Breaking News: Teachers and Students in the Press

Recently, two of our school partners have been showcased in the local news--and we couldn't be prouder!  Read on to find out what's newsworthy about Burroughs Education Campus and Orr Elementary School.

Check out more photos of Harrod and her students here.

The Washington Post featured Hope Harrod (a long-time Live It Learn It teacher partner and a Live It Learn It board member) and her colleagues and students at Burroughs Education Campus on their first day of school. 

Post reporter Emma Brown quoted Harrod and one of her students:

“This has been a wonderful day. Lots and lots of instruction, lots and lots of procedures,” the teacher said. “It’s been a long day.”

Yessenia Aguilar, who was packing up her homework folder, disagreed. “It was very short,” she said. “Too short.”

Over in southeast DC, students at Orr Elementary School were featured on WJLA for their rap video about how much they love their school.  Principal and Live It Learn It board member Michelle Edwards said, "I think this video gives us an opportunity to show the world that great things are happening at Orr Elementary School in Anacostia."  We couldn't agree more!