How Some Schools Got Kids Back to the Classroom
In the spring, the COVID-19 pandemic shut down most of the nation’s schools, forcing most of the District’s students to continue learning virtually at...
Support Services Make the Transition
When schools, childcare, and other child-related facilities closed suddenly a few weeks into the Covid-19 pandemic, parents were left scrambling to cover their children’s...
How Families are Managing Virtual Learning
As the new year begins, many students are moving into a tenth month of virtual learning. Students are taking classes in their homes, many...
Bowser, Ferebee Talk DCPS Reopening
In the Oct. 22 situational update, Mayor Muriel Bowser (D), Dr. LaQuandra Nesbitt and Dr. Lewis Ferebee spoke about the term two reopening of...
Antiracism Workshops for Families at East City Books
Talking to your kids and teens about literally anything can be awkward. Luckily, teaching your kids and teens about antiracism doesn't have to be...
Even When Virtual Learning Goes Well, Kids Miss Out
Most District students have been learning virtually since the spring. There have been challenges in ensuring that all students have a device, a connection...
The Numbers: A Failure to Address DC Childcare Crisis
Childcare is a critical part of our economy. A parent who can drop their child off in a quality childcare setting has peace of...
Get Your Car Washed for a Cause Saturday
Help the Southwest Neighborhood Assembly Youth Activities Task Force (SWNA YATF) raise money for community art projects —and finally get your car washed at...
Learn About Scouting Opportunities
Pack and Troop 380 will be hosting a meeting for those interested in learning more about the great opportunities scouting has to offer. The...
Black Lives in the Classroom
Cornerstone School Principal and Executive Director Derrick Max remembers watching video of the murder of George Floyd. Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police May...
