It is well-documented that play is essential for children’s cognitive, physical, and emotional well-being both at home and at school. In addition, play can help
Category: DC-Area Education
DC’s Public Ed Ombudsman: Responding, Educating, Advocating
Joyanna Smith began serving as DC’s Ombudsman for Public Education in early 2014, after years in which the office was not filled. The office just
DC School Libraries: Disparities, Possibilities
Peter MacPherson, long-time advocate, joined the Education Town Hall to provide an update on DC school libraries and share a proposal for enhancing and equalizing
Philanthropy & Washington Post Reporting: A Few Missing Facts
DC won more money per student from pro-privatization donors than any other urban school system, according to researchers who followed several recent years of educational
Child Trauma and Education with DC Activist Stuart Anderson
Nearly half of all children in the United States have experienced trauma, according to recent research. Children in underserved communities face trauma at a higher
High School Challenges and Storytelling in Education
The August 6th edition of The Education Town Hall featured guests Cathy Reilly and Baba-C. Reilly, the executive director of Senior High Alliance of Parents,
Education Town Hall Forum 