Teacher's George Floyd Death Question Draws Controversy: Patch PM

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20 November, 2020

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Here are some of the share-worthy stories from Virginia and DC Patches to talk about tonight: National Zoo, Smithsonian Museums To Close Due To CoronavirusEffective Monday, all Smithsonian Museums, including the Smithsonian's National Zoo, will be temporarily closed as a public health precaution to help diminish the spread of COVID-19, the illness associated with the new coronavirus. Mention Of George Floyd's Death In Chemistry Class Sparks OutrageAn Arlington County secondary school teacher's decision to use a reference to George Floyd as part of a classroom exercise has sparked outrage from the Arlington community and drawn criticism from the county's top education official. VA Attorney General Finds Discrimination At Academies Of Loudoun Virginia's Office of Attorney General said there is a "reasonable case" to believe that Loudoun County Public Schools' administration of its Academies of Loudoun program discriminated against African American and Hispanic students in its admissions process. Man Disguised As Woman Accused Of Filming In Tysons StoreFairfax County Police allege that a man disguised as a woman unlawfully filmed people in a dressing room at Tysons Corner Center. Seven-Day Coronavirus Case Average Above 2,000 In VirginiaThe coronavirus case average is on the rise as Virginia marked a fourth day with daily cases above 2,000. On Friday, new cases totaled 2,544, and the seven-day average of daily cases is 2,010. Man Accused Of Trying To Kick A Dog Then Pepper Spraying OwnerArlington County Police say that a local man tried to kick a dog and then pepper sprayed its owner Thursday afternoon at Chestnut Hills Park, according to the daily crime report. Readers Share Thanksgiving Plans: Virginia Survey ResultsWith coronavirus cases increasing in the U.S. public health officials are urging residents to celebrate at home or take precautions. Families are faced with a decision on whether to celebrate or skip celebrations involving family and friends who they don't live with. Also Worth a Look TodayEight Big Decisions Facing Virginia Lawmakers As They Debate Marijuana LegalizationDrive-Thru Christmas Parade Coming To Leesburg In DecemberCRRL Launches Library Express, Reopens Meeting, Study RoomsFredericksburg's Riverfront Park To Feature 'Smart' TechnologiesDriver Of Stolen Truck Flees Dumfries Hit-And-Run On Foot: PoliceMan Escapes Manassas Intersection Without Getting Shot: PoliceSanta Returns To Falls Church Atop Fire Engine In 2020Grant Fund To Help Residents, Employees In ViennaNew Rita's Brings Frozen Treats, Happiness To ChantillyArlington Restaurant Inspections: 10 Violations At 5 LocationsRescue Me: This Shy Feline Will Warm Your Heart2 Charged With Assault Following Brief Chase: PoliceNational Zoo, Smithsonian Museums To Close Due To CoronavirusArlington Coronavirus Update: 59 Additional Cases, No New DeathsMan Accused Of Trying To Kick A Dog Then Pepper Spraying OwnerDC Coronavirus Update: 2 Additional Deaths; 130 New Cases Victim Dies In Truxton Circle Shooting: Police ReportPedestrian Dies After Being Struck By Car On Southern AvenueTickets On Sale For Virtual, Drive-In First Night AlexandriaGrant Supports Energy-Efficient Upgrades In Hybla Valley HousingOld Town Alexandria Restaurants Taking Thanksgiving 2020 OrdersRestaurants Open For Thanksgiving 2020 Around DCRestaurants Open For Thanksgiving 2020 Around RosslynRestaurants Open For Thanksgiving 2020 Around RestonRestaurants Open For Thanksgiving 2020 Around ArlingtonRestaurants Open For Thanksgiving 2020 Around Herndon2 Shooting Incidents Investigated In Reston-Herndon AreaA Pandemic Thanksgiving: How To Celebrate Safely In GeorgetownA Pandemic Thanksgiving: How To Celebrate In FredericksburgA Pandemic Thanksgiving: How To Celebrate Safely In ManassasA Pandemic Thanksgiving: How To Celebrate Safely In AshburnA Pandemic Thanksgiving: How To Celebrate Safely In DCA Pandemic Thanksgiving: How To Celebrate Safely In ArlingtonA Pandemic Thanksgiving: How To Celebrate Safely In RestonA Pandemic Thanksgiving: How To Celebrate Safely In HerndonAcross America300 Empty Desks: Virus Robs U.S. Schools Of Teachers, StaffGov. Kemp Certifies Georgia's Presidential Election ResultsHospitals Near 'Breaking Point' From Coronavirus, Doctor WarnsTrump Legal Team's Batch Of False Vote Claims: AP Fact CheckEnter Patch's Holiday Gingerbread House Contest