Alexandria Johnson, Margaretha Sander, Lauryn Johnson, Principal Bruce Jackson, Samsun Cole. Courtesy of DCPS By Samsun Cole (4th Grade), Alexandria Johnson (5th Grade), Lauryn Johnson (4th Grade) and Margaretha Sander (4th Grade) In September, students from Amidon-Bowen interviewed Principal Bruce Jackson for The Southwester. Below is a transcript of their […]
Young Readers: Read the Ballot
By Kitty Felde It’s hard for a child to ignore the fact that we’re in the midst of an election.The ads are everywhere. The presidential race is always at the top of the news. Mailboxes are flooded with campaign fliers. It’s the perfect time to use the election as a […]
Young Readers: The Conversations That Lead to Books
By Kitty Felde I was at a surprise birthday party last weekend for a friend and found myself sitting next to a 12-year-old who wasn’t a big fan of reading. He couldn’t remember the last book he read. I was determined to find something he’d love. By the time the […]
Southwest DC Academy Wraps Up Successful Summer Program
SWADC recently concluded another successful summer, marked by a growing number of participants, an expanded curriculum, and increased support from local DC organizations. Courtesy of the Author By Eric Smith Co-Founder, Southwest DC Academy The Southwest DC community continues to build on its transformational legacy, focusing on empowering youth through education, […]
Inspiring the Next Generation of Leaders: Youth Leadership Institute Scholars Meet Howard University Dean Phylicia Rashad
Southwest middle schoolers visited Howard University in May as they developed their leadership skills and artistic expression. Courtesy of Cherise Cole By Southwester Staff Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® was founded at Howard University on January 15, 1908, and is the oldest Greek-letter organization established by African American college-educated women. […]
Summer College-Educational Tour for DC Storm Students
DC STORM’s trip highlights included a stop at the Casemate Museum. Courtesy of the Author By Jay ShorterDirector, DC STORM, Inc. Over the weekend of June 21 to June 23 the non-profit organization DC STORM, Inc. (Students Taught Organization and Respect Mentored) traveled to the historical Hampton Roads Area of Virginia. […]
Young Readers: Don’t Say No
By Kitty Felde Parents say no a lot. No, you can’t stay up till midnight. No, you can’t spend your entire allowance on candy. No, you can’t play video games every single minute of every single day. When do we finally get to say “yes?” Say hello to yes. I […]