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Valerie Jablow Testimony – Public Oversight Roundtable on the Future of School Reform – March 19, 2018

I am Valerie Jablow, a Ward 6 DCPS parent. Thank you for soliciting public feedback on improvements to PERAA, to ensure better public engagement and less politics in our publicly funded schools. Toward that end, I have appended to my testimony a list of revenue-neutral improvements,[1] including making OSSE politically independent under the control ofContinue reading “Valerie Jablow Testimony – Public Oversight Roundtable on the Future of School Reform – March 19, 2018”

Suzanne Wells Testimony – Public Oversight Roundtable on the Future of School Reform – March 19, 2018

Thank you Councilmember Grosso for holding this important public oversight roundtable on the future of school reform in the District of Columbia. My name is Suzanne Wells, and I am the founder of the Capitol Hill Public Schools Parent Organization. It is critically important for our city to take an honest look at where weContinue reading “Suzanne Wells Testimony – Public Oversight Roundtable on the Future of School Reform – March 19, 2018”

DC Council Hearing on Gun Violence is March 22 – Student Testimony Encouraged

On Thursday, March 22, Councilmember Allen’s Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety will hold a public hearing on gun violence in the District of Columbia and a number of associated bills on gun safety. Students are particularly invited to testify about school safety and how gun violence has affected them. Council welcomes school groupsContinue reading “DC Council Hearing on Gun Violence is March 22 – Student Testimony Encouraged”

CHPSPO Hosts Education Discussions with DC Council Chair Candidates 3/12 and 3/20

The Capitol Hill Public Schools Parent Organization (CHPSPO) https://chpspo.org/ will be hosting education discussions with DC Council Chair Candidates this month. Both will take place at Capitol Hill Montessori at Logan (215 G St NE). Tonight, March 12, 7-8 PM: Ed Lazere, the former executive director of the DC Fiscal Policy Institute and candidate for DC Council Chair. TheContinue reading “CHPSPO Hosts Education Discussions with DC Council Chair Candidates 3/12 and 3/20”

Ward 6 Special Education Workshop – April 9, 2018

The Office of the Student Advocate is committed to making the public education more accessible by boosting parent engagement and increasing access to resources and supports for families. Join us for our Special Education Workshop series in Ward 6 cohosted by DC Councilmember Charles Allen, Joe Weedon, Ward 6 State Board of Education Representative and Capitol Hill Public SchoolContinue reading “Ward 6 Special Education Workshop – April 9, 2018”

Community Meetings for Cross-Sector Collaboration Task Force (DME)

Tuesday, March 13, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm: Register Here Wednesday, March 21, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm: Register Here

Bike to School Day is May 9 – Save the Date!

How to plan a fantastic party on wheels with all your school friends…. Step 1: Mark your Calendar –> May 9, 7:30-8:30 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!

CHPSPO Meeting Notes– February 20, 2018

Stuart Hobson Middle School, 410 E St., NE February 20, 2018, 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Mission Statement – To promote cooperation among the parent organizations of the public schools [in Ward 6] in order to improve the education received by all children attending our schools. Overview of the DC Council Performance Oversight and BudgetContinue reading “CHPSPO Meeting Notes– February 20, 2018”

Join CHPSPO’s Strategic Planning – Feb 24

To enhance our efforts to develop common goals, facilitate collaboration, and drive real change among public schools in Ward 6, to improve the education received by all children, the Capitol Hill Public Schools Parent Organization (CHPSPO) is engaging the DC education community in a strategic planning process. All CHPSPO members, as well as families, principals, and engaged community members are invited to participateContinue reading “Join CHPSPO’s Strategic Planning – Feb 24”

CHPSP Meeting Notes– January 16, 2018

Brent Elementary School, January 16, 2018, 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Michelle Edwards, Executive Director of Learn It, Live It, Love It gave a great presentation. Her non-profit organization partners with DCPS Title I schools to bring structured, standards-aligned field trips experiences to students leveraging the museums and organizations in DC and the surrounding areas. SheContinue reading “CHPSP Meeting Notes– January 16, 2018”