Are We Really Post Racial?
/Post racial is a term that is used to describe a time period in which discussions around race and racism have been deemed no longer relevant, according to Urban Dictionary.
Read MorePost racial is a term that is used to describe a time period in which discussions around race and racism have been deemed no longer relevant, according to Urban Dictionary.
Read MoreRonnie Easley, 9th grade: Vincent Mclean , 9th grade; Josiah Brown , 10th grade; Devonte Wood, 10th grade; Jasmine Jones, 10th grade; Brandon Pryor, 10th grade; Alexis Fleming, 10th grade; Shampale Jones, 11th grade; Rydia Wright , 11th grade; Luchee Jones, 11th grade...
Read MoreApril 15, 2014 was a bittersweet day. A part of me was ready to leave San Diego and a part of me wanted to stay. While we were eating breakfast Jonay, Noel and I were discussing our trip and thinking about the good times and funny times. After breakfast we went back to our hotel room to...
Read MoreWe awoke excited about the day ahead us! We showered, dressed and went down to the hotel’s restaurant for breakfast. I indulged in another delightful vegetable omelet. We arrived at the San Diego Bay dock and boarded a vessel called the “America”. This magnificent sailing...
Read MoreThe San Diego Zoo Today we visited the San Diego Zoo. Once we arrived, I was immediately attracted to the Skyfari. The Skyfari is a cabled operated cart that seats four people or less and it runs across one end of the zoo to the other on cabled line—much like a two way zip line.
Read MoreOn Saturday, I attended the “The Wow Factor” workshop which was pretty interesting. I took a lot of notes. For example, the backlight in photography emphasizes everything. The second workshop “Introduction to Multimedia” was boring. I wasn’t interested and started playing games on my...
Read MoreWe had to be downstairs by 8:15. We ate breakfast at a diner in the Hilton hotel. The service and breakfast was very nice. Around 10:00 we went to another part of the hotel to go to the convention. I encountered colleges with many journalism programs. I met a woman whose grandson was the...
Read MoreWe arrived at Dulles airport within minutes of boarding our flight! We rushed through luggage check-in and headed to the security line. We battled our way to the front of the line, only to find ourselves yet in another line and still waiting to get through security!
Read MoreMeet the Chamberlain Boys B-ball team. Deonte Wideman, Qwanzi Samuels, Larry McPherson, Keith Long (all 8th graders); Nate Lemons (7th grader) and Angelo Jordan (6th grader) all had a challenging season. Despite all the ups and downs, the boys worked as a team to win their...
Read MoreOn March 25, 2014, senior China Green, class of 2014 was sitting in her 3rd period class, at Friendship Collegiate Academy. She was astounded by the appearance of Steven Knapp, president of George Washington University, accompanied by news press, the GW mascot and others. In front of her entire class, China was offered the ...
Read MoreWe chose this story and interviewed Mr. Milton because it was interesting for us to see what an all-boy class experience would be like. We wanted to see what happens without girls in the classroom.
Read MoreWith Women’s History Month just ending and all the talk about the Catching Fire and Captain America movies, I sit back and wonder who are true heroes for our generation? Who can be a role model, has persevered and shown tenacity to reach their goal? The one person that comes to...
Read MoreStill wondering why snow is coming down in the spring? It’s a bit strange that we have snow in March. Right? Never fear! Believe it or not it’s really spring time. Although you still have to wear your coat in the morning, spring should be on its way here. Just think warm sunshine and flowers...
Read MoreI just recently learned how to crochet. I know it might sound so mundane at first, but when my art teacher first introduced it to the class, I said to myself, “This is crazy. Boring! I really don’t feel like doing this old lady knitting stuff at all.”
Read MoreDo you like Captain America? Where are your favorite superhero writers from?—Marvel or DC Universe? Are you interested in the new Avengers movies? Do you like action packed thriller movies? Well, if the answer is YES, then I will have to tell you that there is a new action-filled,...
Read MoreEach year the Saturday Learning Camp hosts its annual Challenge Mania academic event entitled “Igniting the Flames of Achievement”. This annual event takes place the Saturday before the DCCAS. Students come together from each of the Friendship campuses:
Read More“ W-O-O-D-R-I-D-G-E It’s Woodridge Eagles!” says Friendship Public Charter School Woodridge Cheerleaders. On Saturday, March 22nd, the Friendship Woodridge Lady Eagles Cheerleaders reported to the school at 8 o’clock am for hair and make-up.
Read MoreThe offseason is an important time for high-school sports. It’s the best time for improvement and player development. Putting in work while your competition is taking off is a great way to get an edge over them. After ending our season early this year many of our student athletes are using this time...
Read MoreWoodridge had the opportunity and pleasure to take five of our 5th grade scholars to the White House to be a part of the 6th Annual White House Garden Planting with First Lady Michelle Obama on April 2! She spent well over an hour with our scholars talking to them about the importance of healthy living, eating and the importance of school gardens. T
Read MoreRecently Tech Prep got introduced to the idea of Titan Bootcamp. What is bootcamp most may ask? Well it’s an intensive study session to help prepare students to be proficient/advanced on tests. These students are already really close to becoming proficient/advanced. This program helps give...
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