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Recent revelations that D.C. public schools gave diplomas to students who didn’t meet graduation requirements has raised questions about whether the school system is graduating students who are prepared for the next step, whether that is college or the workforce. How do local colleges help students who might enter their classroom unprepared? And how does […]
The next Ward 3 Democratic Committee Meeting will feature a "Community Dialogue on The Status of our Schools and their Future" with Ward 3 Councilmember Mary Cheh, Ward 3 School […]
The Ward 3 - Wilson Education Network presents a Candidate Forum for the Ward 3 Representative for the State Board of Education. Candidates Dora Currea and Ruth Wattenberg have both […]
Prospective Murch parents are invited to see teachers in action, visit with the principal, ask questions of the student panel and learn about Murch's parent community. All Open Houses will […]
A presentation on Whittle School & Studios followed by Q&A. The event will begin with a reception at 6:00 pm, and the program will begin at 6:30 pm. Learn more […]
NBC4 presents a job fair at UDC, with employers hiring for a diverse range of career fields — from health care to finance to engineering to law enforcement. Learn more […]
CommuniKids now has a UDC branch. Visit this Spanish immersion preschool to learn more about its free PK3 and PK4 program, as well as a summer camp for kids ages 2 1/2 to 7. Find information and register here: https://communikids.com/events/communikids-award-winning-preschool-and-summer-camp-open-house-at-its-new-udc-van-ness-location/
Learn more at https://www.law.udc.edu/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1157248&group=
A Back-to-School Party/Fundraiser will be held on Saturday, September 7, 7 pm-10 pm at Tenley Bar and Grill for Wilson students, parents, and families to get to know one another and support the school. Tickets are $50 per person, and the funds raised will help finance crucial school needs. To purchase tickets, or to make […]
The National Park Service and Rock Creek Conservancy are hosting virtual and socially-distanced in-person activities in celebration of National Public Lands Day and Rock Creek Park Day. https://rockcreekconservancy.org/what-we-do/upcoming-events/national-public-lands-day In-person events include an all-ages scavenger hunt, trash cleanups and "puppy plogging." Virtual programming will be offered through Facebook Premiere. https://www.facebook.com/events/610643326484018
Prospective parents can learn more about Murch Elementary School from current parents and members of the HSA. Learn more at https://murchschool.org/join-our-virtual-open-house-tour-2/
Agenda items for The University of the District of Columbia's quarterly Community Campus Task Force Meeting include: Enrollment update UDC COVID-19 response Van Ness Campus Master Plan Retail space update […]
Learn more at https://www.burkeschool.org/admissions/visiting-burke
Learn more at https://www.burkeschool.org/admissions/visiting-burke
Join Master Gardener Kathy Sykes on two 75-minute walking tours of the Connecticut Avenue street gardens on Sunday, April 25th and Monday, April 26th. The proceeds from each will benefit Van Ness Main Street. The Sunday afternoon tour is for kids and their grownups. The Monday evening tour is for ages 16 and up. On […]