Oversimplifying Black History: what schools do wrong

by Cheyanne M. Daniels | Feb 22, 2021 | Education, Featured, Topics

WASHINGTON —With one week left in Black History Month, some scholars and activists say it’s time to change the way the subject is taught in schools, shining a light on systemic racism in addition to the often-taught subject of the Civil Rights Movement. President Joe...

For some of Florida’s international students, remote learning comes with added burdens

by Augusta Saraiva | Feb 17, 2021 | Coronavirus, Education, Featured, Immigration

The day before the University of South Florida’s virtual commencement in December, senior Lucca Salgueiro decided to postpone his graduation. The plan was for the student to attend the online ceremony from his hometown of São Paulo, Brazil, where he had been...

Lowering student debt still on Biden’s agenda

by Jay Silver | Feb 16, 2021 | Education, Featured

WASHINGTON — A number of state universities and community colleges across the Capitol Region hope that the Biden administration will make colleges more affordable to lower-income students and minority groups as well as provide relief for those paying off student...

Harris’ election represents firsts for many, continued service for others

by India Walton | Nov 18, 2020 | Education, Featured

WASHINGTON – As a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. – the first Greek-letter organization for Black women – vice president-elect Kamala Harris’ win last month shed new light on the National Panhellenic Council (NPHC), but civic engagement for these...

A generation of scholars potentially at risk

by India Walton | Nov 18, 2020 | Education, Social Justice

WASHINGTON – With a return to in-person instruction not in sight soon for D.C. public schools, there are concerns surrounding the effects remote education on students in low-income neighborhoods due to lack of resources and parental support. Students in low-income...

As pandemic magnifies inequities for English learners, educators try not to leave them behind

by Dalia Faheid | Nov 11, 2020 | Education

WASHINGTON — Educators nationwide who have been forced to teach online because of the pandemic are finding new ways to connect with students learning English for the first time, a group that’s particularly difficult to reach with online instruction. Virtual...