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American University faculty members talk about their plans for a protest in front of the university president's house in northwest D.C. on April 21. (Roy Lewis/The Washington Informer)

AU Faculty Continue Campaign for Increased Compensation

by Sam Plo Kwia Collins Jr. April 26, 2022April 26, 2022

The Debt Collective protested in front of the Department of Education on April 4 in support of student loan debt forgiveness. The protest attracted 500 people. (Courtesy photo)

Demands for Student Debt Cancellation Focus on Black Borrowers

by Sam Plo Kwia Collins Jr. April 20, 2022April 21, 2022

**FILE** McKinley Technology High School (Courtesy photo)

McKinley Tech Principal Search Raises Questions About Transparency, Workload

by Sam Plo Kwia Collins Jr. April 20, 2022April 28, 2022

Khoi Alexander Young (Courtesy of M-NCPPC)

Local Gymnast Khoi Alexander Young Soars In and Out of the Gym

by William J. Ford April 13, 2022April 13, 2022

Theodora Brown, co-chair of McKinley Technology High School’s Local School Advisory Team (Courtesy photo)

D.C. Public Schools Face Difficult Budget Quandaries

by Sam Plo Kwia Collins Jr. April 13, 2022April 14, 2022

K.C. Boyd, D.C. librarian (Courtesy photo)

D.C. Public School Librarians Eyeing Book Bans Across America

by Sam Plo Kwia Collins Jr. April 13, 2022April 14, 2022

Ronald Benson-El became a first place citywide spelling bee winner in 1984, The Washington Informer had been the sponsor of the competition for two years.

Washington Informer Spelling Bee Celebrates 40 Years

by Sam Plo Kwia Collins Jr. April 6, 2022April 6, 2022

First and second place winners Charlie Palmore and Reva Kelly prepare for interviews after claiming the winning trophies during the 40th Annual Spelling Bee. (Roy Lewis/The Washington Informer)

Citywide Spelling Bee Finalists Outline Their Strategies

by Sam Plo Kwia Collins Jr. April 6, 2022April 6, 2022

Substitute teachers who’ve taken on long-term assignments in schools where teachers have resigned continue to demand a wage increase and benefits. They began their weekly protests in front of the Wilson Building in January. (Roy Lewis/The Washington Informer)

Mounting Teacher Resignations Shed Light on Systemic Issues

by Sam Plo Kwia Collins Jr. April 6, 2022April 6, 2022

Culinary students Laynard Hairston and his twin brother Laymont are part of Ballou's winning team with (not pictured) Nevaeh Mclamore and Hassan Coles, winning first place at the DC ProStart Invitational held at THEARC in Southeast on March 29. (Roy Lewis/The Washington Informer)

Ballou Senior High Wins Local Culinary Arts Competition

by Sam Plo Kwia Collins Jr. March 30, 2022March 30, 2022