Leela Gray wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Florida’s 13th Congressional District

By The Associated Press
August 18, 2026 | 7:12 PM

WASHINGTON (AP) — Leela Gray wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Florida’s 13th Congressional District.

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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