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The Solutions

“Sometimes I get tired. …. I Pulled back on the theology and philosophy that I had just studied in the universities… but the answer didn’t quite come there.”  The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

The Education Solution Project experience report: Is there still not a cause? Without a doubt, there is a cause! The Education Solution Project experience report is based on real-life experience, demonstrating faith and action within the education system. It aims to assist Churches, Faith-Based Organizations, rejected stones, long shots, trailblazers, and anyone with a personal mission to drive real changes in our current educational system. With the Wisdom of God, we can confidently and relentlessly tackle the systemic issues impacting our schools, universities, and places of learning. This is a cause of utmost urgency that demands our immediate attention and action.


The MILK College Courses offer undergraduate and graduate programs insights into the challenges and solutions within the field of education. Our educational courses can be tailored for all learners. They promote problem-solving by fostering creative and critical thinking skills. By the end of the course, learners will have a unique opportunity to play an essential role in transforming the current education system or learning environment. Our courses are designed to be inclusive, catering to diverse learners and stakeholders. The only prerequisite is a strong, relentless desire to bring about real solutions to our current educational system.

Workforce Development Training Course

Talent Acquisition

Our Service Centers

  • The Center for Education
  • The Center for Career and Workforce Development
  • The Center on Mental Health and Wellness

Our Established Programs and Initiatives
We can offer targeted, bold, and innovative ideas, programs, and initiatives to drive change within your organizations, schools, universities, and places of learning. See our Initiatives page

Education Solution Project

Lavern Clayton Washington’s Education Solution Project experience report chronicles his journey as an educator. He details how he integrated GOD’S teachings to overcome systemic educational challenges. The report discusses his experiences teaching in K-12 and as a professor in higher education. The report is particularly relevant for educators, stakeholders, and those dedicated to finding relentless solutions for meaningful change. The report’s ultimate goal is to attribute ALL glory to GOD for the works, fruits, and endeavors discussed, recognizing GOD’S everlasting faithfulness and presence each day. “I saw it with my own eyes” how GOD, through HIS grace, used us to overcome evil by doing HIS good.

“See the Works” and read about our real-time impact.

District Leaders
“How was our Business Partners Board Meeting Honor?” “2 thumps up.”
Superintendent.

We Advocate for ALL students at every level.
“Dear School Principals
I am writing to bring to your attention two exceptional future school counselors from my graduate course. They have developed effective strategies to support your school’s English Language Learners (ELL) and at-risk students. The students who participated in my Wilmington University Graduate School Counseling Course, Counselors as a Consultant, have created two solutions named “Express Learning” and “Mindful Men.” They would like to present these to you and your staff. I am confident that you will find their plans helpful in addressing the needs of your students. Thank you for considering their proposals. Sincerely, Lavern Clayton Washington”

Higher Education
“Thank you for sharing. This note from this student, now a newly minted teacher, attests to the fact that you have been, and you continue to be, an esteemed teacher and mentor. And that you have carried the AFRA flag beyond the University of Delaware campus. We remain grateful for all of your efforts and continued commitment to AFRA.” Dr. Maloba. Africana Studies, Chair.

Dare to be first
“Mr. Washington was the first counselor educator in the College of Education Graduate Program for School Counselors to be promoted to adjunct professor. “You are an amazing teacher and mentor and deserve this honor! Also – you are the FIRST MEC adjunct to receive this promotion Thanks for everything you do! Congratulations!!”
Karen A. Sundquist, School Counseling Program, Chair.

Middle School Students: Social and Emotional Learning
“I commend you on the thought and dedication you displayed as you used that presentation as an opportunity to teach others in your school about the importance of saying no to bullying and taking part in building a welcome and safe school climate for learning.” Arne Duncan The Secretary of Education

High School Students
“My job has impacted my family and household by bringing food to the table when we don’t have it. Also, I help my grandmother with bills when I can. My job has impacted me by being able to save money for college or a car. I am very grateful that I got a job.”

Undergraduate Student from the University of Delaware
“I wish to take this opportunity to appreciate all of you and in particular, our Professor Dr. Washington for the excellent class he instructed this ending summer semester. It was a challenging class with a lot to learn in 5 weeks. I would urge all of us to ask our student fraternity to consider enrolling in this class. A lot is to be learned, especially on the plight of families from the minority and the challenges they face with their children in public schools. This was one of the best classes in my recent semesters, and I finished it.”

Graduate Student at Wilmington University
“Let me know if you got the email. Thanks again for the words of encouragement, I’m definitely looking forward to starting a career as a school counselor as soon as possible. You have empowered me, and I feel I am a better counselor and person because of your class; it helped provide some personal reflection. Please keep me top of mind if you ever have any information or resources you are looking to share and with your blessing, I will keep in touch and reach out to you from time to time for some of your invaluable insight. Thank you again, for all you have done and will do. Take care and stay blessed.”

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