
Baldwin plays quarterback with new Packers legislation
The Go Pack Go Act of 2019, a new proposal by Wisconsin Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin, would require every cable, satellite and video provider to broadcast Packers games to all Wisconsin subscribers
Baldwin plays quarterback with new Packers legislation
The Go Pack Go Act of 2019, a new proposal by Wisconsin Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin, would require every cable, satellite and video provider to broadcast Packers games to all Wisconsin subscribers
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Egyptian Coptic Christians, congressional staffers play soccer, raise discrimination awareness
The National Mall served as a backdrop for a friendly soccer match between Egyptian Coptic Christian soccer players and congressional staffers.
Egyptian Coptic Christians, congressional staffers play soccer, raise discrimination awareness
The National Mall served as a backdrop for a friendly soccer match between Egyptian Coptic Christian soccer players and congressional staffers.
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Frederick ruck club uses mud, weights to complete challenging hikes
Rucking is an activity of military origin that involves walking or hiking while carrying a rucksack. This Fredrick club finds creative ways to pursue it.
Frederick ruck club uses mud, weights to complete challenging hikes
Rucking is an activity of military origin that involves walking or hiking while carrying a rucksack. This Fredrick club finds creative ways to pursue it.
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Bill filed to award Congressional Gold Medal to the first black player in the National Hockey League
National Hockey Player Willie O’Ree, known as the “Jackie Robinson of ice hockey” was endorsed by Senators Tim Scott and Debbie Stabenow to receive the congressional gold medal for integrating the sport.
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Recap and explanation of the NBA Draft Lottery
Confused by the NBA Draft Lottery process? Eric Frazier breaks it down for us and gives a recap of the 2019 Draft Lottery results.
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Here’s Why Thursday Can Be Mystics’ Best Playoff Game in History
The Washington Mystics broke seven team playoff records in the Thursday game against the Sparks and moved to the semifinals, facing the Atlanta Dream.
read moreWondering if your loans will be forgiven? Here’s what to know about the Supreme Court case
The Supreme Court will hear arguments on Tuesday on cases challenging President Joe Biden’s plan to forgive billions of dollars in student loans.
Special education faces ‘crisis-level shortages’ of teachers, experts say
The stressful environment and lack of institutional support in the field of special education has resulted in more teachers leaving their positions, causing “crisis-level” shortages, exacerbated by a pandemic that already pushed children back in their educational goals.
Supreme Court mulls questions about students’ accessibility rights
The case heard by the Supreme Court on Wednesday brings to light how students with disabilities could be harmed by possibly negligent school systems for the lack of disability support.
More than half nation’s school districts face teacher shortages, data show
The shortfall of teachers has reached a crisis in many states.
Young voters make their voices heard in Wisconsin
Young voters in Wisconsin have a higher impact in elections compared to their counterparts in other states. Rashida Anderson-Abdullah speaks to students of University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire students before the 2022 gubernatorial and congressional district elections.
Loudoun County school board candidates offer opposing views on the county’s equity initiatives
Months after Loudoun County Public Schools released a report on a plan to implement new equity initiatives, school board candidates present opposing views on the subject during a televised debate.
D.C. K-12 social studies standards updated for the first time since 2006
For the first time since 2006, the D.C. school Board of Education will update its social studies standards. This comes at a time when experts say history books and social studies curriculum in some schools lag behind and fail to prepare students to understand when democracy is in peril.
Leaders call for more private sector investment in HBCUs
HBCUs are drivers of upward mobility, yet they are still unable to attract sufficient capital from traditional lenders.
Bison Pastrami, Anyone? Preschool Assistant Ensures Kids Get to Know Indigenous Foods
Across the breakfasts, lunches, and snacks Wicoie Nandagikendan serves, Youngbear-Tibbetts incorporates sweet potatoes, fresh fruits, leafy greens, fish, and meat from large game animals like bison, which is extremely low in fat, she said. Recently, she distributed a donation of 300 pounds of bison to students’ families.
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