Storytelling Showcased Monthly at Busboys and Poets
“I’m just doing what I’m doing,” Vera Oyé Yaa-Anna said. “It’s what I would be doing back home. We never get away from our...
Angle for Family Fun at DOEE Casting Call
Looking for family fun that's off the hook? The Family and Youth Casting Call (FYCC) is a free annual event where the District Department...
Kids Get Free Saturday Lunch During Government Shutdown
Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Friday that due to the hardship DC residents continue to face during the federal government shutdown, free lunch will be offered free...
Should Your Child Go to Specialty Camp?
If you attended camp as a kid, you might have memories of canoeing, roasting marshmallows over open fires, archery lessons, crafting and overnights in...
How To Get An A+ At Parent-Teacher Conferences
Conferences are a wonderful way to learn about the teachers, the classroom, and how your child is doing in school. Though you may worry...
Your Kid Needs Help, But Who Do You Call?
There is a lot of help available for kids today who are facing social or academic issues. Some of it is good, even life-changing;...
The Educational Benefits of Sports
Kid’s sports are associated with getting fit and having fun. The health benefits of sports and fitness are obvious. But coaches, administrators and experts...
What Do Those STARs Mean?
Last week, the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) released the DC School Report Cards and School Transparency and Reporting (STAR) Reports,...
Making the Grade
As the open enrollment for DCPS high school application period is underway, many District students and parents are considering whether or not some of...
Explore ALL Public School Options Saturday at EdFEST
Explore the District’s public school options at this year’s EdFEST, happening this Saturday, December 8 from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the DC Armory...
