Curbing Phones = Fewer Fights — “The program being tested at Wakefield requires students to store phones in magnetically locking pouches during the school day. Peter Balas, principal of the 2,200-student school, said teachers have reported less phone use in the classroom and higher engagement since the pilot launched in September. He’s seen fewer fights and less drama from social media.” [Washington Post]
Xmas at Mary Marshall — “The staff at the Mary Marshall assisted living facility in Arlington, made sure older neighbors living with illness and disability’s wishes were fulfilled” on Christmas. [WUSA 9]
Paper Halts Free Home Delivery — “The Falls Church News-Press, for the first time in 33 years, will not be carrier-delivered free of charge to every household address in the City of Falls Church. However, abundant copies of the paper will be provided at over 40 locations in and around the Little City… It is a difficult but unavoidable move in the effort to keep the paper solvent, and we intend it to be only temporary.” [FCNP]
It’s Thursday — Skies will transition from cloudy to sunny, with a high close to 42 degrees and calm winds. By Thursday night, expect partly cloudy conditions with a low near 29 degrees. [NWS]
