February has been busy for our schools, whether with bomb threats; a different sort of high school disruption (engineered by a billionaire with a 30% failure rate!); a lawsuit brought by former DCPS principals fired for opposing harsh treatment of students; a series on sexual misconduct at Duke Ellington HS; and a new DCPS budget … Continue reading Hey, It’s Budget Season (And Other Recent Unpleasantries)

Almost 2 years into a pandemic that has killed nearly a million Americans, let us explore where DCPS is at--and where we need to be. DCPS has yet to meet its target of 20% testing of students each week—despite emergency legislation (which expired on January 15) calling for at least that level starting in November. … Continue reading We’re Better Than This: Getting To Healthier Covid Policies In DCPS