On Wednesday, April 16, former Herndon High School standout Mackenzie Swanson’s college team lost in an NCAA Division III softball game

Falls Church City Public Schools has named ten educators as standout mentors for next school year. The announcement recognizes their role in supporting new teachers through dedicated mentorship hours. District leaders say these efforts strengthen professional community across schools.

Fairfax County Public Schools was honored at the Fairfax County Special Education PTA’s annual awards ceremony in May. Students like Devansh Saraff and educators such as Casey McLellan were among those recognized for their dedication to supporting children with disabilities.

Will Thibeau, U.S. Army Ranger veteran and director of the Claremont Institute’s American Military Project, said America’s military is falling dangerously behind its adversaries on every front that matters, from cheap battlefield drones and hypersonic missiles to physical fitness standards gutted by DEI ideology and warned that the window to fix it before a major conflict is closing fast.