Dr. George H. Rutherford, former principal of Fletcher-Johnson Middle School, maintained contact with his former students and was honored at a party organized by alumni, who remember him as a courageous leader who provided them with support and structure.

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Black educators are facing uncertainty and pressure as debates over diversity initiatives and how race and history are taught in K-12 schools intensify, and the Trump administration has taken steps to scale back diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in federal agencies and higher education.

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Thompson Restaurants' Milk & Honey brand is partnering with D.C.'s Divine Nine network to raise funds for scholarships and service efforts, with diners able to contribute by rounding up their checks and participating in the Black Love Dine & Donate Day.

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Over 260 students from 88 schools in Washington, D.C., competed in the annual Citywide Spelling Bee, with the goal of qualifying for the Scripps National Spelling Bee in May, while the focus was on building skills and learning life lessons.

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The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) is celebrating its 175th anniversary with initiatives to boost student enrollment, foster workforce development, and raise funds for scholarships, all in an effort to become the District's key workforce engine and a national model for public education.

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Leckie Education Campus has completed a two-story addition, providing students with new classrooms, science lab, dining room, and other amenities, as well as improved accessibility and security, and was designed with input from students, faculty, and staff.

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A termination report that Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton’s re-election campaign team filed on Sunday marked the end of an era— and a critical milestone in one of the District’s hottest races of the 2026 election season.  As of Monday morning, Norton’s office hasn’t released a statement. However, comments and tributes continue to pour in from […]

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Students at Eliot-Hine Middle School in Northeast D.C. are learning beyond traditional courses and becoming published journalists, producers, and hosts, with famous interviewees such as Phylicia Rashad.

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Artificial intelligence is ubiquitous and increasingly influential in everyday life, yet it remains widely misunderstood and often met with fear and distrust. As AI reshapes media, work, creativity, and civic life, communities deserve space to learn, question, and engage together. Registration is free and open to the public.Register here: https://hi.switchy.io/n9ea As part of its commitment […]

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The Ward 8 Education Council is demanding investments to bolster students' socioemotional well-being, while the D.C. Department of Behavioral Health's proposed changes to school-based behavioral health programming has sparked controversy with a "flexible" model that does not provide enough support for students.

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