The Washington Post – Emma Brown
“Head to almost any barbershop on a Saturday or Sunday, and you’re bound to see at least one kid waiting with an adult to get a haircut. It’s down time that could easily become reading time, if only there were books around. And so Obama administration officials partnered with nonprofit organizations to install a miniature library at Eddie’s Hair Design, a barbershop in the Adams Morgan neighborhood of Washington, D.C….More than 20 barbers nationwide have been working with administration officials to come up with ways that they can help boost the skills and prospects of young people in their communities. Education Department officials are helping barbers figure out how they can tap into federal funds to support their efforts.”(more)