by Kaitlin Bender-Thomas | Jan 11, 2023 | Education, Featured, Topics
WASHINGTON — Supporters of student loan debt relief praised the U.S. Department of Education’s newest proposed regulations that would reduce monthly student loan payments for millions of Americans, but many say it’s only a temporary fix to a bigger problem. The...
by Grace Deng | Mar 28, 2022 | Education, Featured, Immigration
Mahdi Kabuli likes math. Sure, geometry eludes him sometimes, but overall he’s really good at the subject. At 18, Kabuli is already thinking about college, where he wants to study economics or computer science. As of last year, nearing the end of his time at the top...
by Shannon Coan | Mar 3, 2022 | Education, Featured, Topics
WASHINGTON – Four stamps commemorating the 50th anniversary of Title IX were unveiled by the U.S. Postal Service at a ceremony in the U.S. Department of Education Thursday. “The stamps we are about to unveil are not merely a recognition of Title IX,” said Amber...
by Grace Deng | Feb 22, 2022 | Education, Featured
WASHINGTON – A divided Senate education committee on Feb. 10 advanced the nomination of Washington education administrator Glenna Gallo to lead the U.S. Education Department’s special education program. “I think she’s fabulous,” said Ilene Schwartz, professor of...
by Grace Deng | Feb 9, 2022 | Education, Featured, Topics
WASHINGTON – On Monday, substitute teachers in the district protested for higher wages, benefits and professional development outside of Mayor Bowser’s office. “Mayor Bowser, you’ve been really disrespecting the substitute teachers. You have a large surplus in your...
