As back-to-school season is in full swing and families get their students ready with everything they need for the school year, keeping current with required immunizations is an important part of being prepared.   In an effort to fill the gaps in access to health care, DC Health is providing a host of support to local […]

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Cinque Culver, a resident of Ward 7's River Terrace neighborhood, is preparing to head back to school after summer vacation, along with many other adults who are seeking higher education in the District.

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The Washington Teachers' Union is committed to promoting literacy and providing free books to children, while working to improve school safety protocols and conditions for teachers and staff, in order to retain great teachers and recruit new ones.

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Parents, teachers, and students should all be equipped with a new vision for the school year, including knowing required immunizations, texts, and tools, and working towards goals to thrive in the classroom.

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Bowie State University is planning a new mixed-use development, the Gateway, which will provide 184,000 square feet of retail space and housing for 600 students, while Morgan State University's School of Education and Urban Studies has appointed Dr. Meria Carstarphen as the inaugural director of the National Center for the Elimination of Educational Disparities.

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The D.C. Tuition Assistance Grant (DCTAG) program provides up to $10,000 annually to eligible students to make up the difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition, and the 2024-25 DCTAG application is now open until Sept. 6. at 3 p.m.

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Parents of Gen Z high school seniors should guide their children in making informed decisions about their future, emphasizing the value of a STEM education, exploring scholarship opportunities, and considering careers with growth prospects.

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Information, and what we do with that information, is our greatest power in the movement to fully and safely educate our children.

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It’s not easy being a teacher or a student today, with so much going on in and outside the classroom.

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