Seaton Elementary School Poet-Athletes Celebrate Diversity Through Mini-Pitch Service-Learning Project
This story is part of a series celebrating poet-athlete impact in the District and DC SCORES’ Spring Day of Giving[...]
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Houston Elementary School Poet-Athletes Promote Community Health and Well-Being Through Service-Learning Project
This story is part of a series celebrating the #PoetAthleteImpact and DC SCORES’ Spring Day of Giving campaign. Learn more[...]
DC SCORES Statement on The Passing of Arianna Davis and Jefferson Luna-Perez
Individuals who wish to support the family of Arianna Davis may do so through this GoFundMe page. Individuals who wish[...]
DC SCORES Poet-Athletes Share Stage With Clint Smith at Our Words Our City 2023
Last night, DC SCORES poet-athletes from across the District stepped into the spotlight alongside award-winning writer Clint Smith at Our[...]
Thomas Elementary Poet-Athletes Practice Empathy With Donation Drive for Unhoused Young People
Note: This story was originally published before the death of Arianna Davis, a Thomas student and DC SCORES poet-athlete. Thomas[...]
Our Words Our City Performer Profile: Kollyn
Can you tell us about yourself? My name is Kollyn Foster. I’m 10 years old, I attend Tyler Elementary School.[...]
Beloved Staff Member Greta Adjei Silas Reflects on More Than 8 Years at DC SCORES as She Prepares For New Role Outside Organization
When Greta Adjei Silas first applied to work for DC SCORES in 2014, she was convinced she wouldn’t get the[...]
“A Person My Poetry Can Be Proud Of”: DC SCORES Poetry Specialist Beyond Your Definition Embraces Liberation, Healing, and Justice Through Spoken Word
Beyond Your Definition has shared their spoken word expertise with DC SCORES poet-athletes since 2019. Spoken word artist and DC[...]
“They’re There For Me”: Ten-Year-Old Kollyn Foster Credits His DC SCORES Team For Supporting Poetry Journey Ahead of Our Words Our City Performance
When Kollyn Foster sits down for his interview with DC SCORES, a number of heads pop up curiously over his[...]
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Washington Spirit and CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Join Forces to Fund DC SCORES at Excel Academy
On April 12, the Washington Spirit and CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (CareFirst) announced a new community partnership that will support DC[...]
Our Words Our City Performer Profile: Carter
Can you tell us about yourself? My name is Carter Sewell. I’m 8 years old, I attend Barnard Elementary School.[...]
Our Words Our City Performer Profile: Maya
Can you tell us about yourself? My name is Maya Girum. I’m 10 years old, I attend Truesdell Elementary School.[...]