by Shanshan Wang | Jul 21, 2016 | Education
WASHINGTON – A new federal program that gives thousands of inmates in state and federal prison access to higher education while imprisoned not only can reduce recidivism but promotes safer communities, Secretary of Education John King said Tuesday. “By creating...
by Shanshan Wang | Jul 21, 2016 | Politics, Topics
WASHINGTON — About 30 protesters rallied outside an office of the National Fraternal Order of Police Wednesday, supporting the Black Lives Matter movement and blocking traffic on busy Massachusetts Avenue. Demonstrators tied themselves to ladders and fences with...
by Shanshan Wang | Jul 13, 2016 | Environment, Topics
WASHINGTON — Lotus yoga, giant puppets, live music — hundreds of parents and kids from across the nation rallying near Capitol Hill Wednesday, calling for action on climate change. “We are all gathering to show a force of solidarity and connection to...
by Shanshan Wang | Jul 7, 2016 | Politics
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump “did a great job” in his meetings with GOP senators and House members Thursday and is putting together a strong general election strategy, House Speaker Paul Ryan said. “We had a very good exchange on lots of ideas and policy...
by Shanshan Wang | Jul 5, 2016 | Education, Politics
WASHINGTON — Hillary Clinton addressed thousands of members of the country’s largest teachers’ union Tuesday, promising to push for better pay for educators, less standardized testing and more resources for teaching computer science in public schools. Speaking...
