Prince George’s County public schools said about 1,700 teachers and 30 percent of the transportation staff asked for the day off to take part in a national day of protest called “A Day Without a Woman.” The protest, organized in conjunction with International Women’s Day, urges female workers to stay home.

In Virginia, the Alexandria school system will also be closed Wednesday after staff members requested the day off.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     Local News Alert Tue., Mar. 07, 2017 8:16 p.m.     Prince George’s schools will be closed Wednesday after 1,700 teachers ask off for ‘A Day Without a Woman’ protest Prince George’s County public schools said about 1,700 teachers and 30 percent of the transportation staff asked for the day off to take part in a national day of protest called “A Day Without a Woman.” The protest, organized in conjunction with International Women’s Day, urges female workers to stay home. In Virginia, the Alexandria school system will also be closed Wednesday after staff members requested the day off. Read more » Advertisement You are signed up for the following breaking news alerts: Technology | World | Health/Science/Environment | Sports | National | Entertainment | Politics | Economy/Business. You are signed up for the following local (DC/MD/VA) news alerts: Local Politics | Local Commuter | Local Other News | Local Business | Local Crime/Safety | Local Weather. You received this email because you signed up for breaking news alerts. For additional free email alerts and newsletters, or to unsubscribe, click here. We respect your privacy. If you believe that this email has been sent to you in error, or you no longer wish to receive email from The Washington Post, click here. Contact us for help. ©2017 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071