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The Washington Word is our monthly newsletter, providing information about what is going on at Booker T.
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The superintendent welcomes their perspectives and ideas for improvements.
![FCPS main logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1700146231/fcpsnet/ehamiiue6op0vzr1a4ng/MASP.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1700146231/fcpsnet/ehamiiue6op0vzr1a4ng/MASP.png","width":512}])
The districtwide showcase is set for Jan. 6.
![Jenisha Watts in a white shirt holding a microphone in the gym]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1698864658/fcpsnet/bqzxhvuhj6qvretsylmb/Watts_main.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1698864658/fcpsnet/bqzxhvuhj6qvretsylmb/Watts_main.jpg","width":512}])
N.Y. magazine editor describes how education pulled her out of despair.
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FCPS outperforms the state averages and shows progress in key areas.
![Jacob Ball]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1698420984/fcpsnet/z7xgugbudf4csfxcasxc/Ball_Jacob.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1698420984/fcpsnet/z7xgugbudf4csfxcasxc/Ball_Jacob.jpg","width":512}])
Jacob Ball has taught at Carter G. Woodson for five years.
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Fellow board members accepted the resignation of Tom Jones.
The seated committee elects six members, and five are appointed by the school board.