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“Jackson-Reed High School 12th grader Maisie Derlega of Washington D.C. is the national Doodle for Google winner!”
“Jackson-Reed High School 12th grader Maisie Derlega of Washington D.C. is the national Doodle for Google winner! Maisie’s Doodle is live on the Google homepage as of 9:00 am ET today. Out of tens of thousands of submissions, Maisie’s artwork was selected. In response to the theme “My...
Newark middle schooler brings airline deregulation presentation to National History Day contest
While most 14-year-olds were enjoying a few extra hours of sleep and spending the afternoon at the local pool, Alaina Appleman spent the second week of her summer break presenting original research to a panel of judges at the National History Day Contest at the University of Maryland, College Park.
Quincy Wilson finishes 6th in 400-meter final
EUGENE, Ore. - Montgomery County high school student Quincy Wilson finished sixth in the 400-meter final with a time of 44.94, his third sub-45 race in three tries at the trials. Now, the 16-year-old will wait to see if the U.S. track team calls on him to be part of...
The best HBCU homecomings in the nation
We are t-minus 3 months away from every HBCU student, faculty, and alumni’s favorite time of year, homecoming season. Homecoming is the time to celebrate the legacy and traditions of our institutions. It is also a time for alumni to return to their beloved alma maters. Every year, each year school vies for the title […] The post The best HBCU homecomings in the nation appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Private school to open at the St. James sports complex
Middle and high school students aiming for a career in professional sports, or at a spot on a college team, have a new opportunity. The St. James Performance Academy is launching in late August at the St. James sports complex in Springfield. The school offers a rigorous college preparatory program...
Keller Middle School shines bright as a School to Watch in Washington, D.C. Congratulations!
Congratulations for this recognition!! Well deserved!. Keller Middle School was recognized last week as a School to Watch in Washington, D.C. Thank you to all of our students, staff and parents for helping us earn our 3rd redesignation!!
Some DC-area kids will get big bucks to graduate high school
Graduating high school is a big deal for everyone, but it can be a bigger deal in some communities than others. As part of a push to both close the wealth gap in minority communities and incentivize kids in low-income neighborhoods to get their high school diplomas, a new savings program is being piloted for a select group of students in Prince George’s and Montgomery counties.
Seattle high school wins Aviation Design Challenge
A team from Raisbeck Aviation High School in Tukwila, Washington, is the winner of the 2024 General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) Aviation Design Challenge. A team from Porter High School in Porter, Texas, was awarded second place and the team from Gonzaga College High School in Washington, D.C., was awarded third place.
Montgomery high school students propose a project at YMCA Changemakers Summit in Washington, D.C.
JUNE 2024 – The YMCA of Greater Montgomery is excited to welcome home local high school students, John Alford from the Montgomery Academy and Yash Param from LAMP, who participated in the 2024 YMCA Changemakers Summit June 12-14 in Washington, D.C. Alford and Param were two out of 80...
Columbia puts three professors on leave after texts ridiculing antisemitism
Columbia University has placed three administrators on leave in response to reports that officials sent inappropriate text messages mocking antisemitism on its campus. “Columbia College is attending to this situation with the utmost seriousness,” a university spokesperson said. “We are committed to confronting antisemitism, discrimination, and hate and taking concrete action to ensure that ours […]
Keeping it clean
Morgan State University Southern Maryland Alumni Chapter members participate in their 16th year of Charles County’s Adopt-A-Road Program on June 15. The local chapter is assigned to pick up litter along a 1.2-mile stretch of Lexington Drive in Waldorf. Charles County encourages residents and organization to help combat littering by “adopting” a county road. Volunteers receive sign recognition in exchange for cleaning their road at least three times a year. Gloves and bags are provided as well as trash disposal; safety vests and caution signs are also available upon request. For more on the Adopt-A-Road Program, go to www.charlescountymd.gov and search in Environmental Resources under the “Services” tab.
Jewish Federation funds efforts to address rising antisemitism in local schools and universities
WASHINGTON - The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington announced Monday that officials are issuing special grants to local organizations working to combat antisemitism. Specifically, they’re hoping to reach teenagers and young adults. "It’s an ongoing struggle," Federation CEO Gil Preuss said Monday evening. "This comes out of a year-long...
SVEC Youth Delegates visit Washington D.C.
Seven high school students from the Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) service area won the opportunity of a lifetime to spend a week in this nation’s capital as delegates of the 2024 Washington Youth Tour. Ella Boynton from Bledsoe County High School, Michael Kirby III from Grundy County High School, Nova McGill from Marion County High School, Hope Woodfin from Richard Hardy Memorial School, Brylee Dishman from Sequatchie County High School, Scarlett Mangrum from South Pittsburg High School, and Kasie Britton from Whitwell High School were among 139 delegates from across Tennessee on the week-long trip that began on Friday, June 14.
Two Women Leaders Named Chief Academic Officers at Universities
Has been appointed as the permanent chief academic officer at the University of the District of Columbia. Dr. Massey has served as interim chief academic officer since September 2023. Before her interim appointment, she served as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences for nine years. As an administrator, she prioritizes supporting faculty across the career lifecycle and promoting high-impact learning opportunities for students. In addition to her academic endeavors, she is a trained speech-language pathologist.
GWU Professor Shows How Jupyter AI Accelerates the Creation of Educational Content
Jupyter AI can automatically generate course learning objectives for over 100 engineering courses based on brief descriptions — GWU Professor Lorena A. Barba showcased in PyCon Colombia 2024. At a keynote titled “Transforming Engineering Education with Jupyter AI,” Professor Barba explained that Jupyter AI, using GPT-3.5 and GPT-4 models,...
Meet our summer 2024 college interns
This summer, GGWash welcomes Dorian Lofton and Dillon Frost to our team. Dorian and Dillon are recipients of the Roosevelt in Washington Fellowship, a program of the Roosevelt Institute that immerses undergraduates in public policy work in DC. Dorian and Dillon are supporting our editorial, policy, and engagement programming. As...
Georgetown University introduces Tech & Public Policy fellowship for students.
Georgetown University's McCourt School of Public Policy in Washington, D.C. is introducing a new fellowship for graduate students. The fellowship, part of the Georgetown University Tech & Public Policy program, allows students to gain hands-on experience working with a cutting-edge nonprofit media venture. Source: Georgetown University. Source Type: College. Source...
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