D.C. public schools Archives - Page 2 of 39 - The Washington Informer

D.C. public schools Archives - Page 2 of 39 - The Washington Informer

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Education, Local

Leadership Shakeup at Hardy MS Raises Questions About Race, Privilege

by Sam P.K. CollinsMay 30, 2023July 7, 2023

Demar Franklin, a junior at Eastern, counted among those who produced their mini-docs with the help of Rodney "Red" Grant, founder of local nonprofit Don’t Shoot Guns, Shoot Cameras. For his project, Demar traced how technology enhanced education at Eastern throughout its 100-year history. (The Washington Informer)

Education, Local

New On-Campus Exhibit Showcases a Century of Eastern’s History

by Sam P.K. CollinsApril 5, 2023April 5, 2023

D.C. Council member Zachary Parker expressed concerns that funds are often being spread too thinly across District public schools, much to the detriment of families living in Wards 5, 7 and 8. (Courtesy photo)

Education, Local

Alleged Incident at Patterson Elementary Intensifies Debate About School Safety

by Sam P.K. CollinsApril 4, 2023April 4, 2023

**FILE** D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (Jacques Benovil/The Washington Informer)

Education, Local

Local Public Charter School Network Criticizes Mayor Bowser’s Budget Proposal

by Sam P.K. CollinsMarch 29, 2023March 29, 2023

At Ron Brown College Preparatory High School in Northeast, a dozen young men sat down with Becoming A Man affiliates from D.C. and Chicago and D.C. Public Schools Chancellor Lewis D. Ferebee to watch a classic episode of "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" and discuss the themes surrounding it. (Marckell Williams/The Washington Informer)

Black Experience, Education, Local

Program Allows Black Male Students to Speak Candidly with Elders

by Sam P.K. CollinsMarch 29, 2023March 29, 2023

LeGreg Harrison (left) and Muhammad Hill, both keynote speakers for the honor roll assembly at Stephen E. Kramer Middle School recognizing student achievements (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Kramer Middle School Recognizes Honor Roll Students

by Sam P.K. CollinsMarch 29, 2023March 29, 2023

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Education, Local

Special-Needs Families Tackle School Placement, Out-of-School Time Quandaries

by Sam P.K. CollinsMarch 22, 2023April 14, 2023

**FILE** D.C. Council member Robert White introduced the Educator Retention for Student Success Act of 2023 more than two weeks after teacher retention organization EmpowerEd released a study touting the benefits of flexible scheduling and requested a $10 million budget allocation for the launch of nearly 25 flexible scheduling pilot programs. (Roy Lewis/The Washington Informer)

Education, Local

New D.C. Council Bill Tackles Teacher Retention Problem

by Sam P.K. CollinsMarch 16, 2023April 14, 2023

Education, Local

D.C. Parents Demand Clarity from OSSE on Continuing Bus Delays

by Sam P.K. CollinsMarch 14, 2023March 15, 2023

Duke Ellington School of the Arts (DESA) Principal Sandi Logan and The Ellington Fund, which is DESA’s charitable arm, hosted "The Ellington Experience," a showcase of performances from students representing all eight of DESA's art departments. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Education, Local

Community Weighs In on Importance of a Duke Ellington Education

by Sam P.K. CollinsMarch 8, 2023March 9, 2023