Dear Ward 6 Public School Parent Organization members, First, I want to thank Danica Petroshius and the CHM@Logan community for their leadership and persistence on the sexual misconduct issues, and their efforts to ensure this won’t happen to other children. Below are updates to share with your school communities: 1. W6PSPO will meet on AugustContinue reading “W6PSPO Updates”
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W6PSPO Meets July 16 at Northeast Library
The Ward 6 Public Schools Parent Organization will meet on Tuesday, July 16, at 6:30 pm at the Northeast Library (330 7th St., NE). Jennifer Comey from the Deputy Mayor for Education’s office will join us to give an overview of EdScape Beta, a new data resource tool intended to inform and support program andContinue reading “W6PSPO Meets July 16 at Northeast Library”
W6PSPO Meets Tuesday @ Payne
The Ward 6 Public Schools Parent Organization will meet on Tuesday (June 18) at 6:30 pm at Payne Elementary (1445 C Street, SE). Jessica Sutter, the W6 State Board of Education representative will join us for a discussion on what makes a rich curriculum. We will also plan for the June 26 hearing on CouncilmemberContinue reading “W6PSPO Meets Tuesday @ Payne”
Support The Master Facilities Plan – Modernize Banneker HS and Shaw MS Campuses on Separate Sites
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 23, 2019 Contact: Alexandra Simbana Save Shaw Middle School Coalition 202-907-5518 saveshawmiddleschool@gmail.com Save Shaw MS Coalition Opposes Mayor Bowser’s Proposal to Build Two Schools on Shaw Site WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a closed-door meeting yesterday with ANC 6E Commissioner Alex Padro, the Mayor proposed a plan to buildContinue reading “Support The Master Facilities Plan – Modernize Banneker HS and Shaw MS Campuses on Separate Sites”
W6PSPO Meets Tuesday, May 21 @ Brent
Dear Ward 6 Public Schools Parent Organization members, W6PSPO will meet on Tuesday, May 21, at 6:30 pm at Brent Elementary School (301 North Carolina Ave., SE). We will be joined by Councilmember Charles Allen and LaJoy Johnson-Law with Advocates for Justice & Education to discuss issues dealing with transparency in public schools, and theContinue reading “W6PSPO Meets Tuesday, May 21 @ Brent”
W6PSPO Meets Tuesday, April 9 @ Capitol Hill Montessori@Logan
The Ward 6 Public Schools Parent Organization will meet this Tuesday, April 9, from 6:30 – 8 pm at Capitol Hill Montessori@Logan (215 G Street, NE). We’ll be joined by Theodora Brown with the Ward 5 Council on Education and Eboni-Rose Thompson with the Ward 7 Education Council. They will share their ward council’s educationContinue reading “W6PSPO Meets Tuesday, April 9 @ Capitol Hill Montessori@Logan”
DC Council: Please Support Transparency, Stability and Success for All Public Schools, All Students
Ward 6 Public Schools Parent Organization Please Support Transparency, Stability and Success for All Public Schools, All Students The Ward 6 Public Schools Parent Organization (W6PSPO) is an all-volunteer collaboration of parents, educators and community members helping to strengthen and support public schools in Ward 6. Ward 6 schools serve a diverse student population, includingContinue reading “DC Council: Please Support Transparency, Stability and Success for All Public Schools, All Students”
Goodbye CHPSPO, Hello W6PSPO!
CHPSPO started in 2005 as a group of Capitol Hill public school parents. Much has changed, and we now work with our neighbors in SW, Shaw and across Ward 6 to achieve common goals. We decided tonight to change our name to @W6PSPO to better reflect our values and the work we do. — SuzanneContinue reading “Goodbye CHPSPO, Hello W6PSPO!”
Bike to School Day is May 8, 2019 @ Lincoln Park – Save the Date!
How to plan a fantastic party on wheels with all your school friends…. Step 1: Mark your Calendar –> May 8, 7:30-8:15 AM @ Lincoln Park. Step 2: Register your school‘s event (or your participation in the Lincoln Park event)!! Step 3: Tell all your friends about Steps 1 and 2!
Betsy Wolf Testimony – OSSE Performance Oversight Hearing – February 21, 2019
There are few issues in education in DC right now that are as clearly problematic at the new OSSE school report cards and 5-star school ratings. For some background, I am a parent at Amidon-Bowen, but I am also an educational researcher who cleans and analyzes student achievement data as part of my day job.Continue reading “Betsy Wolf Testimony – OSSE Performance Oversight Hearing – February 21, 2019”
Ward 6 Public School Parents Organization 