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 Northern Virginia, USA
Joined August 2019
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Amanda Finklea retweeted
Cookie Monster
@MeCookieMonsterJul 19
Me really excited to see me old friend Kermit. It’s been a while. 💙🐸
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nytimes.com/2025/06/14/upsho…

Should Boys Start Kindergarten a Year Later Than Girls? (Published 2025)

The idea, known as “redshirting,” has downsides, but proponents say it could help close a persistent gender gap in education.

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loudounnow.com/news/seclusio…

Seclusion Officially Banned in Loudoun Schools

The School Broad last night voted 8-0-1 to ban the practice of seclusion previously permitted when a teacher believes a student poses a danger to themselves or others. It is

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Rest in peace DR. JERRY WARD. Poet, scholar, intellectual giant, long-time college professor, mentor to many younger writers, including me. And beautiful protector of Black American Southern culture. Google him, please, hear his voice, read his work, he was a literary master.
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Amanda Finklea retweeted
PWCS@PWCSNews31 Oct 2024
All PWCS schools and offices will be closed on Friday, November 1 in observance of Diwali.
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look who’s 6-2. Hail. @Commanders
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I am so happy to be a part of the PWCS Leadership Academy. Leading and learning are tandem to success.
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How is kindergarten redshirting changing? edweek.org/teaching-learning…

How Kindergarten 'Redshirting' Is Changing

Redshirting was once largely a choice made by higher-income parents of white boys.

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Amanda Finklea retweeted
Sesame Street
@sesamestreet10 Sep 2024
We remember and honor the incredible life of James Earl Jones. As the first celebrity guest to appear on Sesame Street, he forever shaped how we reach both children and their caregivers. His timeless contributions to education, entertainment, and the arts have left an indelible mark on generations. Thank you for being part of our street, Mr. Jones. 💛💚
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Amanda Finklea retweeted
PWCS@PWCSNews21 Aug 2024
PWCS' preliminary on-time graduation rate for the 2023-24 school year is 94.3%, a 2.6% increase over the previous school year, and the English learners’ on-time graduation rate is 80.6%, a 9.6% increase over the year prior. pwcs.edu/news/2024/08/increa…
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Amanda Finklea retweeted
PWCS@PWCSNews20 Aug 2024
First day of school highlights ⤵️ pwcs.edu/news/2024/08/first_…
Marumsco Hills Elementary School students holding hands while entering the building on the first day of school

ALT Marumsco Hills Elementary School students holding hands while entering the building on the first day of school

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Amanda Finklea retweeted
PWCS@PWCSNews20 Aug 2024
What a great first day, PWCS! Let’s launch thriving futures together! 🚀
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Amanda Finklea retweeted
PWCS@PWCSNews19 Aug 2024
Great first day of school: ✅
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The excitement of first day of school never gets old. It just gets better.
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❤️ my daughter for stepping in and filling those big shoes today.
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I think Alyssa enjoyed hopscotch more than helping teaching organize their classrooms.
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Today we joyfully welcomed our teachers with a wonderful breakfast, amazing team building, and Chik-Fil-A for lunch.
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The leadership conference and comprehensive special education professional development is the perfect combination for success in the coming school year.
PWCS@PWCSNews7 Aug 2024
Last week, PWCS hosted our annual leadership conference as part of the kickoff to the 2024-25 school year! Check out a few of the highlights.
Long distance photo of young students performing on a stage.

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Two staff members speaking with each other and smiling.

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Two staff members smiling at the camera for a photo.

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Dr. McDade on stage speaking to the audience.

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Amanda Finklea retweeted
PWCS@PWCSNews7 Aug 2024
Register now for kindergarten enrollment! Students who are five years of age or older by September 30 are eligible. 🔗: pwcs.edu/departments/student…
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Amanda Finklea retweeted
PWCS@PWCSNews9 Aug 2024
PWCS Community Event ✔️
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