by Mark Moran Skepticism and disillusionment about purported plans to return to in-person learning in November marked comments by parents in the Ward 3-Wilson Feeder Education Network (W3EdNet) during a […]
What virtual back to school looks like; Murch student reporters share Covid diaries; No break for Wilson reporters
The 2020-2021 school year begins as the last one ended: with instruction taking place virtually. For students at Hearst, Murch, Deal, Wilson and other DC Public Schools, this will last […]
Teachers take “Not until it’s safe” school reopening protest to CM Mary Cheh’s home
DC teachers have been conducting home visits. But not of their students. Yesterday, teachers gathered in front of Mayor Muriel Bowser’s home. #OnlyWhenItsSafe chanted outside of @MayorBowser home by @dcpublicschools […]
School updates: Distance learning, “ReOpening” schools, the next budget, Wilson High’s name and more
Ruth Wattenberg represents Ward 3 on the DC State Board of Education. This is adapted from her May 10th newsletter. Subscribe by writing to [email protected]. Education budget coming The city’s […]
CommuniKids’ 3rd NW DC language immersion preschool will welcome 18 months to pre-K4 (Sponsored)
(This post is sponsored by CommuniKids.) CommuniKids was the first school to offer a free pre-K3 education in Ward 3. It was also the second, and now, the third. It […]
Got kids? Check out neighborhood schools during upcoming open houses and information sessions
If you did not have enough to think about with the holiday season upon us, some of our nearby public and private schools are encouraging local families to consider where […]
A local newspaper you should be reading: The Wilson Beacon
The journalists at Wilson High School’s student newspaper are no slouches. Just two weeks after the 2019-2020 school year began, The Beacon’s reporters and editors were off and running, publishing […]
Free yourself of electronics clutter and more at the Nov. 16 Hearst School e-cycle event
We’re not in the habit of giving weekend chore assignments to our readers, but the end result will be cleaner garages, attics, closets and junk drawers. And it’s all for […]
Classes begin at the Whittle School with 180 students
DC Public Schools welcomed students back last week. Classes began this week at the neighborhood’s private schools – Burke, Sheridan and the new Whittle School. Whittle School & Studios welcomed […]
Eaton Elementary kids will spend two years at UDC
Van Ness will be welcoming Eaton Elementary kids this fall while their school at 34th and Lowell Streets NW undergoes a two-year renovation and modernization. They will move into the […]