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Student Spotlights - April 2026
In Vidya's Advanced Statistics class, students complete independent projects that apply statistical methods to areas of social justice. Miriam T. '26 conducted an observational study that revealed discrepancies in playground conditions among different wards in DC. Miriam sent her report to Mayor Bowser's office, recommending that the city "allot more resources into maintaining playgrounds in lower income areas" and asking how students could "support more equitable public spaces." She received a follow-up from DPR's Community Engagement Manager – who happens to be a Burke graduate (Class of 1988)! He has since shared the work with the capital projects team and agency leadership.
For the last two years, Angela W. '27 has been engaging with District leadership through her role on Mikva Challenge DC's City Council. In recent months, she has worked with the Elections in Action Intracouncil to produce the 2026 Youth-Led Mayoral Candidate Forum, coming up on Thursday, April 23, at Trinity Washington University – enabling young people to connect directly with the city's prospective leaders.
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