The cross-sector task force is gearing up to consult with the public about its latest (draft) recommendations for action, concerning at risk students and opening, closing, and siting schools. Below is a list of the dates and times of the focus groups (click on the links for those you wish to sign up for): School … Continue reading Keep The Public In Our Public Schools & Sign Up For Focus Groups On Cross Sector Task Force Recommendations
Month: January 2018
Come On, City Leaders, Do The Right Thing: Fully Investigate ALL Our DC High Schools
In the wake of the recent report on Ballou and some high schools by the office of our state superintendent of education (OSSE), we have learned a few things (not all of which have been written about, in at least one case): --At Ballou, DCPS turned its back on staff and students. That included 1. … Continue reading Come On, City Leaders, Do The Right Thing: Fully Investigate ALL Our DC High Schools
DC Public School Suspensions—or, “Where’s The x-Axis?”
The city council’s education committee will hold a hearing on January 30 (sign up is here) concerning two bills--B22-0594 and B22-0179--that could eliminate most suspensions of children younger than high school age in addition to providing greater scrutiny of, and justification for, DCPS suspensions. The bills together attempt to provide guidance for all publicly funded … Continue reading DC Public School Suspensions—or, “Where’s The x-Axis?”
The Ballou Hearing: The Good, The Bad, & OSSE
Of all the incredible things said by parents, teachers, students, and policy experts during the more than 10 hours (!) of the December 15 council hearing on graduation accountability and Ballou, here are some selected highlights: --Many testified about the good actions of the Ballou principal and urged the council to talk to teachers and … Continue reading The Ballou Hearing: The Good, The Bad, & OSSE
What EVER Could Go Wrong With A Five-Star Rating?
Oh, you thought I was talking about the new five-star rating system brought to you by our state superintendent of education (OSSE) to rate all DC’s public schools? Ah, well, turns out someone else thought of it first: According to the NY Times, a Veterans Affairs (VA) hospital in Oregon limited patients “in an effort … Continue reading What EVER Could Go Wrong With A Five-Star Rating?
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