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Tia Bell of T.R.I.G.G.E.R. Project, a gun violence prevention organization focused on public health and youth development, conducted an assembly at SEED Public Charter School during Youth Violence Prevention Week. (Courtesy of Straight to the Point Media)

Education, Local

As D.C. Council Committee Embraces SROs, a Grassroots Organization Touts Different Approach to Gun Violence

by Sam P.K. CollinsJune 8, 2023June 8, 2023

**FILE** Lewis D. Ferebee (Photo by Evelyn Hockstein/For The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Education, Local

In DCPS Procurement Scandal, Black-Owned Small Businesses Weigh In

by Sam P.K. CollinsJune 7, 2023July 7, 2023

photo of empty class room

Education, Local

Leadership Shakeup at Hardy MS Raises Questions About Race, Privilege

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

EDITORIAL: Celebrating Black Male Teachers in DCPS, Emphasizing a Need for More

by WI Web EditorMay 10, 2023May 10, 2023

Special Editions

2023 DC City-Wide Spelling Bee

by Shevry LassiterApril 5, 2023April 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