Arlington Public Schools
Coverage of Arlington Public Schools in the Nexus archive.
- Arlington plans to phase out partnership supporting toddlers with disabilities
Arlington Public Schools plans to phase out the Integration Station partnership with The Children’s School, which provides early intervention for toddlers with disabilities. Parents and the school’s leadership urge the district to continue the program, citing its success in helping children transition to kindergarten without specialized support, but the district will begin phasing it out starting in 2027.
- Arlington schools partners with Transfinder to launch bus tracking app
Arlington schools are partnering with Transfinder to launch a bus tracking app called Stopfinder, which uses GPS technology to provide parents with real-time updates on school bus locations. The previous software was inefficient and caused delays, prompting the switch to Transfinder, which is already used by districts like Loudoun County and Maryland schools.
- Arlington Co. leaders close to finalizing deal to move high school to Amazon campus
Arlington County school leaders in Virginia are nearing a final agreement to relocate Arlington Community High School to Amazon’s HQ2 campus in Pentagon City starting this fall. The school will occupy two floors rent-free with a separate entrance, and the 30-year lease requires final approval on June 18. Amazon must provide a comparable facility if relocation is needed within the development.