Heather Schoell Testimony – Public Oversight Roundtable on the Future of School Reform – March 19, 2018

This city is filled with smart people who get paid a lot of money to do their jobs to make education work, and to prepare students for success. I have several jobs that I take seriously. I’m the PTO president at Eliot-Hine Middle School, the PTO secretary at Eastern High School, and the LSAT secretaryContinue reading “Heather Schoell Testimony – Public Oversight Roundtable on the Future of School Reform – March 19, 2018”

Sandra Moscoso Testimony – Public Oversight Roundtable on the Future of School Reform – March 19, 2018

I am Sandra Moscoso, a parent of students enrolled in Capitol Hill Montessori at Logan, and School Without Walls. I am also a former BASIS DC parent. I share this with you, because like many D.C. families, mine is a “Cross-Sector” family. Like most D.C. parents of school-aged children, my most important engagement with governmentContinue reading “Sandra Moscoso Testimony – Public Oversight Roundtable on the Future of School Reform – March 19, 2018”

Valerie Jablow Testimony – Public Oversight Roundtable on the Future of School Reform – March 19, 2018

I am Valerie Jablow, a Ward 6 DCPS parent. Thank you for soliciting public feedback on improvements to PERAA, to ensure better public engagement and less politics in our publicly funded schools. Toward that end, I have appended to my testimony a list of revenue-neutral improvements,[1] including making OSSE politically independent under the control ofContinue reading “Valerie Jablow Testimony – Public Oversight Roundtable on the Future of School Reform – March 19, 2018”

Suzanne Wells Testimony – Public Oversight Roundtable on the Future of School Reform – March 19, 2018

Thank you Councilmember Grosso for holding this important public oversight roundtable on the future of school reform in the District of Columbia.  My name is Suzanne Wells, and I am the founder of the Capitol Hill Public Schools Parent Organization. It is critically important for our city to take an honest look at where weContinue reading “Suzanne Wells Testimony – Public Oversight Roundtable on the Future of School Reform – March 19, 2018”

DC Council Hearing on Gun Violence is March 22 – Student Testimony Encouraged

On Thursday, March 22, Councilmember Allen’s Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety will hold a public hearing on gun violence in the District of Columbia and a number of associated bills on gun safety. Students are particularly invited to testify about school safety and how gun violence has affected them. Council welcomes school groupsContinue reading “DC Council Hearing on Gun Violence is March 22 – Student Testimony Encouraged”

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”

Sandra Moscoso Testimony- DCPS Oversight – Feb 23, 2017

Good Morning, Councilmembers. I am Sandra Moscoso, the parent of a 5th grader at Capitol Hill Montessori at Logan, the parent of an 8th grader at BASISDC Charter School, and member of the Capitol Hill Public Schools Parent Organization.  I’m here to:   describe our school and remind you of why Montessori is an opportunityContinue reading “Sandra Moscoso Testimony- DCPS Oversight – Feb 23, 2017”

Todd Cochran Testimony – DCPS Oversight – Feb 23, 2017

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”

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”