Thank you for the opportunity to testify today. My name is Suzanne Wells. My daughter is in 7th grade at Eliot-Hine Middle School, our family’s in-bound neighborhood DC public school. I am on the school’s LSAT. Last night four Eliot-Hine students attended and reported on the America’s Promise Alliance gala that was at the Newseum.Continue reading “Suzanne Wells Testimony – DCPS Budget Hearing – April 19, 2018”
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Katy Thomas Testimony – DCPS Budget Hearing – April 18, 2018
Chairman Grosso, Councilman Allen, members of the committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today. I really appreciate this opportunity since I was out of town for spring break during the original DCPS Budget Oversight hearing in late March. I am not an education policy expert or an education budget analyst. This is ourContinue reading “Katy Thomas Testimony – DCPS Budget Hearing – April 18, 2018”
DME’S Advisory Group on Community Use of Public Space – Public Meeting April 25
The Advisory Group on Community Use of Public Space will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, April 25th at 6:30pm at the Woodridge Library, 1801 Hamlin St NE, Washington, DC 20018. The Advisory Group, called together by the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Education and comprising residents of the District of Columbia who utilize public spaces,Continue reading “DME’S Advisory Group on Community Use of Public Space – Public Meeting April 25”
CHPSPO Meets April 17 at Miner Elementary
CHPSPO will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 17, at 6:30 pm at Miner Elementary School, 601 15th St., NE. Representatives from the Office of the State Superintendent for Education (OSSE) will be at the meeting to review the draft school report card, and to gather feedback from us. The report card OSSE isContinue reading “CHPSPO Meets April 17 at Miner Elementary”
Mark Simon Testimony – Public Oversight Roundtable on the Future of School Reform – March 19, 2018
This hearing asks exactly the right question. Deep reflection is in order about the past and future of DC education reform. That has not occurred for 11 years. Even when the PERAA report came out in 2015 it didn’t really happen. Those who now say we’ve just had bad actors or big bumps in theContinue reading “Mark Simon Testimony – Public Oversight Roundtable on the Future of School Reform – March 19, 2018”
CHPSPO Meets Tuesday, March 20, at Capitol Hill Montessori@Logan
Dear Capitol Hill Public Schools Parent Organization Members, CHPSPO will hold its monthly meeting on March 20, 2018, at the Capitol Hill Montessori@Logan building (215 G St., NE). At this month’s meeting: – Dan Davis with the Office of the Student Advocate will share information about an April 9 special education workshop (flyer attached); –Continue reading “CHPSPO Meets Tuesday, March 20, at Capitol Hill Montessori@Logan”
CHPSPO Hosts Education Discussions with DC Council Chair Candidates 3/12 and 3/20
The Capitol Hill Public Schools Parent Organization (CHPSPO) https://chpspo.org/ will be hosting education discussions with DC Council Chair Candidates this month. Both will take place at Capitol Hill Montessori at Logan (215 G St NE). Tonight, March 12, 7-8 PM: Ed Lazere, the former executive director of the DC Fiscal Policy Institute and candidate for DC Council Chair. TheContinue reading “CHPSPO Hosts Education Discussions with DC Council Chair Candidates 3/12 and 3/20”
Bike to School Day is May 9 – Save the Date!
How to plan a fantastic party on wheels with all your school friends…. Step 1: Mark your Calendar –> May 9, 7:30-8:30 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!
CHPSPO Meeting Notes– February 20, 2018
Stuart Hobson Middle School, 410 E St., NE February 20, 2018, 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Mission Statement – To promote cooperation among the parent organizations of the public schools [in Ward 6] in order to improve the education received by all children attending our schools. Overview of the DC Council Performance Oversight and BudgetContinue reading “CHPSPO Meeting Notes– February 20, 2018”
Kenyon Weaver Testimony – DCPS Performance Oversight Hearing – February 21, 2018
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. Last week, I provided testimony on how, while Maury is blessed with a strong community and high trust within our school, including our excellent Principal, administration and faculty, thatContinue reading “Kenyon Weaver Testimony – DCPS Performance Oversight Hearing – February 21, 2018”
Ward 6 Public School Parents Organization 