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Dec
29
Old School: Mega-Retrieving

Old School: Mega-Retrieving

By Carol McEwen, Earlier, I posted a brief history of Legos and our family’s experiences with them, called “Builders’
2 min read
Dec
19
Old School: No Shows

Old School: No Shows

By Carol McEwen, We all know the sweet Christmas story called “the Gift of the Magi,” about the young couple
2 min read
Dec
19
City of Falls Church Celebrates 2025 as Year of Substantial Progress

City of Falls Church Celebrates 2025 as Year of Substantial Progress

Following is based on a Dec. 19 press release by the City of Falls Church: Today, the City of Falls
2 min read
Dec
18
The AI Experience at Meridian H.S.: Parent Coffee Reveals School's Adaptive Responses to Generative AI’s Disruptions

The AI Experience at Meridian H.S.: Parent Coffee Reveals School's Adaptive Responses to Generative AI’s Disruptions

Now that AI’s here, seemingly for good, how should school systems respond?  At Meridian High School in the City
21 min read
Dec
13
Old School: Counting the Days

Old School: Counting the Days

By Carol McEwen, As you may know by now, I had an idyllic childhood with doting parents who spoiled me
2 min read
Dec
11
Weekend Buzz: Dec. 11, 2025

Weekend Buzz: Dec. 11, 2025

So much to do as the frosty winter holidays approach! The Santamobile is zipping through Falls Church neighborhoods, Cherry Hill
50 min read
Dec
10
F.C. Bulletin: Dec. 10, 2025

F.C. Bulletin: Dec. 10, 2025

1) Meridian H.S. Graduate Recognized as National 'Food Hero' 2) FCEF Awards Wollenberg Family for Scholarship Program
11 min read
Dec
08
Dr. Rachel: Avoiding Cognitive Dissonance over the Holidays

Dr. Rachel: Avoiding Cognitive Dissonance over the Holidays

Our first snow of the year had me thinking about my first snow in life. As the story goes, I
5 min read
Dec
05
Old School: 'Logued Out

Old School: 'Logued Out

By Carol McEwen, I’m seeing and hearing a lot of flap lately about toys and other items being in
3 min read
Dec
04
Weekend Buzz: Dec. 4, 2025

Weekend Buzz: Dec. 4, 2025

As the weather chills and the holiday season heats up, so many cool activities are coming our way! In Falls
51 min read