Scott Goldstein Testimony – Deputy Mayor for Education & District of Columbia Public Charter School Board – Performance Oversight – February 15, 2019

Performance Oversight Hearing- PCSB and Deputy Mayor for Education Testimony of Scott Goldstein, Executive Director EmpowerEd February 15, 2019 Good Morning Chairman Grosso and Chairman Mendelson.  My name is Scott Goldstein and I am the Executive Director of the teacher advocacy organization EmpowerEd.  We asked teachers to submit input for oversight into both PCSB andContinue reading “Scott Goldstein Testimony – Deputy Mayor for Education & District of Columbia Public Charter School Board – Performance Oversight – February 15, 2019”

Martin Welles Testimony – Deputy Mayor for Education & District of Columbia Public Charter School Board – Performance Oversight – February 15, 2019

Public Testimony of Martin R. Welles, Esq. For PERFORMANCE OVERSIGHT HEARING:  COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION & COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Deputy Mayor for Education District of Columbia Public Charter School Board Friday, February 15, 2019 10:00 a.m., Hearing Room 120, John A. Wilson Building   Good Morning Co-Chairman Mendelson and Grosso, members of the Education CommitteeContinue reading “Martin Welles Testimony – Deputy Mayor for Education & District of Columbia Public Charter School Board – Performance Oversight – February 15, 2019”

DC Cannot Afford the Luxury of Not Planning for Its Schools

The DC School Boundary and Feeder Pattern proposal, just released by the Deputy Mayor for Education (DME), reflects widespread sentiment for high-quality, by-right neighborhood schools. Families in all wards want their children to have the choice to attend neighborhood schools that offer a balanced and rich curriculum—with the challenges and support their children need. WeContinue reading “DC Cannot Afford the Luxury of Not Planning for Its Schools”

CHPSPO Meeting Notes – April 23, 2014

Capitol Hill Public Schools Parent Organization Payne Elementary School, 1445 C St., SE April 23, 2014 – 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Bike to School Day (Jennifer Heffernan, DDOT) ABCs of Family Biking on May 3, 11AM-2PM @ Capitol Hill Montessori at Logan (215 G St. NE) http://kidicalmassdc.blogspot.com/p/abcs-of-family-biking.html Bike to School Day is Wednesday, May7.Continue reading “CHPSPO Meeting Notes – April 23, 2014”