Written Testimony of Caryn Ernst 716 15th Street SE Washington, DC 20003 To the Council of the District of Columbia Committee on Education Oversight Hearing on the Proposed Fiscal Year 2014 Budget of the District of Columbia Public Schools Wednesday, April 17, 2013 As the PTA President of the Capitol Hill Cluster School, I amContinue reading “Testimony for Apr 17, 2013 Council Hearing on School Budget by Committee on Education – by Caryn Ernst”
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Bike to School Day is May 8 – Save the Date!
Register your school here (see who has registered so far). Learn more about UN Global Road Safety Week and the Long Short Walk organized by National Organizations for Youth Safety. Stay tuned for further details.
Family Day at Air and Space Museum on April 20 – Time and Navigation
The National Air and Space Museum invites Capitol Hill (and all DC) families to the Time and Navigation Family Day on Saturday, April 20, 2013 from 10 am until 3 pm. The event is free and open to everyone! It is meant to celebrate the gallery opening of Time and Navigation: The untold story of getting from hereContinue reading “Family Day at Air and Space Museum on April 20 – Time and Navigation”
Recognition of CHPSPO’s Work in Advocating for Librarians and Transparency in Education
Recognition by The Sunlight Foundation (sunlightfoundation.com) of CHPSPO’s work in advocating for DCPS librarians, transparency in DC education, and open data. Special thanks to Suzanne Wells, Peter MacPherson, Bella Dinh-Zarr, Satu Haase-Webb and Laura Marks for their work on the libraries effort.
At-Large Council Candidates Forum at Eliot-Hine
Candidates forum on education and youth issues was a success. Thank you to all of the organizers and sponsors. See Twitter recap: http://storify.com/CHPSPO/at-large-council-candidates-forum-eliot-hine-ms
Congratulations to Eastern High School on becoming International Baccalaureate!
Photo credit: DC Public Schools
At-Large City Councilmember Candidate Forum – Tues April 9: Education and Youth Issues
Please save the date, Tuesday, April 9, 2013, 6:30–8:00 pm, at Eliot-Hine Middle School, for a candidate forum for the upcoming April 23rd At-Large City Councilmember special election. This forum will focus on education and youth issues. The candidate forum is being sponsored by the Eliot-Hine Middle School Civics Club, Stuart Hobson Middle School, JeffersonContinue reading “At-Large City Councilmember Candidate Forum – Tues April 9: Education and Youth Issues”
Letters to Mayor Gray Regarding Randall Recreation Center and KIPP
Letter from ANC6D Letter from Capitol Park IV Condominium Association
Register for Bike to School Day, be entered to win a bike rack!
Register for Bike to School Day, be entered to win a bike rack! Are you planning a National Bike to School Day event? Be sure to register your event at www.walkbiketoschool.org by noon on Wednesday, March 27, to be entered into the first drawing for a Saris bicycle parking rack. Additional drawings will be held each WednesdayContinue reading “Register for Bike to School Day, be entered to win a bike rack!”
CHPSPO Meeting Notes – February 19, 2013
Capitol Hill Public Schools Parent Organization JO Wilson School Library February 19, 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. 1) At-large City Council Candidates Forum (Bonnie Cain, Councilmember Wells’ Education Advisor) CHPSPO to host forum focused on education and youth issues. When: Tuesday April 9 at 6:30 Where: Eliot-Hine Middle School, 1830 Constitution Ave NE CivicsContinue reading “CHPSPO Meeting Notes – February 19, 2013”
