Oxon Hill Students Get a Peek at UMD Campus
The visit was designed put the prospect of a college education on the middle schoolers' radar.
Middle schoolers from Oxon Hill had a chance to visit and learn about the University of Maryland on Monday, part of a program designed put the prospect of a college education on the students' radar, The Washington Post reports. Oxon Hill is a so-called "turnaround school," meaning it receives special funding to boost academic performance. Students there aren't always aware of the preparation required for college, social studies teacher Alicia Greene told the Post. But on Monday, Oxon Hill middle schoolers had the opportunity to view UMD campus buildings, ask questions of current undergrads, and get a taste of college life. "I have full confidence that providing this experience for our Kings and Queens will heighten their awareness …
