On Monday, March 2, 2020, Tech Prep Titans celebrated Dr. Seuss's birthday, also known as Dr. Seuss Day with Friendship Southeast Elementary. On this day schools around America participate by reading Dr.Seuss’s best books.

On February 7, 2020, the Friendship Tech Prep Varsity Blue Belles traveled to Highland Springs, Virginia to compete in the DMV Stomp & Shake. There were teams throughout the DMV area from elementary to high school. The younger competitors did a great job and won a trophy in numerous categories.

On Friday, February 28, 5th and 6th grade scholars at Woodridge International School held their first ever Black History Wax Museum. Students who volunteered to participate had to choose an African American icon, wrote a speech about their lives and accomplishments, memorized and finally performed it, in character, for their peers.

When people (who aren’t from DC) think of DC, the first thing that probably comes to mind is most likely the White House, the Capitol, or the Washington Monument. People don’t think of all the gun violence that is happening in the rest of DC. Washington, DC is made up of eight wards.

Coronavirus. What is it? The Coronavirus is a respiratory disease which is usually found in animals but it can be spread to humans. The Coronavirus is split into four main groups: 229E (Alpha coronavirus), NL63 (Alpha Coronavirus), OC43 (Beta Coronavirus), andHKU1 (Beta Coronavirus).

We are all told growing up that math and reading are the fundamentals of education and important, but, which one is the most important? By definition, reading is “ the action or skill of reading written or printed matter silently or aloud.”

During the month of February, Friendship Public Charter School held the City-Wide Black History Quiz Bowl to celebrate Black History Month. The team of students who represented the Woodridge Eagles was very proud to make it to the finals and they did some impressive work to get there competing against other teams citywide.

Have you ever had a bedtime story read to you? Many people remember when their mom and dad read them a bedtime story to help them fall asleep. Some kids, however, don’t get to hear bedtime stories.

Here at Woodridge all we do is win, win, win—no matter what! If you don’t believe me, just look at the big trophies in our main office and the huge banners in our gym. Our Woodridge Lady Eagles ended their season as the PCSAA Middle School Champions, while our Eagle Cheerleaders placed first in the Cheer Starz All Starz competition.

On February 25, 2020, Mrs. Fatmata Zulu took her students on a tour of The National Great Blacks in Wax Museum in Baltimore to learn about black history. In the museum, students experienced African Americans’ struggles and successes.

On Monday, students had to dress up in their best 90’s looks. On Tuesday, students dressed up as their favorite African American icon or figure to celebrate Black History Month.

It’s finally everybody's favorite season. No, I’m not talking about Christmas or summer. It’s Girl Scout Cookie Season!

These four beautiful black women from left to right are Kaliegh Garris, Miss Teen USA; Nia Franklin, Miss America; Cheslie Kryst, Miss USA and Zozibini Tunzi, Miss Universe.

From February 13-17, FCA’s Knights had the chance to take part in the Annual North American Invitational Model United Nations Conference.

As we should all know, President Trump recently launched an airstrike that killed Iranian General Solemani. This caused a huge uproar in Iran, and many think this could be the cause and beginning of “World War III”.

On Sunday, January 26, former NBA star Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna Maria-Onore Bryant, and seven other passengers lost their lives in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California. They were headed to a basketball game where Gianna’s team was going to play.

Have you ever heard of or been a part of a debate team? Debate teams are made up of students who are given a topic, choose a side and then argue respectfully about their side against another team. The team that best argues for their side, wins.

Would you purchase a pair of $600 shoes? If so, you would want them to be clean, right? When I think about a pair of brand new shoes, I imagine putting them on, lacing them up, strutting up to the mirror, and constantly keeping my eyes on the lookout for any bystanders who might step on my clean, new shoes. 

Video by Ronald Womack and Maniya Porter

Education is important because education gives people the knowledge and skills they need to be ethical, literate and well-rounded citizens who contribute actively to their communities.