EDUCATION
- The House voted 225-195, largely on party lines, to reinstate the school vouchers program yesterday. (Examiner, 3/31) The bill now moves to the Senate, where its fate is unclear. A number of Democrats in the Senate have supported the program in the past.
- Editorial: Cheating allegations can’t mask real gains in D.C.’s schools (WaPo, 3/31)
GIVING | The Three Core Approaches to Effective Philanthropy (SSIR, 3/29) “Each type executes something quite different, and recognizing this distinction is critical to their success.”
EQUALITY | Writing for the Washington Area Women’s Foundation, D.C. councilmember Muriel Bowser says, “I am proud to say that the District of Columbia has consistently sought to protect and enhance opportunities for women of all ages and backgrounds.” (WAWF, 3/30)
ENVIRONMENT | Save Money, Go Green – The Nonprofit Roundtable and its partners have launched another round of the Nonprofit Energy Alliance. Qualifying organizations can potentially save 10-15% on energy costs, while doing something good for the environment. The deadline to participate is Wednesday, April 6, 2011.
CENSUS | Increasing racial mix in D.C. neighborhoods comes at a cost (Examiner, 3/31) “The changes are driving up the cost of living for many.”
EARLY CHILDHOOD | A first-of-its-kind report from the Partnership for America’s Economic Success comprehensively calculates national spending on the early childhood sector. (PAES)
NATIONALS | It’s a dreary opening day for the Nats, but today begins “Phase Two” for our hometown team. Let’s hope $126 million man Jason Werth lives up to his last name. Go Nats! (WaPo, 3/31)
My little sister is featured in a Washington Post piece about an art project called “Dear World/Write Our Future.” I always knew she’d get famous by writing Swahili words on her hands!
