G. Woodson, a journalist and an educator, later became Dean of Howard University’s College of Arts and Sciences.
Fairfax County Public Schools Expands Partnership with George Mason University’s Direct Admissions Program
Fairfax County Public Schools and George Mason University are expanding a partnership that will streamline the path to higher education for high school students through a Direct Admissions Program.
Touchdown!: West Springfield Football, Cheer Teams Read to Cardinal Forest First-Graders to Tackle Literacy
Cardinal Forest Elementary School first-graders took a field trip to their future high school, and met West Springfield's Varsity football players and cheerleaders on the field for an outdoor story session that aims to promote reading and build community.
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We teach nearly 183,000 enrolled students
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