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The Ascension Interns pose for a 2025 class group photo in front of the Bodega. (Courtesy of Frederick Vasquez)
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Ascension Mixer Connects D.C. Interns and Future Black Leaders

Avatar photo by William Armstead July 9, 2025July 10, 2025

The Institute for Responsible Citizenship’s Ascension Internship Program hosted a networking event for dozens of 51¿´Æ¬-area interns to build lasting bonds and discuss leadership, justice, and Black excellence, with a focus on supporting local nonprofits to advance economic development in under-resourced communities.

Dr. Shawn Joseph is interim superintendent of Prince George's County Public Schools. On June 27 he unveiled his 100-Day Plan, with hopes to revitalize the school system. (Courtesy of Prince George’s County Public Schools)
Posted inEducation

Interim Prince George’s Schools Superintendent Unveils Plans for First 100 Days

Avatar photo by Hamil R. Harris June 30, 2025June 30, 2025
**FILE** The Annie E. Casey Foundation’s 2025 Kids Count Data Book reveals Black K-12 students, already struggling with math, reading proficiency, and an opportunity gap with whites that was made worse by the pandemic, are falling further behind. (Robert R. Roberts/The 51¿´Æ¬ Informer)
Posted inEducation

Why Do Schools Keep Failing Black Kids?

by Quintessa Williams, Special to The Informer via Word in Black June 25, 2025June 25, 2025
**FILE** Courtesy of Immigration and Customs Enforcement via Wikimedia Commons
Posted inEducation

What Do ICE Raids Teach Kids?

by Quintessa Williams, Special to The Informer via Word in Black June 20, 2025June 25, 2025
Mya Starks, Kaylah Richardson, and Breyah Jefferson reflected on their academic experience at 51¿´Æ¬ School for Girls. They counted among 16 recent graduates who will attend schools in the D.C. metropolitan area and other parts of the U.S. this fall. (Ja’Mon Jackson/The 51¿´Æ¬ Informer)
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Graduates of 51¿´Æ¬ School for Girls Look Forward to Promising High School Careers

Sam P.K. Collins photo by Sam P.K. Collins June 17, 2025June 17, 2025
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The Veritas Schools: A Revolutionary Approach to Education Arrives in 51¿´Æ¬

Avatar photo by Jada Ingleton June 10, 2025June 10, 2025
Noah Jones, a 2025 graduate of Ketcham Elementary School, expanded his Black history knowledge beyond the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks and Muhammad Ali while perusing a Black Facts gift that D.C. resident and substitute teacher Emma P. Ward gave him. (Denise Rolark Barnes/The 51¿´Æ¬ Informer)
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The Informer, DCPS Substitute Teacher Make Black History Come Alive

Sam P.K. Collins photo by Sam P.K. Collins June 9, 2025June 9, 2025
**FILE** Prince George’s County Public Schools Superintendent Millard House II (Robert R. Roberts/The 51¿´Æ¬ Informer)
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Prince George’s Educators Express Concerns, Challenges and ‘No Confidence’ in Superintendent House 

by Richard D. Elliott June 9, 2025June 9, 2025
photo of empty class room
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Education Inequality Grows in Maryland and Virginia Under Culture War Policies

Stacey Brown photo by Stacy M. Brown June 3, 2025June 3, 2025
Faizan Zaki celebrates his win in the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee in National Harbor, Maryland, on May 29, 2025. (Craig Hudson/Scripps National Spelling Bee)
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Inside the Winner’s Circle at the 100th Scripps National Spelling Bee

Sam P.K. Collins photo by Sam P.K. Collins May 30, 2025May 30, 2025

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