Graduation goes online as thousands of students watch celebrity commencement speakers at home

By Dan Friedell
Matthew Delaney
May 17, 2020 | 1:39 AM

From individual universities and colleges bringing celebrity graduation speakers to their students over the internet due to the coronavirus pandemic, to major companies like Chase and Facebook organizing virtual graduation celebrations, thousands of members of the Class of 2020 turned to their screens to kick of commencement season. See selected addresses below.

DC Public Schools work on lowering on chronic absenteeism, ‘a national challenge’

By Scott Gelman
August 24, 2026 | 6:27 AM

This article is part of WTOP’s 2026 Back to School coverage. Heading into the new school year, WTOP sent questionnaires to and requested interviews with school leaders across the D.C. region. Here’s what D.C. Public Schools interim Chancellor Kim Jackson said about the priorities and challenges facing the district as the 2026-27 academic year begins. What are you most looking forward to during the upcoming 2026-27 academic year?

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