Support Children Living at DC General’s Homeless Shelter‏

​There are hundreds of children living at the DC General’s Homeless Shelter, and many of them attend schools on Capitol Hill.  The Playtime Project has organized a Back-to-School Drive to provide support for these children as they start the school year.  As you shop for school supplies and clothes for your children, please consider purchasingContinue reading “Support Children Living at DC General’s Homeless Shelter‏”

Bike to School Day is May 7 – have you registered your school?

Health and Wellness teams, Safe Routes to School committees, and cycling enthusiasts, have you registered your school for Bike to School Day? The big day is Wednesday, May 7. Register your school here (for goodies from DC’s Department of Transportation) and plan your event or help plan a joint school event at Lincoln Park! How canContinue reading “Bike to School Day is May 7 – have you registered your school?”

My Community, Our Earth – Collaborative Mapping for Sustainable Development

    The Association of American Geographers has a program called MyCOE Global Connections & Exchange. The focus is on sustainable development (e.g., climate change, food security) and raising awareness in our local communities via collaborative mapping. The program is open to high school students and teachers can earn $300 for their classroom. See more detailsContinue reading “My Community, Our Earth – Collaborative Mapping for Sustainable Development”