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DC Kids Receive One Million Free Books Thanks to Dolly Parton

The D.C. Library celebrated last week the delivery of the one millionth free book to a child, as part of its “Books from Birth” campaign led by country singer Dolly Parton.

Possibly Racist Vandalism Targeted Office of Education Department Employee

An African American employee’s office at the U.S. Department of Education was vandalized last week, with some African art items beheaded.

DC to Provide Free Shuttle Service for Schools in High-Crime Neighborhoods

The District of Columbia would offer shuttle service for students who are attending neighborhoods with high crime rates, as per new legislation introduced Tuesday by at-large D.C. Councilman David Grosso.

DC Summer Jobs Program Accepts Thousands of Teenagers

Approximately 11,000 young adults and children in Washington, D.C. will have the opportunity of joining the summer jobs program starting on Monday.

DC to Host First National Antiracist Book Festival

The first National Antiracist Book Festival bringing together nearly 50 authors to discuss racism in America will be held at American University on April 27.

Some DC Charter Schools Not Offering Free Breakfast to Kids, Finds Report

A new report released by the nonprofit advocacy group D.C. Hunger Solutions has revealed that some charter schools in the city are not offering free breakfast to students.

Washington to Host Cybersecurity Training Mid-June

Cybersecurity training event SANSFIRE 2019 will be held in D.C. from June 15-22 by SANS Institute.

Washington Hebrew Preschool Faces Criminal Investigation over Sexual Abuse Allegations

Washington, D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine has launched a criminal investigation into the Washington Hebrew Congregation preschool after a lawsuit was filed about sexual abuse allegations.