Education
OpinionBy Charlie Fletcher February 24, 2021
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.
Vendor ProfileBy Sarah Graver December 2, 2020
Sheila White sets the bar high with her housing and classes at UDC
Sheila White shares the impact of moving into her new apartment.
OpinionBy Sandra Jackson November 9, 2020
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.
OpinionBy Aida Peery September 10, 2020
DC is failing preschoolers and their working parents
Aida Peery makes the case for private, in-person instruction for D.C.’s youngest schoolchildren.
NewsBy Asia Rollins August 26, 2020
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.
OpinionBy Jane Lyons August 13, 2020
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.
ArtBy Pierre Johnson August 13, 2020
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.
NewsBy Asia Rollins August 12, 2020
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.
NewsBy Asia Rollins July 16, 2020
Limiting police power in schools is a win for some and a step back for others
On July 8, local anti-police groups got one step closer to their goal of police-free schools when the D.C. Council…
NewsBy Asia Rollins July 2, 2020
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.
ArtBy Sheila White June 24, 2020
Overcoming COVID-19: Finding housing and education in the height of the pandemic
Sheila White shares her experiences throughout the public health crisis.
NewsBy Avi Bajpai / Ben Cooper March 14, 2020
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.
NewsBy Ben Cooper March 5, 2020
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.
ArtBy Jennifer McLaughlin October 22, 2019
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…
NewsBy Gabrielle Wanneh June 27, 2019
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.
ArtBy Sheila White June 26, 2019
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…
NewsBy Gabrielle Wanneh June 12, 2019
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.
ArtBy Marcus McCall March 8, 2019
Giving Up the Streets for a Better Life and a Smarter Me
Vendor Marcus McCall shares the difficulties of his childhood.
NewsBy Mark Rose March 6, 2019
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.
NewsBy Sarah Tascone February 25, 2019
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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