Author Archives: Sandra

Danica Petroshius Testimony – OSSE Performance Oversight – Feb 14, 2017

Thank you for holding this important hearing. I’m Danica Petroshius, parent of two at Capitol Hill Montessori at Logan (CHML), LSAT committee member, and a Ward 6 resident.   As you all know, OSSE has an important opportunity to shape a stronger, more modern accountability and support system through the new federal ESSA law.  Continue reading “Danica Petroshius Testimony – OSSE Performance Oversight – Feb 14, 2017”

Suzanne Wells Testimony – OSSE Performance Oversight – Feb 14, 2017

Thank you for the opportunity to speak today at the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) Performance Oversight Hearing. I am going to focus my remarks on the important work OSSE is doing to develop school accountability measures under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA or the Act). The Act provides us aContinue reading “Suzanne Wells Testimony – OSSE Performance Oversight – Feb 14, 2017”

CHPSPO Meeting Notes – January 17 2017

Capitol Hill Public Schools Parent Organization Jefferson Academy, January 17, 2017, 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.   1. Capital Rowing Club – Ergathon Capital Rowing Club is hosting an Ergathon on Saturday, February 18 @ Stuart-Hobson. The Ergathon benefits Capital Juniors, a program of Capital Rowing Club that combines academics and competitive rowing to buildContinue reading “CHPSPO Meeting Notes – January 17 2017”

This May Be Your LAST CHANCE to give input on DC public school accountability measures!

If you care about what educational standards DC’s public schools will be held accountable to in the future, you have ONLY until February 28, 2017 to make your voice heard! DC’s Office of the State Superintendent of Education’s (OSSE) current school accountability proposal sets standardized test scores at 80% of a school’s overall rating, withContinue reading “This May Be Your LAST CHANCE to give input on DC public school accountability measures!”

CHPSPO Meets Tuesday, January 17 @ Jefferson Academy

CHPSPO will meet on Tuesday, January 17, 2017, at 6:30 pm at Jefferson Academy (801 7th St., SW). We have a full agenda for our meeting. We will be discussing the upcoming DC Council Education Committee’s upcoming performance oversight and budget hearings, the draft final education specifications for school buildings, recommendations on school climate assessmentContinue reading “CHPSPO Meets Tuesday, January 17 @ Jefferson Academy”

Suzanne Wells Testimony – DCPS Chancellor Hearing – December 8, 2016

DC City Council Committee on Education Public Hearing Chancellor of the District of Columbia Public Schools Antwan Wilson Confirmation Resolution of 2016 December 8, 2016 Suzanne Wells Eliot-Hine Middle School Parent Founder, Capitol Hill Public Schools Parent Organization (CHPSPO) Thank you for the opportunity to testify at today’s hearing on the confirmation of Antwan WilsonContinue reading “Suzanne Wells Testimony – DCPS Chancellor Hearing – December 8, 2016”

Max Kieba Testimony – DCPS Chancellor Hearing – December 8, 2016

Testimony by Max Kieba, Maury parent DC Council Committee on Education Hearing: PR21-1040 – Chancellor of the District of Columbia Public Schools Antwan Wilson Confirmation Resolution of 2016 December 8, 2016 Thank you for the opportunity to testify on the proposed confirmation of Antwan Wilson as Chancellor of the District of Columbia Public Schools.  MyContinue reading “Max Kieba Testimony – DCPS Chancellor Hearing – December 8, 2016”

CHPSPO Meets December 13 @ Maury

Attached is the agenda for the Tuesday, December 13, CHPSPO meeting.  We will meet at Maury Elementary starting at 6:30 pm.  We will be discussing the 1) the DC Food Project activities, 2) evaluating school quality under the Every Student Achieves Act, 3) last week’s CHPSPO Wilson Building visits, and 4) whether MySchoolDC should includeContinue reading “CHPSPO Meets December 13 @ Maury”

CHPSPO Meeting Notes – November 15 2016

Capitol Hill Montessori@Logan, 215 G Street, NE November 15, 2016, 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. 1 . Film Screening – Most Likely to Succeed – Julie Scofield Looks at alternative schools; focus on critical thinking, how to deal w/ failure, problem-solving Films can only be accessed via screenings $350 to host one screening  http://www.mltsfilm.org/ UpcomingContinue reading “CHPSPO Meeting Notes – November 15 2016”