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Career counseling and after school programs: What’s the connection?

Fletcher opines a piece on the effects COVID-19 has on at-risk students entering the job force, and the importance of career counselors in their trajectory.

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Sheila White sets the bar high with her housing and classes at UDC

Sheila White shares the impact of moving into her new apartment.

Three African-american toddlers sit at a classroom table and use crayons on a sheet of

Expanding child care can help Black women overcome disparities in domestic violence

Sandra Jackson from the House of Ruth on the importance of childcare for Black women.

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DC is failing preschoolers and their working parents

Aida Peery makes the case for private, in-person instruction for D.C.’s youngest schoolchildren.

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COVID-19 and crowded spaces: the not-so-easy start of virtual learning for homeless students

Teachers and local organizations are pushing for more support for homeless students so that they can successfully stay on track while taking classes.

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Montgomery County shows us how to develop more housing, faster, without overtaxing our schools

Jane Lyons offers insight on a housing policy implemented in Montgomery County.

The greatest SIN in our community

Artist and vendor Pierre Johnson points out flaws in the education system and how detrimental this can be for students.

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How one local teacher works with big dreams and small contributions

Raymond Pyle, who teaches at Moten Elementary school, believes the key to a better education starts with a properly funded community. His classroom goals for students won’t be put into action without proper support.

Limiting police power in schools is a win for some and a step back for others

n July 8, local anti-police groups got one step closer to their goal of police-free schools when the D.C. Council passed an amendment to change… Read more »

Online learning leaves some adult students offline

K-12 and university students were not the only people forced to transition to remote classes in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The digital divide between those who have access to modern technology and those who do not is even wider for students in adult education programs.

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Overcoming COVID-19: Finding housing and education in the height of the pandemic

Sheila White shares her experiences throughout the public health crisis.

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DC service organizations to stay open amid coronavirus-related closures

As the District copes with the spread of COVID-19, more than a dozen organizations that provide essential services to the homeless said they will stay open.

Shuttle service for homeless students extended after public backlash

The pilot program began in January and was originally set to end in mid-March, WAMU reported. 

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Aging out, and into homelessness

I grew up living in Baltimore City. When I was 18, I was independently living until I turned 21 when I aged out of foster… Read more »

ketcham elementary STEM lab ribbon cutting

New STEM lab showcases a dedication to improving the lives of disadvantaged students at Ketcham Elementary

An Anacostia public school just created a brand-new STEM lab for its students  — many of whom may be experiencing homelessness or poverty.

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A student and her shelter

Most students don’t start their day with “WAKE UP!” at 6 a.m.  I’m not most students. My “dorm” is a shelter. My “library” is any… Read more »

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Good things are coming for these scholarship recipients as they recover from substance use disorder or mental illness

The scholarship from Woodley House will support all five awardees as they complete the certification program or pursue internships and jobs to put their credentials to use.

Giving Up the Streets for a Better Life and a Smarter Me

Vendor Marcus McCall shares the difficulties of his childhood.

Middle schoolers asked to develop cities that are resilient to climate change also addressed poverty

Middle school students from the U.S. and abroad came to Washington, D.C., as finalists in the Future City competition.

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Longstanding local school is “homeless” and “on the Go-Go”

“I wish I had a school like that when I was growing up,” one parent said. 

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