FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. — Principals at two Fairfax County high schools sent out emails apologizing for not sharing information about National Merit Awards information with students.
The principals at Westfield High School and Langley High School sent emails apologizing to families over the weekend. In both emails, Westfield Principal Tony DiBari, and Langley Principal Kim Greer said the information had just come to light.
Both principals said the issues at their schools will form part of a larger investigation being conducted by the Virginia Attorney General's office. AG Jason Miyares announced last week his office is launching two civil investigations into the prestigious Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology after allegations of National Merit Awards being withheld from students.
"To the extent that withholding of any of these awards at Thomas Jefferson High School was based on race, national origin, or any other protected status under the Virginia Human Rights Act, that is unlawful," Miyares said. "That is why I am announcing today that my officer of civil rights is opening an investigation into this very issue."
They were withholding the awards to prevent hurting other students' feelings.
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