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...
by James Arkin | Feb 21, 2012 | Education
WASHINGTON – High unemployment doesn’t necessarily mean jobs aren’t available; instead, those seeking work may not have learned the skills employers demand. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan said part of the problem is a shortage of teachers with sufficient training...