Posts tagged Language
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Some Anne Arundel County residents want to shut down their light rail. Again.
Some residents in Anne Arundel County are pushing to close light rail stations that run in their communities to Baltimore. (No, this isn't an old post from 2011. Or from 1994.) Closure proponents claim they're concerned about crime from light rail riders, but there's no evidence of increased crime in the area, from the train or otherwise. Keep reading…
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It’s difficult to become a homeowner with limited English proficiency
Most Americans’ biggest source of wealth is their home, but unfortunately homeownership rates are not standard across demographic categories. Thanks to the Urban Institute, we now know that limited Limited English Proficiency (or LEP) depresses homeownership, even when race, income, and other variables are accounted for. The question is why. Keep reading…
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The first 60 pages of amendments to DC’s Comp Plan are out. Here’s a first look.
The Comp Plan describes the planning challenges DC faces, pointing forward towards future solutions and policies and guiding the actions and decisions of district agencies. Here's what you should know about the first set of amendments. Keep reading…
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Breakfast Links: Glitches stop switches and cause transit hitches
Metro's entire system faced delays Thursday morning due to an IT glitch that caused the Rail Operations Control Center to lose contact with track switches. Will a new middle school entice more Ward 4 residents to stay in the District? A new study examines whether mayors actually back up public statements about addressing inequality with programs. Keep reading…
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Sexual violence isn’t uncommon on Metro. Here’s what WMATA is doing to fix that.
More people experience sexual assault on Metro trains and buses than you might think, and the victims are often women, trans people, and people of color. Metro just launched a new campaign to combat that, and it’s a great first step (but is just a step) toward a safer ride for everyone. Keep reading…
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These maps show who the region’s non-English speakers are, and where they live
About 11% of the region’s population has a limited understanding of English, and there are at least 26 language groups with more than 1,000 people. This map shows where the most populous groups live: Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: You’re fired
WMATA management shakeup; SafeTrack’s low-income impact; SafeTrack prep; Mixed-use for Herndon; Changes for Bethesda, too; Hotel supply and demand; More real estate sticker shock; Language shift is no accident; And…. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Reckless resolution
Plea for hit-and-run; Sidewalk success; Give the people what they want; The social stoop; Forget the flag; Words were involved in an article-related incident; Metro systems by the numbers; And…. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Rides for all
No room on the bus; Keeping Metro safe; Rockville debates Confederate monument; Set up shop; Not an accident; Nats fans use Metro. Keep reading…
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Education in multiple languages gives kids a big boost, which means high demand for DC’s programs
Seven DC public schools and six charters teach children in not just one language, but two. It’s an approach that helps native and non-native English speakers, poor and affluent children alike, the latest research shows. But 13 schools are far from enough to meet the demand. Children pick up languages very quickly. When you think about it, it’s quite an amazing feat… Keep reading…