Committee on Whole and Education Budget Oversight Hearing of the District of Columbia Public Schools Friday, March 29, 2019 Hello, I‘m Becky Reina, Chair of the Ward 1 Education Council. Our Education Council is a volunteer organization that advocates for a stronger public education system that supports all our students and families, while assuring we safeguardContinue reading “Rebecca Reina Testimony – DC Public Schools Budget Oversight Hearing – March 29, 2019”
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Sandra Moscoso Testimony – DC Public Schools Budget Oversight Hearing – March 29, 2019
Committee on Whole and Education Budget Oversight Hearing of the District of Columbia Public Schools Friday, March 29, 2019 Good morning Chairmen and Councilmembers. I am Sandra Moscoso, a parent of students enrolled in Capitol Hill Montessori at Logan, and School Without Walls. I am also a former BASIS DC charter parent. I share this withContinue reading “Sandra Moscoso Testimony – DC Public Schools Budget Oversight Hearing – March 29, 2019”
Betsy Wolf Testimony – DC Public Schools Budget Oversight Hearing – March 29, 2019
Committee on Whole and Education Budget Oversight Hearing of the District of Columbia Public Schools Friday, March 29, 2019 My name is Betsy Wolf, and I am representing Amidon-Bowen and all DCPS schools facing staffing cuts today. About this time last year, DCPS unexpectedly cut several staff from our school budget, and I started my side-jobContinue reading “Betsy Wolf Testimony – DC Public Schools Budget Oversight Hearing – March 29, 2019”
W6PSPO Meeting Notes – March 19, 2019
March 19, 2019 Payne Elementary School, 1445 C Street, SE, 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. At-Risk Funding Overview – Betsy Wolf, Amidon-Bowen parent [See presentation] Inequity in school funding in DCPS DCPS funds look like they are equitably allocated across schools in that schools serving greater % at-risk get more funds. But schools serving greater % at-risk alsoContinue reading “W6PSPO Meeting Notes – March 19, 2019”
Goodbye CHPSPO, Hello W6PSPO!
CHPSPO started in 2005 as a group of Capitol Hill public school parents. Much has changed, and we now work with our neighbors in SW, Shaw and across Ward 6 to achieve common goals. We decided tonight to change our name to @W6PSPO to better reflect our values and the work we do. — SuzanneContinue reading “Goodbye CHPSPO, Hello W6PSPO!”
Bike to School Day is May 8, 2019 @ Lincoln Park – Save the Date!
How to plan a fantastic party on wheels with all your school friends…. Step 1: Mark your Calendar –> May 8, 7:30-8:15 AM @ Lincoln Park. Step 2: Register your school‘s event (or your participation in the Lincoln Park event)!! Step 3: Tell all your friends about Steps 1 and 2!
Brittany Wade Testimony – Roundtable on Chancellor of DCPS Dr Ferebee Confirmation – February 12, 2019
Committee on Whole and Education Public Roundtable on the Chancellor of the District of Columbia Public Schools Dr. Lewis D. Ferebee Confirmation Resolution of 2019 Tuesday, February 12, 2019 Good afternoon Chairman Mendelson, Chairman Grosso, and other respective council members of the committee. My name is Brittany Wade a resident of ward 7 and aContinue reading “Brittany Wade Testimony – Roundtable on Chancellor of DCPS Dr Ferebee Confirmation – February 12, 2019”
Katy Thomas Testimony – DCPS Performance Oversight Hearing – February 26, 2019
WRITTEN TESTIMONY OF KATY THOMAS kazt1978 [at] gmail [dot] com SUBMITTED TO THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION & COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING ON PERFORMANCE OVERSIGHT HEARING OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS FEBRUARY 26, 2019 Chairman Mendelson, Chairman Grosso, Councilmember Allen and committee members, thankContinue reading “Katy Thomas Testimony – DCPS Performance Oversight Hearing – February 26, 2019”
Serenity Rain Testimony – DCPS Performance Oversight Hearing – February 26, 2019
Serenity Rain Ward 7 Resident Parent and LSAT Chair, Anne Beers Elementary School Testimony on the DC Council Committee of the Whole and Committee on Education Performance Hearing on the District of Columbia Public Schools Tuesday, February 26, 2019 John A. Wilson Building, Room 500 Thank you for the opportunity to testify today. MyContinue reading “Serenity Rain Testimony – DCPS Performance Oversight Hearing – February 26, 2019”
Jennifer Mampara Testimony – DCPS Performance Oversight Hearing – February 26, 2019
Jennifer Mampara FRESHFARM FoodPrints Program Director Testimony on the DC Council Committee of the Whole and Committee on Education Performance Hearing on the District of Columbia Public Schools February 26, 2019 John A. Wilson Building, Room 500 Thank you to the Committee for holding this hearing and listening to community voices on our DC publicContinue reading “Jennifer Mampara Testimony – DCPS Performance Oversight Hearing – February 26, 2019”
Ward 6 Public School Parents Organization 