Why Knowledge Matters: The need for a rich curriculum, from the earliest ages A talk by Dan Willingham, a noted cognitive scientist and professor at the University of Virginia Wednesday, June 1 6:30-8pm McKinley High School 151 T St. NE How to register? The event is free, but please register so the organizers know howContinue reading “Why Knowledge Matters, a discussion with Dan Willingham, June 1st, 6:30PM”
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CHPSPO Meets Tuesday, May 17, at Eliot-Hine Middle School
Dear Capitol Hill Public Schools Parent Organization Members, CHPSPO will meet on Tuesday, May 17, at Eliot-Hine Middle School (1830 Constitution Ave., NE). We will be joined by Ivy Ken, a member of the DC School Food Project, who will be sharing with us information about a request for an official investigation into the ethicsContinue reading “CHPSPO Meets Tuesday, May 17, at Eliot-Hine Middle School”
Lights, Camera, Row! Free Summer Camp
Learn the art of rowing at Capital Rowing Club and be a part of a production and editing workshop. Each day includes water time on the Anacostia River and developing a short video as a crew. General Information Monday, June 20- Friday June 24 9am-4pm Ages: Rising 7th grader or 12 years old – 16Continue reading “Lights, Camera, Row! Free Summer Camp”
CHPSPO Meets Tueday, April 19, at Stuart Hobson
CHPSPO will meet on Tuesday, April 19, at Stuart Hobson (410 D Street, NE). We will be joined by the 21st Century School Fund members who have been involved in creating on-line DCPS budget and capital improvement tools. We’ll also discuss follow up to last week’s budget hearings (Ward 6 had a terrific showing atContinue reading “CHPSPO Meets Tueday, April 19, at Stuart Hobson”
Evan Yeats Testimony – DCPS Budget Hearing – April 14 2016
Testimony of Evan Yeats Parent, J.O. Wilson Elementary to the DC Council Committee on Education April 14, 2016 For more information: evan.yeats (at) gmail (dot) com Good evening members of the committee. My name is Evan Yeats, and I’m the parent of a pre-kindergarten student at J.O. Wilson. I’m a resident of Petworth in WardContinue reading “Evan Yeats Testimony – DCPS Budget Hearing – April 14 2016”
Bike to School Day is May (the) 4th – save the date!
What: Bike to School Day When: WEDNESDAY, MAY (the) 4th, 7:30 AM – 8:20 AM (Star Wars jokes, compliments of our very own Laura Marks!) Where: Lincoln Park (East Capitol St between 11th and 13th Streets) Who: All our neighborhood students + friends from the National Center for Safe Routes to Schools + local andContinue reading “Bike to School Day is May (the) 4th – save the date!”
Sandra Moscoso Testimony – DCPS Budget Hearing – April 14 2016
Testimony by Sandra Moscoso Education Committee DCPS Budget Oversight Hearing, April 14, 2016 Thank you for the opportunity to testify. I am a member of the Capitol Hill Public Schools Parent Organization (CHPSPO), a DCPS Parent at Capitol Hill Montessori at Logan and a DC Charter School Parent at BASISDC PCS. My ask of Council given yourContinue reading “Sandra Moscoso Testimony – DCPS Budget Hearing – April 14 2016”
Jablow testimony, DME Budget Hearing 4/13/16
I am Valerie Jablow, testifying about the ineffective public education stewardship of the DME’s office that I have experienced as a Ward 6 public school parent. This lack of effectiveness comes at the expense of by right schools and their students, who are the majority of children in DC. Here are some examples: Continue reading “Jablow testimony, DME Budget Hearing 4/13/16”
Join JO Wilson for Rendezvous at Market Day on April 30!
CHPSPO Meeting Notes – March 15 2016
Capitol Hill Public Schools Parent Organization Capitol Hill Montessori @ Logan, 215 G St., NE March 15, 2016 – 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. 1) Report out on meeting with DME, Marty Welles and Suzanne Wells Issues raised: Funding/support for Ward 6 middle school Eliot-Hine & Jefferson renovations Task Force; grade misalignment DME suggested issues raisedContinue reading “CHPSPO Meeting Notes – March 15 2016”
Ward 6 Public School Parents Organization 