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DC students head back to school amid federal surge to crackdown on crime
More than 2,000 federal agents and National Guard troops are deployed to address crime as students return to school, with over 900 arrests reported, officials said.
- On Monday, over fifty-two thousand students along with nearly 4,800 educators resumed classes in Washington D.C., as the city faced increased security measures and political tensions.
- The increased law enforcement presence follows President Trump’s emergency declaration two weeks prior aimed at restoring law and order in the capital.
- Mayor Bowser urged families and staff to focus on a hopeful beginning for the school year while addressing concerns related to the expanded cellphone restrictions and the increased federal law enforcement presence in the district.
- D.C. Public Schools Chancellor Ferebee said the phone ban aims to reduce bullying and enhance focus, adding "we believe this is going to be a strong approach."
- The event highlights ongoing tensions over federal intervention in D.C., with protests against agents ongoing and families expressing mixed emotions about safety and enforcement.
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D.C. Public Schools teachers are embracing the opportunity to discuss the forces that led to President Trump's latest action against the District, while D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has encouraged teachers to focus on their role in the classroom and not on politics. The post As Federal Takeover Continues, Conversation Shifts to Curriculum, REAL IDs, and Metro Safety appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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