Edward Santiago

This Earth Day, E.L. Haynes Public Charter School is proud to announce Euphemia’s Arboretum, an educational PreK-12 tree campus at our Petworth Campus (4501 Kansas Avenue NW) for the enjoyment and education of students, staff, families, and community. Named for the school’s namesake, Euphemia Loften Haynes, a teacher and educational advocate in DC, and the… Read more: E.L. Haynes Public Charter School launches Euphemia’s Arboretum, the first accredited arboretum for a PreK-12 school in the Capitol Region

On the fifth floor of E.L. Haynes, the hallway walls are talking. They aren’t just covered in art; they are covered in aspiration. Earlier this year, our eighth graders sat down with their advisors for a “Scholarly Self-Audit.” They didn’t just look at their current grades; they looked at the hard data from their seventh-grade… Read more: The 5th Floor Wall of Excellence: How 8th Graders are Engineering Their Own Success

For educators in the prime of their careers, typically between 35 and 45, the professional landscape offers unique opportunities and challenges. Whether teaching in the bustling classrooms of an urban center or nurturing minds in the close-knit communities of a rural school, the desire to make a lasting impact often transcends location. Jennifer Brown, a… Read more: Jennifer Brown, NBCT: Bridging Divides, Building Leaders through National Board Certification

The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards announced today that 4,355 educators became National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs), and 4,884 educators maintained their certification in the 2023-2024 school year. These accomplishments bring the total number of NBCTs to more than 141,000. National Board Certified Teachers uphold the profession’s highest standards, profoundly improving learning outcomes for… Read more: TeamNBCT Week

For music educators striving for continuous excellence, the pursuit of innovative teaching methods is a constant endeavor. One powerful approach that is gaining significant traction, particularly in elementary settings but with clear implications for all music classrooms, is the integration of music and movement into daily lessons. Far beyond mere recreational activity, this strategy is… Read more: Movement, Melody, and Minds: A Holistic Approach to Music Education