Washington Informer Education: Equity, Advocacy & Student Voices

Howard University graduates shout in excitement as each of their departments are officially bestowed their degrees during the 156th commencement convocation. (Ja’Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)

2024 Howard Graduates Declared as Class of ‘Courage’

by Bousaina Ibrahim May 14, 2024May 14, 2024

**FILE** A former intern with the Washington Teachers’ Union stands outside of the John A. Wilson Building in 2022. WTU and DCPS are again at odds as a new contract has yet to be finalized, which could result in teachers not receiving salary increases. (WI photo)

WTU Rails Against ‘Delay Tactics’ in Collective Bargaining

by Sam Plo Kwia Collins Jr. May 13, 2024May 13, 2024

Rashida Jones, who served as UDC's 2024 keynote speaker, receives an honorary doctorate during the ceremony on May 11. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

UDC Celebrates 47th Commencement Encouraging Students to Serve Community, Become Changemakers

by James Wright Jr. May 13, 2024May 13, 2024

A butterfly lands on some goldenrod, one of the flowers native to the D.C. area that DMV student groups planted as part of the first Wild Visions Habitat Creation Challenge hosted by Garden for Wildlife. (Courtesy of Trisha Singh/Garden for Wildlife)

DMV Students Grow Native Plant Gardens in New ‘Wild Visions’ Contest

by Kayla Benjamin May 8, 2024May 8, 2024

Teacher of the Year Missy Testerman, first lady Dr. Jill Biden and U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona arrive as distinguished guests at the first-ever “Teacher of the Year” State Dinner. (Ashleigh Fields/The Washington Informer)

First Lady Honors Teachers at Inaugural State Dinner

by Ashleigh Fields May 8, 2024May 8, 2024

**FILE** D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Community, Education, Local

Students, Teachers, Nonprofits Advocate for Community Schools Funding Restoration

by Sam Plo Kwia Collins Jr. May 7, 2024May 7, 2024

Senators Secure $1M for UMES School of Veterinary Medicine

by WI Web Staff May 5, 2024May 6, 2024

**FILE** In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week the Biden-Harris administration has unveiled comprehensive initiatives to bolster the teaching profession and support schools nationwide. (WI photo)

Biden-Harris Administration Unveils Ambitious Plans to Strengthen Teaching Profession Ahead of Teacher Appreciation Week

by Stacy M. Brown May 2, 2024May 2, 2024

What College Protests Say About America

by Keith Boykin, Word In Black May 1, 2024June 5, 2024

Tyra Ware, JD Jean Jacques II, Kyle Fisher and Trinity Webster-Bass with WHCA Executive Director Steven Thomma (Courtesy photo)

Howard University students earn scholarships and recognition at White House Correspondents’ Dinner

by Ashleigh Fields April 30, 2024April 30, 2024

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