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D.C. Public Schools Welcome Students Back

August 23, 2010
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Today is the first day of class for D.C. public school students.

Today is the first of 180 days of classes for students. It is also the first day for new and revamped schools in the city, including the temporary Wilson High School, which is on the campus of the University of the District of Columbia in northwest. Also in northwest, Stoddert Elementary is reopening as the first public school in D.C. with a geothermal energy system. The first day of classes also means changes to Metrobus schedules, including the dropping of some trips and shifting departure times on certain routes. The final day of class is scheduled to be June 17th.

Matt Bush reports...

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