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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)

Community Weighs In on Importance of a Duke Ellington Education

by Sam Plo Kwia Collins Jr. March 8, 2023March 9, 2023

While they are getting closer to reaching common ground, negotiations between the Duke Ellington School of the Arts Project and DCPS continue regarding funding for the arts and teachers at Duke Ellington School of the Arts. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Duke Ellington-DCPS Negotiation Process Continues

by Sam Plo Kwia Collins Jr. January 11, 2023January 11, 2023

Members of the Duke Ellington School of the Arts (DESA) community, including senior vocal student Jonathan Hobbs (pictured), fear that a District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) takeover would eradicate DESA’s dual-curriculum arts programming. (Photo by Robert Roberts)

EXCLUSIVE: Duke Ellington School of the Arts Pushes Back Against DCPS’ Attempt to Take Control

by Sam Plo Kwia Collins Jr. December 14, 2022January 24, 2023

**FILE** Comedian Dave Chappelle during a visit to the Duke Ellington School of the Arts in 2017 (WI photo)

Dave Chappelle Declines Offer to Rename Building at Duke Ellington HS in His Honor

by WI Web Staff June 21, 2022June 21, 2022

**FILE** Comedian Dave Chappelle during a visit to the Duke Ellington School of the Arts in 2017 (WI photo)

Duke Ellington School of the Arts Expresses Support for Dave Chappelle

by Sam Plo Kwia Collins Jr. December 1, 2021

Cherie Wilson is the Director of Federal Affairs for General Motors. Her responsibilities at GM include developing and executing legislative and political engagement in vehicle finance, corporate sustainability and diversity. (Courtesy of NNPA Newswire)

GM Rep Talks Diversity During Fireside Chat at Black Press Week

by WI Guest Author March 23, 2019October 31, 2020

A residency battle rages at the Duke Ellington School of the Arts. (Courtesy of waymarketing.com)

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Fight over Residency Rages on at Duke Ellington School

by Stacy M. Brown June 20, 2018October 31, 2020

Members of "Connections" (Courtesy of DCPS)

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D.C. EDUCATION BRIEFS: Community ‘Connections’

by WI Webstaff May 30, 2018October 31, 2020

Will Searcy

Youth Reflect on the Life of MLK

by Tatyana Hopkins – Washington Informer Contributing Writer April 11, 2018October 31, 2020

Duke Ellington School of the Arts

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Residency Fraud Alleged at Duke Ellington School of the Arts

by Sarafina Wright –Washington Informer Staff Writer March 7, 2018October 31, 2020