d.c. public sc aolsounced a new initiative that includes $3 million in funding. the money will help support programs such as a health science academy and new literacy beogram and both of those initiatives wil in schools in wards 7 and 8. >>> one of the greatest tennis players of all time paid our area a visit. he helped celebrate the opening of the second rocket ship school in d.c. he established the school int southed.c. the state of the art facity serves 400 students and would eventually welcome kidsrom pre-k through 6th grade. >>> well, fairfax countyrolice office had to pay a visit to a local classroom this week. this guy set off a motion detector after escaping from his cage. that's a >> it's not just a snake. it's a big snake. we spoke to the officer that saved the day. >> some people are dog people. some people are cat. peop then there's officer chase. >> i like snakes. i'm not afraid of them. they're not scaryim s. >> good thing she is an animal protection officer and was on duty this week when a call came in. >> there a big columbian red tail boa on the