My name is Todd Cochran, and I am a parent of two second graders and a PK4 child at Capitol Hill Montessori at Logan (“CHML”). In addition, I am in my second term as the Vice President of our school’s PTSO, and I am a Ward 6 resident. Thank you to Chairman Grosso and theContinue reading “Todd Cochran Testimony – DCPS Oversight – Feb 23, 2017”
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Danica Petroshius Testimony – DCPS Oversight – Feb 23, 2017
Good morning. I’m Danica Petroshius, parent of two at Capitol Hill Montessori at Logan (CHML), LSAT member, and member of our Ward 6 education council, Capitol Hill Public Schools Parent Organization (CHPSPO).Our community welcomes Chancellor Wilson and we are hopeful that he leads a significant improvement in critical areas in our system. Our city suffersContinue reading “Danica Petroshius Testimony – DCPS Oversight – Feb 23, 2017”
Max Kieba Testimony – DCPS Oversight – Feb 23, 2017
Thank you for the opportunity to testify today. My name is Max Kieba. I am a Ward 6 resident, Maury Elementary School parent, and Maury School Improvement Team (SIT) Co-Chair. This particular performance hearing is interesting as we are understandably in a transition period at DCPS. Really, we’ve been in transition for a couple yearsContinue reading “Max Kieba Testimony – DCPS Oversight – Feb 23, 2017”
Kenyon Weaver Testimony – DCPS Oversight – Feb 23, 2017
Good Morning. I’m Kenyon Weaver, a parent at Maury Elementary and member of the Maury PTA, as well as the Maury SIT, or School Improvement Team. Today I want to focus on DCPS engagement with the community, through the example of Maury Elementary’s expansion. Today, Maury is well overcapacity. The trailers on our blacktopContinue reading “Kenyon Weaver Testimony – DCPS Oversight – Feb 23, 2017”
Caryn Ernst Testimony – OSSE Performance Oversight – Feb 14, 2017
Thank you for holding this hearing and for the opportunity to weigh in on OSSE’s work to develop new school accountability measures under ESSA. OSSE has an important opportunity to shape a stronger accountability and school support system through the new federal ESSA law that will drive what our students learn and how and whereContinue reading “Caryn Ernst Testimony – OSSE Performance Oversight – Feb 14, 2017”
Helena Smolich Testimony – OSSE Performance Oversight – Feb 14, 2017
Good afternoon and thank you for hearing my testimony. I’m Helena Smolich, a parent at CHM@L, and a Ward 6 resident. OSSE is set to submit its new Education Plan to the Department of Education on April 3rd, 2017. The period for public comment and community meetings will close by March 3rd. If meaningfulContinue reading “Helena Smolich Testimony – OSSE Performance Oversight – Feb 14, 2017”
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”
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”
Ward 6 Public School Parents Organization 