D.C. Region

Period Equity Is Expanding Nationwide, Often Thanks to Young Leaders

One in four students struggle to afford period products. Menstrual inequity and the stigma of menstruation can lead students to experience health issues and miss valuable school time. Here’s how activists–including students–are changing that.

Kelly Pratt

Copy Chief, One Day

Working With My Hands Is My Self-care

A Black educator who has taught for almost 30 years explains the importance of self-care for K–12 teachers.

Marquita Brown

Senior Editor, One Day Digital

Working to Shatter Education's Glass Ceiling

Teaching is one of the most female-dominated professions, with 76 percent of all K-12 teachers in the U.S. identifying as women. So why do women only make up 31 percent of district superintendents?

Jessica Fregni

Writer-Editor, One Day

Meet Four Women Who Are Lawyering for Good

Lawyers get a bad rap. These fighters for justice will restore your faith in the profession. 

Christina Chinnici

Susan Brenna

Why I Teach, Even (Especially) When There's No School

Teachers are facing the test of a lifetime. Here’s why they’re not backing down.

Faviola Leyva

Video Producer

'Make Your Bed Every Day' and Other Advice From My Students

The best advice Octavia Wolf received has always come from her students. Here, her fifth graders share advice for keeping the faith, coping, and getting through this tough moment together.

Octavia Wolf

What if Your Book Club Could Change the World?

A new political action committee unites women—and their salaries—to boost the campaigns of progressive politicians.

Leah Fabel

Holding Nothing Back from Students

At five years old, the Prism network is focused on supporting teachers who are supporting LGBTQ+ students. A 10-year education veteran explains why.

Paula Ann Solis

Nine Tips on How to Uncover Even Terrible Truths

There’s always more to the story, says Daniel Jones (Baltimore ’98), whose intrepid investigative work has been turned into a new movie starring Adam Driver.

Leah Fabel

9 Questions For National Teacher of the Year Finalist Kelly Harper

2019 Teacher of the Year Kelly Harper shares how she's making a difference in the classroom and her future ambitions in education policy.

Laura Zingg

Editorial Project Manager, One Day Studio