WASHINGTON (AP) — Friendship Public Charter School is opening an expanded campus in southeast Washington after an $18 million construction project.

The school is planning a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Wednesday morning for the new Friendship Tech Prep Academy. The school specializes in science, technology, engineering, math and environmental sciences. It currently serves students from sixth grade through 10th grade.

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