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A student view of the bridge where we gathered for a meal and a walk through science, math, humanity and history. The Stone Bridge in Manassas, VA, was originally built in 1825. The original bridge was destroyed in 1862, but a new bridge, designed similarly to the original, was rebuilt in 1884. The bridge that exists today is the 1884 reconstruction. And we can relate this bridge to the subject of physics. Stone bridge is built above the ground, people on it have gravitational potential energy (GPE).When people move on the bridge, some of this energy is converted into kinetic energy (kE). When standing still, only GPE exists, but when moving both energies (GPE and KE) are created together.

A Bridge of Learning

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April 12, 2025
A Shout Out from the School Board

A Shout Out from the School Board

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March 26, 2025
2025 Peace Award Winner Julia DeVera

2025 Peace Award Winner Julia DeVera

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March 7, 2025

Mountain View June 2024 Graduation

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June 4, 2024
The students and sponsors of Mountain View Theatre Without Borders would like again to express our gratitude to Educate Fairfax, the Virginia Commission for the Arts, and the Jaeschke Foundation for their generous funding of our 2023-24 productions. We could not have done it without your support. Thank you so much!

Theatre Without Borders

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May 22, 2024
“La Sagrada Familia” by Kelly Latimore. Courtesy image Christian artist Kelly Latimore of St. Louis Missouri depicts the Holy Family; he says "migrants and refugees are images of God in plain sight."

An Immigration Epiphany

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December 18, 2023
photo from video story By Anne Hoyt, AARP

Goal Directed Persistence in the Land of Opportunity

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November 29, 2023

Native November; American Roots

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November 21, 2023

Music for the People

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September 29, 2023
Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions; Is Global Leadership Possible?

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions; Is Global Leadership Possible?

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September 26, 2023
The 9/11 Memorial Flag

Recognizing and Remembering; A 9/11 Dialogue for a Better Future

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September 8, 2023
Dec 1, 2022 President Emmanuel Macron’s trip to the White House marks the first state visit of President Biden’s administration. NYTIMES

The First State Visit; Franco American Diplomacy

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December 11, 2022
A reflection in the Brawner Farmhouse window. 11/26/22. The Brawner Farmstead property played a significant role in the Second Battle of Manassas 1862.

Generational Moments

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November 27, 2022
Members of the U.S. Navy march with the American flag in the nation's largest Veterans Day Parade in New York City, November 11, 2015. Known as "America's Parade," it features more than 20,000 participants, including veterans of military units, high school bands and civic and youth groups.

Veterans Day

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November 15, 2022
A popular slogan used by protestors on social media.

“WOMEN, LIFE, FREEDOM!”; Always Speak Out in the Face of Injustice

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September 22, 2022
The Gratitude of a Graduate

The Gratitude of a Graduate

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May 31, 2022
No Justice, No Peace; Know Justice, Know Peace

No Justice, No Peace; Know Justice, Know Peace

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May 19, 2022
What were the Crusades? Do they affect the World Today?

What were the Crusades? Do they affect the World Today?

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May 3, 2022
Perspectives on Justice 20 Years After 9/11/01

Perspectives on Justice 20 Years After 9/11/01

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March 31, 2022
Peace Award Winners gathered to celebrate and be recognized in Fairfax City this March

2022 Student Peace Award

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March 30, 2022
Advocacy in a Federal Democratic Republic; Letters to our Legislators

Advocacy in a Federal Democratic Republic; Letters to our Legislators

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March 25, 2022
A Reflection Worth Tasting; Local Restaurant Reviews

A Reflection Worth Tasting; Local Restaurant Reviews

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March 25, 2022
Air Jordan; The Making of a Brand

Air Jordan; The Making of a Brand

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December 17, 2021
Heads of delegations pose for a group portrait at the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP21), which led to the signing of the Paris Agreement. Le Bourget, France, November 30, 2015.

What is the Paris Climate Agreement?

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December 6, 2021
What is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?

What is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?

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December 6, 2021
Students gather at the entrance to school with the SRO

School Resource Officers are Essential

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November 30, 2021
A Long Historic Struggle for Gratitude; Thanksgiving in America

A Long Historic Struggle for Gratitude; Thanksgiving in America

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November 23, 2021
One Unique Friday in September

One Unique Friday in September

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October 1, 2021
Citizenship and The First Amendment; A Balance of Power

Citizenship and The First Amendment; A Balance of Power

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September 22, 2021
The Preamble; We The People

The Preamble; We The People

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September 1, 2021
American Civil Rights Leaders; Chavez and King

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Cesar Chavez; Words of Courage and Inspiration

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June 2, 2021
Quality education is the center of all other rights

Quality Education; A Foundation for Global Citizenship

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May 11, 2021
https://sdgresources.relx.com/special-issues/earth-day-2021

Earth Day 2021; The Time to Act is Now

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April 27, 2021
From the Newseum

What Do You Know About Congress?

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March 19, 2021
Does the Face of our Money Matter? Harriet Tubman on the $20 Bill

Does the Face of our Money Matter? Harriet Tubman on the $20 Bill

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March 5, 2021
An Investigation of Environmental Problems and Solutions

An Investigation of Environmental Problems and Solutions

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March 29, 2019
Global Exploration Imagined 500 Years Later

Global Exploration Imagined 500 Years Later

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February 15, 2019
This is Ugly America; What Can We Learn?

This is Ugly America; What Can We Learn?

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January 22, 2019
A Young Immigrant's Story Brings Hope for Peace

A Young Immigrant’s Story Brings Hope for Peace

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March 13, 2018
Teaching and Learning Literacy

Teaching and Learning Literacy

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April 17, 2017
Presidential Insights

Presidential Insights

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March 20, 2017
Presidential Campaign Propaganda: Which Strategies are most Effective?

Presidential Campaign Propaganda: Which Strategies are most Effective?

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October 13, 2016
A group of students stands with the Professor in front of his historic home in the Mt. Gilead section of the historic district of Centreville, VA

Local History + Community Service = Mountain View Learning

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April 20, 2016
Join, or Die; What unites us today?

Join, or Die; What unites us today?

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February 23, 2014
Peace on Earth

Peace on Earth

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December 23, 2013
Economic Injustice:How the hungry feed the world.

Economic Injustice:How the hungry feed the world.

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December 20, 2013
Church and State on Common Ground?

Church and State on Common Ground?

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December 13, 2013
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