[The following letter was emailed from me to all members of the DC state board of education on December 28, 2021. It contains comments on the board's efforts to revise the STAR rating and DC's school accountability measures. The board is slated to vote on changes in January.] Dear DC state board of education (SBOE), … Continue reading Meanwhile, As Covid Rages, DC Revises Its School Ratings

Last week, DCPS held 3 days of in person instruction before winter break began on December 23. In that time, covid cases increased alarmingly both in DC as well as across schools--and the mayor reinstated a mask mandate. Yet, instead of responding to the data; or to a petition signed by thousands to have virtual … Continue reading Denying Covid, Denying Reality–And Fighting Back