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Washington Teachers Union, DCPS Reach Tentative Agreement

by Sam P.K. Collins October 1, 2024October 1, 2024

New York City Mayor Robert Wagner greets the teenagers who integrated Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas. (World Telegram photo by Walter Albertin via Library of Congress)

Why Little Rock Nine’s Legacy Still Matters

by Quintessa Williams, Special to The Informer via Word in Black September 25, 2024September 26, 2024

**FILE** The White House announced an additional $1.3 billion in federal investments for historically Black colleges and universities. (Ja'Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)

Biden-Harris Administration Commits Record $17 Billion to HBCUs, Driving Unprecedented Educational and Economic Impact

by Stacy M. Brown September 17, 2024September 17, 2024

**FILE** The Maryland State Department of Education recently announced updates to the income eligibility guidelines for free and reduced-price school meals. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Prince George’s County Education Updates

by Richard D. Elliott September 11, 2024September 11, 2024

**FILE** While diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices are under scrutiny, some DEI experts note the future of diverse talent in the college to corporation pipeline could see adverse effects, while others, despite challenges, offer hope for the future. (WI photo)

National Attacks on DEI Could Shift Demographics of the College-to-Corporation Pipeline

by Jada Ingleton September 5, 2024September 5, 2024

Maryland political leaders and justice advocates such as Bowie Mayor Tim Adams, Bowie State President Aminta Breaux and Dawn and Richard Collins, cut the ribbon for the Martin Luther King Jr. Center on Aug. 27. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Maryland Education Updates

by Richard D. Elliott September 4, 2024September 4, 2024

brown wooden gavel on brown wooden table

The High Price of Being a Black, Tired, and Homeless Student

by Aziah Siid, Special to The Informer via Word in Black September 4, 2024September 4, 2024

After complaints about school buses arriving late or never coming at all, many bus stops will be moved or consolidated and parents are being requested to opt-out of bus routes if students intend to walk or be driven to school. (WI File Photo/Robert R. Roberts)

Prince George's County

Prince George’s County Education Updates

by Richard D. Elliott August 28, 2024August 28, 2024

For Some Schools, Statewide Assessment Scores Show Some Sign of Improvement

by Sam P.K. Collins August 27, 2024September 4, 2024

D.C. Public School Teachers to Start School Year Without New Contract

by Sam P.K. Collins August 21, 2024August 23, 2024