Untold DC Student Stories
June 30, 2010 by Michael Price
Filed under Community Action, Community Events, Family Focus, Intensify Education, Parental Engagement, Teachers + Parents, The People's Blog
The students of DC have overcome major obstacles to graduate from high school. Last week, At-Large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown hosted the 4th Annual Most Improved Student Awards for over 20 District students. These are the stories you haven’t seen but need to hear. Learn from the students themselves how they made it through despite [...]
DC Students Overcome All Obstacles
June 25, 2010 by Michael Price
Filed under Intensify Education, Parental Engagement, Teachers + Parents, The People's Blog
Kwame honors students with Most Improved Student Awards
Twenty-two students were honored tonight with the Most Improved Student Award from At-Large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown. The ceremony, which is in its fourth year, recognizes outstanding District high school seniors that have made dramatic improvements throughout their academic careers.
“When you hear these students’ stories, you think to [...]
Support DC’s Most Improved Students
June 22, 2010 by Michael Price
Filed under Community Action, Community Events, Intensify Education, Parental Engagement, Teachers + Parents, The People's Blog
Join Kwame for the 4th Annual Most Improved Student Awards
On Friday, June 25, 2010 at 6:30 p.m., join At-Large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown for the 4th Annual Most Improved Student Awards. Each year, Councilmember Kwame Brown extends invitations to public high school principals and teachers in the District to nominate seniors who have shown significant [...]
Graduates to Conquer the World
June 18, 2010 by Michael Price
Filed under Intensify Education, Parental Engagement, Teachers + Parents, The People's Blog
Kwame spends week speaking to graduates—gives most improved student award
This week, At-Large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown had the honor of speaking at several high school graduations before hundreds of inspiring students. Graduates performed songs, elaborate dances and showcased their talents to celebrate the close of one chapter in their lives and the beginning of the [...]
Most Improved Student Awards 2010
June 18, 2010 by Michael Price
Filed under Intensify Education, Parental Engagement, Teachers + Parents
Please complete the following form to sign up for the 2010 Most Improved Student Awards taking place on Friday, June 25, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. at the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Rm. 412.
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Kwame Congratulates John Eaton Families for New School Playground
April 30, 2010 by Michael Price
Filed under Family Focus, Intensify Education, Parental Engagement, Teachers + Parents, The People's Blog
Today, At-Large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown joined Mayor Adrian M. Fenty and Ward 3 Councilmember Mary Cheh for a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of a new playground at John Eaton Elementary School. Excited students, parents and teachers cheered for their new basketball court, soccer field and jungle gym.
“I want to congratulate the parents [...]
Dream Scholarship Essay Contest
April 23, 2010 by Michael Price
Filed under Community Action, Intensify Education, Parental Engagement, Teachers + Parents, The People's Blog
DEADLINE MAY 7TH
The Holland & Knight Dream Scholarship Essay Contest is a writing contest for high school juniors and seniors enrolled in public schools in Atlanta, Georgia, Miami, Florida and Washington, DC.
The contest is designed to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and to encourage students and leaders of today and tomorrow [...]
Take a Step to Prevent Teen Pregnancy
April 14, 2010 by Michael Price
Filed under Community Action, Community Events, Parental Engagement, The People's Blog
On Saturday, May 8, 2010 at 10:00 a.m., the DC Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy will host its first ever Walk and Rally. Hundreds of residents are expected to turn out for a walk from Samuel Gompers Park at 11th Street and Massachusetts Avenue NW to the John A. Wilson Building. At the end of [...]
Redskins Charitable Foundation Accepting Applications For $25,000 College Scholarship
April 6, 2010 by Charles Mason
Filed under Intensify Education, Parental Engagement, Teachers + Parents, The People's Blog
The Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation will again be providing one high-potential, low-income high school senior with a $25,000 college scholarship. The Foundation chose to establish a $25,000 college scholarship that will be disbursed throughout the student’s collegiate career because oftentimes with smaller scholarships, students are forced to search for additional funds or drop out of [...]
Financial Aid Workshop Video
March 24, 2010 by Michael Price
Filed under Intensify Education, Parental Engagement, Teachers + Parents, The People's Blog
Please note that the video officially starts at about 25 seconds. If you are having trouble viewing the video hit the refresh button in the lower lefthand corner of the video or simply refresh your screen and hit the play button again. The video is best viewed with high-speed internet.
At-Large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown hosted [...]
