Washington Informer Education: Equity, Advocacy & Student Voices

In celebration of Inauguration Week, the new President of Howard University, Ben Vinson III, Ph.D., spoke to an interdisciplinary group of faculty who shared their knowledge about Howard’s impact to Africa and those who represent the African diaspora. (Courtesy Photo/Yannick Rice Lamb)

Howard University Inaugurates Dr. Ben Vinson III as 18th President

by Gregory L. Coleman, Howard University Student November 8, 2023November 8, 2023

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Schools Aren’t Prepared to Handle Racist Bullying

by Maya Pottiger, Special to The Informer via Word in Black November 1, 2023November 1, 2023

**FILE** President Joe Biden participates in a virtual meeting of the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate on Friday, September 17, 2021, in the South Court Auditorium of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building at the White House. (Official White House Photo by Erin Scott)

Biden Admin Pursues New Loan Forgiveness Program Following Supreme Court Setback

by Stacy M. Brown October 31, 2023November 1, 2023

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Truancy Still an Issue in D.C., Community Members and Experts Say

by Sam Plo Kwia Collins Jr. October 25, 2023November 9, 2023

Carey Wright will begin her new role as Maryland’s interim state superintendent on Oct. 23. (Courtesy photo)

Maryland Education Roundup

by Richard D. Elliott October 18, 2023October 19, 2023

**FILE** D.C. Council member Zachary Parker (D-Ward 5) (WI photo)

Council Legislation to Embolden OSSE in Assisting Low-Performing Schools

by Sam Plo Kwia Collins Jr. October 16, 2023October 17, 2023

**FILE** Howard University is one of the institutions who have earned a spot on Billboard's prestigious list of the best schools for music business degrees. (Roy Lewis/The Washington Informer)

Howard University Named Among Top Music Business Schools

by Stacy M. Brown October 16, 2023October 16, 2023

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Teaching Black Teens the Signs of Dating Violence

by Maya Pottiger October 16, 2023November 9, 2023

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D.C. State Board of Education Gears Up to Discuss AI Use in the Classroom

by Sam Plo Kwia Collins Jr. October 13, 2023November 9, 2023

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Black Student Faces Disciplinary Action Over Dreadlocks at Texas High School

by Stacy M. Brown October 12, 2023October 12, 2023