Why Kevin Durant’s $10M Donation Matters
Kevin Durant’s recent $10 million pledge to expand a college program in partnership with Prince George’s County Schools naturally drew national attention. That’s to be expected: An NBA all-star known for […]
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Inside the New Home of College Park Academy
/in College Park, Riverdale Park/by Ryan Teague BeckwithCollege Park Academy’s new location feels like a cross between a school and a tech startup. The public charter middle and high school, whose students are chosen by lottery, moved […]
DeMatha’s Draft Pick Gets National Attention
/in Hyattsville/by Ryan Teague BeckwithDeMatha has produced yet another NBA draft pick. The selection of Markelle Fultz Thursday marked the 23rd time a graduate of the Hyattsville Catholic school has produced a pro basketball player, second […]
University Park Celebrates Its Trees
/in University Park/by Alison BeckwithOn Friday, the town of University Park and the University Park Elementary School celebrated Arbor Day by planting an American beech tree on school grounds next to the town park. Students took part in […]
New Court for St. Jerome Academy
/in Hyattsville/by Ryan Teague BeckwithAnother private Catholic school in Hyattsville has upped its basketball game. St. Jerome Academy in downtown Hyattsville recently refurbished its gym, which now sports this nice basketball court. The school, […]
Hyattsville’s Catholic Community Gets Noticed
/in Hyattsville/by Ryan Teague BeckwithAbout a hundred young Catholic families have moved to Hyattsville in recent years to help revitalize the local religious community. Led in part by former city council member and Hyattsville […]
A Classical Education in Hyattsville
/in Hyattsville/by Alison BeckwithA private Catholic school in Hyattsville is gaining national attention for its unique curriculum. St. Jerome Academy in downtown Hyattsville, which adheres to a “classical education” focusing on Western civilization, Latin and […]
What’s New At Hyattsville Elementary?
/in Hyattsville/by Alison BeckwithOther than the Little Free Library, we were curious to know what else was new at Hyattsville Elementary School. Earlier this week we caught up with Julia Burton, who is […]
Change is Afoot at Hyattsville Elementary
/in Hyattsville/by Alison BeckwithHyattsville Elementary School has a new principal who hails from Iowa. Julia Burton has joined the administration after serving as principal of a school in Iowa City. She comes on […]
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