Author Archives: Sandra

Initial Reactions to DME Boundary Review – Policy Examples and Draft Boundary Changes

DME released DRAFT EXAMPLES of policies (not final) for review and feedback from community and working groups. Here’s a compilation of initial reactions on Twitter: https://storify.com/CHPSPO/dme-boundary-review-policy-examples-open-houses-an

Bike to School Day is May 7 – have you registered your school?

Health and Wellness teams, Safe Routes to School committees, and cycling enthusiasts, have you registered your school for Bike to School Day? The big day is Wednesday, May 7. Register your school here (for goodies from DC’s Department of Transportation) and plan your event or help plan a joint school event at Lincoln Park! How canContinue reading “Bike to School Day is May 7 – have you registered your school?”

Lottery results are in: Are you considering Payne ES for your child?

If yes, then please join the Friends of Payne, including current Payne parents, for an informal meeting on April 19: What: an opportunity to hear from current Payne parents about their kids’ experiences at the school, including with the early childhood Tools of the Mind program. Who: all prospective Payne parents are welcome! Where: atContinue reading “Lottery results are in: Are you considering Payne ES for your child?”

Mayoral Candidate Responses to Citywide Education survey – #DCISION14

CHPSPO was proud to work with other education advocacy groups in the city to develop a questionnaire for the mayoral candidates focused on education issues.  Candidates Muriel Bowser, Jack Evans, Andy Shallal and Tommy Wells submitted the following responses to the questionnaire. Read the responses here.

DC Public Schools FY15 Budget Hearing Testimony by Martin Welles, Amidon-Bowen ES

Good Evening Mayor Gray, Deputy Mayor for Education Smith, and State Superintendent of Education Aguirre: My name is Martin R. Welles, Esq. and I have three children at Amidon-Bowen Elementary School and am President of the PTA.  While I am primarily testifying today on behalf of my interest in improving Amidon-Bowen Elementary School, it shouldContinue reading “DC Public Schools FY15 Budget Hearing Testimony by Martin Welles, Amidon-Bowen ES”

DC Public Schools FY15 Budget Hearing Testimony by Khai Booker – CHML

Good Evening to All, I am Khai Booker, a long-time parent at Capitol Hill Montessori at Logan.  I have 2 children one in 4th grade and another in 6th grade. Our school offers a unique choice in education, is richly diverse and hails from every Ward in the city.  Currently we serve from PK-3 throughContinue reading “DC Public Schools FY15 Budget Hearing Testimony by Khai Booker – CHML”

DC Public Schools FY15 Budget Hearing Testimony by Joe Weedon – Maury ES

Thank you, Mr. Mayor. My name is Joe Weedon. I’m here today as a parent of two students at Maury Elementary School and as a member of the Eliot-Hine MS LSAT. I serve as the Maury PTA’s Middle School Committee Chair and as Maury ES representative on DCPS’s Eliot-Hine Collaboration Team. I am also aContinue reading “DC Public Schools FY15 Budget Hearing Testimony by Joe Weedon – Maury ES”

DC Public Schools FY15 Budget Hearing Testimony by Danica Petroshius – CHML

Thank you Mayor Gray, Deputy Mayor Smith and Superintendent Aguirre for holding this important hearing. I am Danica Petroshius, President of the Capitol Hill Montessori at Logan PTSO and parent of two children at the school – one in Kindergarten and one in preschool 3. I am here, like Khai, because we want to workContinue reading “DC Public Schools FY15 Budget Hearing Testimony by Danica Petroshius – CHML”