Washington Informer Education: Equity, Advocacy & Student Voices

The University of the District of Columbia celebrated its annual homecoming from Nov. 9 to Nov. 16, commemorating more than 100 years of the historically Black institution’s impact, resilience and mission to empower the next generation of trailblazers. (Courtesy of Alisha Johnson)

UDC Firebirds Celebrate Annual Homecoming, Reflect on Institution’s Resilience and Impact in District

by Jada Ingleton November 20, 2024November 21, 2024

UDC President Maurice D. Edington, UDC Undergraduate Student Government Association President Kyle Nolan, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, UDC Board of Trustees Chairman Christopher D. Bell and D.C. Council member Matthew Frumin (D-Ward 3), listen to a speaker at the unveiling of the university’s latest strategic plan on Nov. 15. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

UDC Unveils New Five-Year Strategic Plan

by James Wright Jr. November 20, 2024November 20, 2024

A concerned mother of a 7-year-old elementary student in Charles County is searching for answers and working to address bullying in schools after an incident with an older student led to her son being hospitalized and treated for strangulation. (Courtesy photo via Instagram)

Mother Challenges School’s Narrative After Incident Leaves 7-Year-Old Hospitalized

by Stacy M. Brown November 18, 2024November 18, 2024

Master P’s Masterclass Empowers Students at Richard Wright PCS

by Sam Plo Kwia Collins Jr. November 16, 2024November 21, 2024

For three years, Courtney McFerson has been working diligently to get special education coordinators at Anne Beers Elementary School in Southeast D.C. to create an Individualized Education Program for her son, who fell behind in reading and math. (Ja'Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)

DCPS Parent Alleges Denial of Special Education Services

by Sam Plo Kwia Collins Jr. November 12, 2024November 21, 2024

Courtesy of tuskegee.edu via Twitter

Fatal Shooting at Tuskegee Homecoming Results in Demands for Better Security, Resources on Campus

by Jada Ingleton November 12, 2024November 12, 2024

**FILE** Prince George’s County Council member Wanika Fisher has introduced a non-binding resolution to limit cellphone usage in classrooms. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Prince George's County

Prince George’s County Education Update

by Richard D. Elliott November 6, 2024November 6, 2024

**FILE** Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGPCS) Superintendent Millard House II is passionate about working to address students’ mental health. PGCPS announced over $24 million in grants to support student mental health during a ceremony on Oct. 25 at Dr. Henry A. Wise High School. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Prince George's County

PGCPS Announces $24 Million to Support Student Mental Health

by Richard D. Elliott November 6, 2024November 6, 2024

Elizabeth Ross, OSSE’s assistant superintendent of teaching and learning, with KIPP DC College Preparatory students Keith Harris, Donyae’ Vaughn and Casidee Tomlinson, as well as Monet Davis, NAF director at KIPP DC College Preparatory. (Courtesy of KIPP DC College Preparatory)

Students at KIPP DC College Preparatory Continue to Embrace Financial Literacy Coursework

by Sam Plo Kwia Collins Jr. November 6, 2024November 6, 2024

Frazier O'Leary

Ward 4 State Board Representative Frazier O’Leary Faces Challenger in Reelection Bid

by Sam Plo Kwia Collins Jr. October 31, 2024November 1, 2024