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District Links: DC honors Ward 8 educator as 2027 DC Teacher of the Year; Audi Field proposal sparks questions at council hearing; and more

By Chris Kain On Oct 26, 2026

With Mayor Muriel Bowser and top DC education officials on hand, a late-morning pep rally to celebrate and support DC students considering college transformed into the surprise announcement of Thurgood Marshall Academy Public Charter School’s Ramon Griffin as the 2027 DC Teacher of the Year.

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District Links: DC honors Ward 8 educator as 2027 DC Teacher of the Year; Audi Field proposal sparks questions at…

Oct 26, 2026 0

With Mayor Muriel Bowser and top DC education officials on hand, a late-morning pep rally to celebrate and support DC students considering college transformed into the surprise announcement of…

District Links: DDOT finalizes several new rules for scooter, e-bike fleets; new recruitment campaign aims to fill…

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