The other day, the Post ran a column on Paul Kihn, the new appointee for deputy mayor for education (DME). The title of the piece was “D.C. Mayor Bowser sends an odd message with her pick for new deputy for education.” But the choice of Kihn--an education reformer and private school parent--to head up a … Continue reading Speaking Of Odd–Or Is The Word “Conflicted”?

now more than ever: Tomorrow evening, Friday September 28, a local nonprofit called The Story of Our Schools will hold a fundraiser (6:30-10 pm, The Loft, 600 F St. NW). The group works with students to research the story behind their own DC public schools. The students then create permanent exhibits in their school showcasing … Continue reading Because We All Need A Good Story

Besides a host of legislation relating to DC’s publicly funded schools being introduced last week, September is gearing up to be quite the month for DC education issues. --On September 18, the city council held a roundtable hearing on independent educational research in DC--specifically outlining the contrast between the council’s effort to have an independent … Continue reading September 2018: Recess Is (Really) Over

Right now, the office of the deputy mayor for education (DME) is hitting up against quite a few deadlines for public school policies and events: --The cross sector task force recommendations; --The (overdue) master facilities plan (MFP); and --Public feedback on the chancellor selection process Though members of the cross sector task force recently received … Continue reading Public Feedback: Get Your Word In, While The Getting’s Good

[Ed. Note 9/18: MANY apologies to readers! I thought this event was for all the state board of ed. candidates--turns out, it's just for Ward 6 candidates. Many apologies.] On Thursday, September 20, starting at 7 pm, candidates for the state board of education will debate the issues at the Hill Center, 921 Pennsylvania Ave, … Continue reading See The State Board Of Education Candidates Duke It Out: September 20

The organization that runs our school lottery, My School DC, needs parent representatives from every city ward (except Ward 4) for its parent advisory council for the 2018-19 lottery. Applications are due next Friday September 14. Here's what parents do, per the application website: "The Parent Advisory Council (PAC) supports My School DC by providing … Continue reading My School DC Parent Advisory Council Seeks Parents