| JANUARY 2007 |
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PUBLIC EDUCATION |
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| 103 |
Nakamura |
School Takeover Gaining Support--Council majority (six) backs premise of Fenty's plan |
| 104 |
Editor |
Give the Mayor the Ball--Washington schoolchildren deserve better than status quo: time to act, not study |
| 104 |
Haynes |
New Board of Education Chief Lashes Out at Takeover Proposal--2 elected members, Bobb sworn in |
| 105 |
Nakamura |
Fenty Details Proposed School Take Over--separate construction agency, more SEO jobs, ombudsman |
| 106 |
Labbe |
Parents, Educators, Sound Off on Fenty Restructuring Plan for Public Schools--charter change required |
| 106 |
King OpEd |
School Struggle Out of Old Playbook-"been there, done that": forget power, work on kids' schools, homes |
| 106 |
Editor |
It's the Children--DC leaders need to be debating the real issues of the schools: board has not worked well |
| 107 |
Hernandez |
In Pr. George's, Fierce Admissions Race to Get into High School--worries fuel rush to elite, private programs |
| 108 |
Mathews |
Radical Changes Work at DC's 14 Catholic Schools--2400 kids' scores rebound using Indiana model |
| 109 |
Fisher OpEd |
Conflicting Rules of Race Trip Up Principal's Tongue--for pointing out 'black-on-black' violence group |
| 110 |
Hernandez |
Overhaul Sought of Pr. George's High Schools--superintendent's proposal includes small academies |
| 112 |
Editor |
Damaging Words--an underlying problem at Churchill High, racist to point out 'black-on;-black' fights |
| 113 |
Stewart |
DC Council to Hold School Hearings--mayor, parents, students to speak on controversial takeover plan |
| 116 |
Wagner |
MD Gov. O'Malley Proposes $400M for School Construction--new buildings to replace "learning shacks" |
| 119 |
Editor |
Stop the Buck..at the Mayor's office: DC needs to get on with first reforms as NY enters its phase two |
| 119 |
Nakamura |
Fenty Pitch to Council: Run Schools With Me--mayor offers budget oversight, members fear micro mgmt |
| 120 |
Klein |
Leader for the Schools--mayoral control is the path to results:gotta get clearer accountability |
| 121 |
Nakamura |
Critics of Fenty School Takeover Want Referendum--even if symbolic, should residents have right to vote? |
| 125 |
Haynes |
DC Education Board Wants to Attack School Repairs in 'All-out' Blitz'--on toilets, fountains, boilers, etc. |
| 126 |
Editor |
Healthy Schools: get shots or go home--thousands of kids in Montgomery, Pr. George's still lack shots |
| 128 |
Nakamura |
Activists Organize to Fight Fenty School Takeover Plan--foes plan to show up in force on Feb 7th |
| 130 |
Labbe |
DC Board of Ed Presents Alternative to Takeover--improvement plan, Fenty proposal go head-to-head |
| 131 |
Editor |
Empty Promises--DC Council rightly skeptical of school board and its reform plan: its record is abysmal |
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| FEBRUARY 2007 |
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PUBLIC EDUCATION |
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| 201 |
Fisher OpEd |
Changes Due No Matter Who Controls Schools--big battle no longer in store: gotta get rid of status quo |
| 203 |
King OpEd |
What Never Seems to Change for DC Schools--54 yrs later, school governance contributes least to kids |
| 205 |
Mathews |
On the Clock: Report Explores School-Day Length--new report from DC think tank "Education Sector" |
| 205 |
Mathews |
Schools & Learning: As Push for Longer Hours Forms, Intriguing Models Arise in DC--many examples in DC |
| 208 |
Stewart |
Foes Question City Leaders' Ability to Run Schools at DC Council Hearing--unions join objectors |
| 208 |
Haynes |
Boiler Failures Plague DC Schools--Janey has announced emergency "blitz" at 40 schools: 4 shut |
| 208 |
Fisher OpEd |
Eager Beavers Won't Wait for Janey--super's slow pace overtaken by galloping school reformers |
| 209 |
Haynes |
DC Parents, Students Steamed Over Heating-Related Disruptions--1800 kids shuffled to other schools |
| 209 |
Stewart |
Reviews Mixed on Line-Item Control for School Budget--objectors fear Council would abuse power |
| 210 |
Labbe |
Striving to Get Students to Drop Back In--15% don't enroll in High School, over 50% drop out: how fix? |
| 210 |
King OpEd |
Fixing the Schools? Parenting is Paramount--change tenet of DC life: parents community key, not DCPS! |
| 211 |
Woodlee |
Students Recount School Flaws to DC Council--firsthand deficiency experiences mark unusual hearing |
| 212 |
Milloy |
DC Students Voice Simple Demands--books, heat, healthy meals, water fountains, music/art, good tchrs |
| 213 |
Haynes |
Last 2 DC Schools Ready to Reopen after heating fixes--Woodson High lousy design, maint, engrng |
| 216 |
Editor |
School Emergency--DC Council should not delay public hearings on takeover plan: real leadership test |
| 216 |
Haynes |
Board of Education Demands Answers for Elevated Lead Levels in Drinking Water at 5 Schools |
| 217 |
KingOpEd |
Cautionary Wisdom on Schools Takeover--should pay attention to Rivlin advice for collective solution |
| 222 |
Pierre |
Fenty Targets School Violence--advisors to patrol halls, counsel kids in Anacostia High, Johnson Jr. High |
| 222 |
Hernandez |
Prince George's Board Approves $1.68B '08 Budget for Schools--up almost $200M |
| 223 |
Haynes |
DC Schools Vow to Order Textbooks Well Ahead of Start of Classes This Fall--to avoid '05 fiasco |
| 224 |
KingOpEd |
If Fenty Gets Schools, Does He Have a Plan?--all should read new Cncl of Great City Schools Report |
| 227 |
Nakamura |
Fenty's Overhaul Plan Echoes Janey's--beefed up math, reading, incentive pay part of hastening change |
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| MARCH, 2007 |
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PUBLIC EDUCATION |
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| 215 |
Labbe |
Tests Find Elevated Lead Levels in Drinking Water at 5 Schools, DC Council Told--replacing fountains |
| 302 |
Silverman |
Fenty's School Takeover Plan Gets Rough Reception--at Ward 4 political forum: sinking ship, or not? |
| 303 |
Editor |
Back to Basics--diluting Mayor Fenty's plan for direct control at schools would imperil its success |
| 309 |
PearlsteinOpEd |
DC School Reform: Everyone's Business--education biggest 20-yr issue facing region's business base |
| 309 |
Labbe |
DC Council Blocks Work on Schools, Scolds Board--30 contracts submitted w/o explanation, payment plans |
| 310 |
Kinzie |
Ouster Sought of Howard University President--faculty panel accuses Swygert of 'incompetence' |
| 310 |
King OpEd |
Appalachia Helps Where DC Fails--NC State University Spring Break kids to help distressed SE school |
| 313 |
Stewart |
DC School Repairs Caught Up in Dispute--Council, Board disagree on who should control contracts |
| 316 |
Labbe |
Nine DC Seniors Win ($200K) 4-Yr Scholarships to GWU--4 high schools share pride: 'against the odds' |
| 319 |
Alexander |
Federal Illiteracy Aid to DC Found Lagging--only 8% of 171,000 (36%!) needy get help, city tax base hurt |
| 322 |
Labbe |
Gates Foundation to Back Scholarships for Thousands--plans $122M program in DC's poorest Wards |
| 323 |
Editor |
Better Odds--Gates Foundation aims to up ratio of DC college graduates, now 1:20, (HS grads only 1:3) |
| 327 |
Editor |
School Work--fixing roofs and bathrooms can't wait for gears of DC politics to turn |
| 327 |
Labbe |
DC Schools to Toughen Graduation Policy--require 4 years of 4 key subjects+ early learning standards |
| 328 |
Solomon (Curr) |
DC School Bd Ups HS Graduation Rules--electives pared down from 4.5 to 1.5, grading stiffened... |
| 328 |
Solomon (Cont) |
DCPS Plans Restructuring--all G-9'ers to high schools this Fall, all G-6'ers into middle schools next year |
| 331 |
KIng OpEd |
Cleaning Up in the Name of DC's Schools--hits high salaries for new Deputy Mayor for Education, staff |
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| APRIL, 2007 |
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PUBLIC EDUCATION |
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| 404 |
Solomon (Curr) |
Council Agrees to Release $250M for schools--for school modernization, despite lack of master plan |
| 404 |
Solomon (Curr) |
Mayoral School Takeover Wins 9-2 Majority--no substantial amendments or curtailment of authority |
| 404 |
Stewart |
DC Schools Takeover Gets Initial Approval--9/2 vote puts trust in new 36 yr old mayor |
| 405 |
Labbe |
Critics Mobilize to Stop Fenty from Taking Control of Schools--issue of empty seats In Wards 4, 7 |
| 406 |
Stewart |
DC School Takeover Would Launch Audit--Deputy Mayor says 'double-counting' of students is an issue |
| 416 |
Mathews |
Study Shows More Discrepancies Between State, National Assessments of Student Proficiency |
| 418 |
Solomon (Curr) |
DCPS H.D. Cooke School Sits Vacant 3-yrs Awaiting $33M Modernization--300 kids bussed daily |
| 420 |
Nakamura |
Fenty's School Takeover Approved by Council--change to home rule law needs act of Congress |
| 421 |
Labbe |
Fenty, Janey, Bobb Pledge United Effort to Address Issues--no rancor evident: focus on renovation |
| 422 |
Editor |
Getting Down to Business--even before Congress acts, Fenty must turn to schools, work with Janey, Bobb |
| 424 |
Nakamura |
DC Schools to Hire Accountants to Help with Fiscal Problems: $200K follows auditor's concerns re CFO |
| 425 |
Haynes |
DC Charter School Boom--scores lag but campuses multiply (now 55 w/20K kids), reshape education |
| 427 |
Haynes |
School System's Central Investment Fund Was Poorly Monitored--CFO's audit followed concerns |
| 428 |
Labbe |
Fenty Wants Business Help In Schools Takeover--request for help in transition gets positive response |
| 428 |
Strauss |
Howard's President to Retire Next Year--faculty had called for Swygert's removal over 'management style' |
| 429 |
Leonnig |
Parents Demand New Lead Tests of School Water--don't trust answers being given |
| 430 |
Labbe |
Longtime DC School Woes Eclipsed Board's Triumphs--board faces its own transformation to new tasks |
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| MAY, 2007 |
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PUBLIC EDUCATION |
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| 501 |
Labbe |
33 DCPS Schools to Get Repairs by August--$23.2M effort part of larger $75M emergency plan |
| 503 |
Levine |
Georgetown Public Library Repair Could Hit $20M--Fenty moves to line up $s for quick fire recovery |
| 503 |
Kinzie |
Accreditation Concerns Remain for Gallaudet--serious problems remain under new leadership |
| 505 |
Editor |
An 'F' for Fat--new standards on school snacking suggested by Institute of Medicine for better health |
| 506 |
Nakamura |
After Warily Taking Job, Reinoso Finds Critics, Mountain of Work--critics doubt management skills |
| 508 |
Strauss |
UDC President Urged Toward Fundraising, Modernizing--slow pace of change said to worry trustees |
| 510 |
de Vise |
New Figures Show High Area Dropout Rate--Feds say problem worst for urban schools, minority males |
| 511 |
Editor |
A Hold on School Reform--surprise obstacle from senatorial neighbor: MD's Cardin due to Oak Hill issue |
| 511 |
Nakamura |
Senator Cardin Blocks Fenty's School Takeover Plan--ploy used to resolve dispute re Oak Hill facility |
| 515 |
Pierre |
Though Lauded, Fenty's Charlotte-Mecklenburg School Model Has Its Own Gaps--good start fades by HS |
| 517 |
Aratani |
Finding Ways to Better School African American Boys--more mentors, male teachers , one-gender, etc. |
| 517 |
Labbe |
DC to Lease 4 Public School Buildings to 6 Charter Schools--Board of Ed approves resolution |
| 520 |
Tipler ltr |
AP in the City--DC black students rise to the challenge at charter school on Minnesota Ave, NE |
| 521 |
Editor |
Time to Decide--Who will manage DC schools? gotta change system and culture, as Fenty plans to do |
| 522 |
Editor |
On Hold Again--this time it's Mary Landrieu blocking DC school reform--kids still caught in the middle |
| 522 |
Nakamura |
LA Senator Landrieu Blocked Vote on DC Schools Measure--based on concerns raised by BdoEd's Bobb |
| 523 |
Nakamura |
Senate Unanimously Approves Fenty's School Takeover Plan--bill goes to President Bush to sign |
| 524 |
Editor |
Welcome Sunshine--DC Library Board right to open its meetings: why isn't it city law? |
| 524 |
Nakamura |
Referendum Bid Could Delay Schools Takeover Until August--caused by Congress or referendum |
| 525 |
Woodlee |
Teachers Lacking Certification Told They Will Be Terminated--145 ES, and 157 JS/HS teachers notified |
| 526 |
King |
Civics Lessons for DC Kids to Skip--plagiarism; "back-dooring" Congress; begging democracy in DC; etc. |
| 527 |
Nakamura |
City Officials Squabble DCPS Takeover Plan--secrecy, subversion, and senate dog divisive proposal |
| 529 |
Labbe |
Parents, Teachers Protest Principals' Styles--complaints lodged by parents and teachers |
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| JUNE, 2007 |
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PUBLIC EDUCATION |
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| 602 |
King OpEd |
Insider's Guide to DC School Contract--$5.6M for EdBuild looks like insider fraud, illegal contracting |
| 602 |
Nakamura |
DC Begins $3.2M Schools Audit by Mgmt Consultants (McKinsey,A&M)--seeks inefficiencies in spending |
| 602 |
Hernandez |
'Make the Most of Opportunities', says Colin Powell--to 173 (ROTC) graduates at PG's Forestville Academy |
| 602 |
Nakamura |
President Bush Approves Charter Change for DC School Takeover--city asks court to overturn referendum |
| 605 |
Nakamura |
Fenty Launches $3.3M Audit--'wants to assure precious public dollars pushed towards needy classrooms |
| 607 |
Labbe |
Board of Education Says Good-bye as Activists Try to Save It--will meet next as 'State Bd of Ed' |
| 609 |
King OpEd |
Cutting School Contract Down to Size--hokey EdBuild $57M contract, denied by Janey, included as 'courtesy' |
| 610 |
Keating/Haynes |
Can DC Schools Be Fixed?--after decades of reform, 3/4 kids below math; more repair-$ than teaching-$ |
| 611 |
Witt |
Worn Down by Waves of Change--DCPS bureaucracy, politics best succession of superintendents, plans |
| 612 |
Haynes |
Successes at a Big-City System--focus, funding help turn around Philadelphia: nation's 8th largest system.... |
| 612 |
Nakamura(Cont) |
....Fenty wants a "difference-maker", not a "career superintendent", NY's super. w/no bkgrnd suggested her |
| 612 |
Nakamura |
Fenty to Oust Janey Today--37 yr-old nonprofit head that trains urban teachers gets Janey's place@$250K... |
| 612 |
Editor |
New Chancellor--Fenty makes it clear its not business as usual for DC schools: shake-up = risky choice? |
| 612 |
Haynes (Cont) |
....not stressed in Philly story: kids/school: 548/389; kids/tchr: 16.3v12.6; $/kid: $11.5Kv$18.4K; % blk: 66v82% |
| 613 |
Haynes |
Fenty's Picks Have Ties to School System and Its Reforms--nonprofit has contracts with DCPS |
| 613 |
Labbe |
Janey Leaves with Plans Unfinished--hired as "academic change-maker': Rhee to start with his master plans |
| 613 |
Nakamura |
Fenty Criticized for Secrecy in Schools Choice--selection of Korean-Am. shock to many, to get scrutinized |
| 614 |
Nakamura |
Fenty Picks Veteran of Public Projects to Upgrade Schools--Allen Kew did new Conv. Cntr., new ball stadium |
| 615 |
Labbe |
School Advocacy Group to Conduct Audit of Public School System--cleanliness, teachers hired, etc. in fall |
| 615 |
Jarrett |
State Education Office to Change Its Name--to be Office of State Superintendent of Education |
| 615 |
Editor |
Judging Ms. Rhee--how Fenty picked school chief matters less than doing a good job: gotta give a chance |
| 615 |
Thomas-Lester |
Regrets of a School Dropout--half of black males fail to graduate with class: problems start in grade school |
| 615 |
KIng OpEd |
Something to Celebrate in DC Schools--more of graduates going to college 80 here, 93, 131 there |
| 616 |
Labbe |
School Chancellor Search Legality Questioned--Council Chair wants Mayor to explain selection process |
| 617 |
Labbe |
Schools Chief Makes Quick Mark--'chancellor' halts principal hiring, holds many meetings: no new policies |
| 618 |
Mathews |
Maverick Teachers' Key Moment in DC--Rhee's program finds fame, clout: challenges unions, bureaucrats, |
| 619 |
Fekeiki |
DC Expects to Offer Free Summer Meals to More Kids--up 10% to 30K by 'Come to Table' w/Fed. city grants |
| 620 |
Labbe |
DC Charter School Board Approves Six Applications for New Schools--but 'Hospital High' put on probation |
| 620 |
Kinzle |
UDC President to Step Down--:Pollard asked to leave in June: not enough improvements made in 5 years |
| 623 |
Labbe |
New Schools Chief Builds Transition Team--mostly young, nonprofit staffers to guide new strategy after audit! |
| 623 |
King OpEd |
Class of '07, Wellspring of Hope--different America: some (few) now getting college acceptance, scholarships |
| 624 |
Nakamura |
Big-Name Consultants Greeted Warily in Schools Takeover--use audits to"know exactly where things are"??? |
| 628 |
Stewart |
Fenty Nominee Questioned on Plagiarism--DC Council offers no details on school oversight report's origins |
| 630 |
Kinzie |
Accrediting Agency Puts Gallaudet University on Probation--improvements coming, but enrollment dropping |
| 630 |
Stewart |
DC Council Wants School Chancellor Nominee to Back Up Resume'--can't document improved test scores |
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| JULY, 2007 |
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PUBLIC EDUCATION |
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| 702 |
Editor |
'No Child' in Crosshairs--Congress should be strengthening, not abandoning, fed school accountability law |
| 702 |
Haynes |
Fenty's Agent of Change--nominee Rhee was ready to drop DCPS contract--little impact as teachers move on |
| 702 |
de Vise |
High Rankings for Area Schools--graduation rates in Montgomery, Fairfax near top (80%); DC (58% max?) |
| 704 |
MIlloy |
Rhee's Determination to be Tested--DC schools need someone amazing--gentrification not coming to DCPS! |
| 704 |
Labbe |
Rhee to be Highest Paid School Head in DC Area--$275K per year plus $41K signing bonus |
| 704 |
Editor |
It Takes a City--improving DC schools will be Rhee job's, but everyone's responsibility |
| 707 |
King OpEd |
Rights, Wrongs, and Real Task for DC Schools--Justice Bryer notes integration helps all blacks, DC can't do! |
| 710 |
Editor |
On the Same Team--DC schools reform is too important to play games with: Gray vs Fenty dangerous |
| 710 |
Stewat |
School System Repair 'Blitz' Expected to Last Well Beyond Summer--only 3 of 37 to be fixed on time |
| 710 |
Stewart |
Gray Won't Allow Reinoso Vote Today--Council chair has qualms re Deputy Mayor's leadership skills |
| 711 |
Stewart |
United DC Council Approves Rhee as Schools Chief--despite concerns about salary, lack of experience |
| 712 |
Stewart |
Council Members Irked by Pay Plan--2 school officials' proposed salaries exceed DC cap of $180K |
| 714 |
Nakamura |
Limelight Eludes Fired DCPS Chief--silence partly due to still-negotiating severance package over $250K |
| 714 |
Strauss |
UDC May Seek President to Raise It's Profile--search committee to start work by end of summer |
| 717 |
Editor |
Educational Entitlement--whose interest is being take care of with DC school salaries? seems inappropriate |
| 717 |
Johnson |
DC's New Education Office Could Quintuple Staff--gathering prior 'state' responsibilities |
| 718 |
de Vise |
Montgomery Cnty Ranks 5th in US in 'Schooling for the Buck' ($'s/%SAT-takers)--DC 95th, Alexandria, 97th |
| 719 |
Pierre |
Groups Conduct Studies of DC School System--$4M for cent. office opns; other:how attract, retain fams. w/kids |
| 719 |
Labbe |
For Ex-DCPS Super. Janey, Event Means 'Validation'--'DC VOICE' offers 'appreciation reception' |
| 720 |
Labbe |
Admirers Bid Janey Public Farewell--100 teachers, principals, parents, city leaders express appreciation |
| 721 |
Strauss |
Interim AU Leader Named to Permanent Post--officials hope years of turmoil to end with choice of Kerwin |
| 722 |
Golden/Thornhill |
Better Beginnings for DC Children--pre-K proponents claim 1% budget add-on would pay for itself in jobs (?) |
| 723 |
Editor |
Integrating Schools--John Edwards has interesting ideas--focus on family income (class), not race |
| 726 |
Labbe (Cont) |
....some can't explain own jobs! No decision on whether Lew will handle maintenance as well as construction |
| 726 |
Labbe |
Rhee Vows to Alter Governance Culture--'wholesale culture shift' sought in central bureaucracy:... |
| 729 |
Strauss |
Spending Issues Prompt Chances at UDC--new financial controls initiated: new acting president coming |
| 729 |
Labbe |
Some Puzzled by DCPS Principal Appointment Process--applicants quizzed like political candidates |
| 729 |
de Vise |
Stemming Summer Slide--area schools find that July start gives poorer kids an edge in Montgomery Cnty |
| 731 |
Stewart |
Clouds Gather Over DC Schools--problems with books, air conditioning,cited as opening nears |
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| AUGUST, 2007 |
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PUBLIC EDUCATION |
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| 801 |
Solomon (Cur) |
Officials Tout Library Progress after Tenleytown Wait--new library now expected in 2010--after nine years |
| 804 |
Staff |
Why Aren't Textbooks in DC Schools--Fenty/Rhee tour dusty warehouse staffed by one employee! |
| 804 |
Labbe |
Rhee Blasts Textbook Process for Letting Supplies Languish--materials sit in warehouse as start nears |
| 807 |
Editor |
A Vote for "No Child'--welcome support in House for law that brought accountability to public education |
| 808 |
Editor |
Many Textbooks Left Behind--DC school story been heard before: 1st mayor/super warehouse visit since '89 |
| 810 |
Leonnig |
DC's Ex-Charter Schools Chief Admits Fraud--stole some, gave contracts to friends, got kickbacks, etc. |
| 815 |
Thoms |
Rhee Blasts School System for Tolerating 'Senseless' Inefficiency--won't be hamstrung by silly riles/regs |
| 815 |
Solomon (Cur) |
Partnership Offers $1M Funds to 13 Schools--schools and union seek 'innovative ways to improve schools' |
| 818 |
Labbe |
Modest Gains in DC Schools--passing rates in math, reading still below 40%: few schools make NCLB goals |
| 818 |
King OpEd |
Rhee vs. Central Office Hydra--hundreds of vendors/contractors benefit: beware of 'unbelievable blowback'! |
| 819 |
Leonnig |
Absent Oversight, Bd of Ed Official Profited--warning about ex-charter schools chief Belton was dismissed |
| 821 |
Labbe |
Rhee Races to Place Texts in Classes by Opening Day--warehouse inventory system long-standing problem |
| 822 |
Labbe |
DC Blitzes School Records Mess--millions of employee documents sorted as part of fiscal cleanup |
| 822 |
Editor |
A School Scam--theft of $800K a hard lesson for DC--BoE's charter school overseer skims off: four felonies! |
| 823 |
Labbe |
Cost Rises on DC School Repairs--additional $120M needed for 70 schools already superficially spruced up |
| 823 |
Zapotosky |
Charter Schools Take Root in Maryland--movement succeeds with many parents, but questions linger |
| 824 |
Cenziper |
Not on the Same Page Over Text Needs--Fenty and Rhee see shortage: many principals don't |
| 824 |
Labbe |
Bring on the Enthusiasm--3000 educators gather at Convention Center before DC school year starts |
| 825 |
Stewart |
It's Back to School for DC Council Too--Members tour, grope for new role in school system oversight |
| 827 |
Goodkin/Gold ltr |
Gifted Children Left Behind--high-ability kids ignored as exclusive focus now on kids below minimums |
| 827 |
Editor |
DC School Repairs--bigger challenges will follow a summer of results: incompetence, neglect still show! |
| 828 |
Strauss |
Acting UDC President Plans to Overhaul Management Team--latest effort in churning leaders since 1970 |
| 828 |
Labbe |
Opening with Optimism--fresh paint in some, schedule mix-ups, other issues elsewhere: will excitement last? |
| 829 |
Nakamura |
Rhee Seeks Authority from DC Council to Terminate (not reassign) Employees--hopes to improve command |
| 829 |
Hernandez |
Alternate Route to Diploma Proposed in MD--high schoolers failing tests could submit 'projects' to graduate |
| 830 |
Fisher OpEd |
What DC Schools Can Learn from Suburbs--Fairfax, Montgomery have answers: Rhee has "no coherent plan' |
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| SEPT,2007 |
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PUBLIC EDUCATION |
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| 902 |
Gilmore |
Rose-colored Views of All-Black School--Dunbar not doing so well recently despite past success |
| 902 |
Rhee |
DC Superintendent writes: DC Schools Headed in the Right Direction--first week back best yet (?) |
| 907 |
Nakamura |
DC Schools Might Snarl Tax Windfall--Fenty wants to fund construction, buyouts: RE revenues surprise Gandhi |
| 908 |
Editor |
Pink Slips--real change is needed at the District's deficient, dysfunctional central school office |
| 908 |
Labbe |
8 DC Catholic Schools Eyed for Charters--conversion to secular entity could avert closure due to high costs |
| 909 |
Nakamura |
Hands-on Style of Fenty's School Team Excites Some, Worries Others--too much frantic ad hoc reaction? |
| 910 |
Editor |
Save School Standards--Congress should resist attempts to 'water down' No Child Left Behind laws |
| 910 |
Strauss |
Center Focus on Teachers, Not Test Scores--Cntr for Inspired Teaching seeks to reinvigorate/retain teachers |
| 910 |
8 ltrs |
Leaving No Child Behind--eight different views from luminaries on the adequacy of this legislation |
| 912 |
Hess Ltr |
AEI official claims Rhee Starts Off Right--going after 'lethargy, astonishing incompetence, lack of organization' |
| 912 |
Editor |
Choice for DC Students--what's alternative to conversion of unaffordable Catholic schools w/poor black kids |
| 918 |
Labbe |
DC Reaches Undisclosed Financial Settlement With Janey--agreement reached on 8/29: issues settled |
| 918 |
Chandler |
Support Grows for Teacher Bonuses--more schools offer performance pay as House debates issue |
| 923 |
Labbe |
DC High Schools Greet 1200 Fresh Faces--9th graders shifted in as city converts 8 Junior Highs to Middle |
| 928 |
Labbe |
DCPS School Construction Czar Wants Maintenance Control--cites gridlock: some schools to close next year |
| 929 |
King OpEd |
Coming Soon: Real Schools Battle--over half mostly black employees not DC residents: gotta be able to fire |
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| OCT 2007 |
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PUBLIC EDUCATION |
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| 1001 |
Mathews |
Metro Area School Superintendents Suggest Fixes for 'No Child'--some support national testing standards |
| 1001 |
Labbe |
123 DCPS School Employees Moving to State Agency--growing to 370 FTEs with $320M budget in 2008 |
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Labbe |
DC Schools Contractors Fired after Cost Overruns, Project Delays--(schools once built by Corp of Engrs!) |
| 1004 |
Nakamura |
Fenty Plans to Give School System Extra $81M--one-time cost covered by CFO's $100M windfall(?) |
| 1007 |
Haynes |
Whatever Happened to the Class of 2005-6?--kids entered Cardozo High, now regret unfulfilled hopes/dreams |
| 1011 |
Labbe |
Study Says DC Voucher System Puts Students at Risk--program falls short in oversight of schools |
| 1012 |
Nakamura |
Fenty Asks Council to Give Rhee Power to Fire Workers--change 934 central office positions to "at will" |
| 1013 |
Labbe |
DC Schools Chief Wants Power to Fire Ineffective Teachers--not just central office of 49,000 (!) kid system |
| 1015 |
Castaneda |
Pr. George's Ex-School Chief Heading to Trail--county saw official as savior, now on trial for insider dealing |
| 1018 |
Moreno |
Academy Expands Facility, Hope--modernized DC adult education center unveiled at NE housing complex |
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Nicholsonltr |
"I Just Couldn't Sacrifice My Son"--can't wait any longer for DC schools to improve: moving--won't waste child |
| 1023 |
Klein |
Nine High Schools to Get Door Security Systems--doors now chained to keep kids in, crime out: high fire risk! |
| 1024 |
Labbe |
3 Catholic Schools Ask Not to be Changed to Charters--archbishop promises to examine realism of offer |
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| 1101 |
Hernandez |
MD Approves Test-Free Option for Graduation--i.e., replace failing test scores with some practical project |
| 1103 |
Stewart |
Unions Speak Against DC Schools Bill--14K employees object to minor reclassification to permit firings |
| 1105 |
Strauss |
Acting UDC President Hires New Finance Officials--part of 'drive to clean up college's financial operations' |
| 1106 |
Labbe |
Archdiocese Decides to Convert 7 Elementary Schools to Charters--$4M deficit threatens black Catholics |
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Editor |
Left Out--improving DC schools is one key to relieving unemployment and poverty: 20% still poor in DC |
| 1109 |
Fallis |
DC Student Money Vanishes, but Few Are Punished--activity funds often plundered/mismanaged by adults |
| 1111 |
Kahlenberg ltr |
Right Way to Oust Wrong Teachers--gotta keep unions' hard-fought 'due process', tenure, via 'peer review' |
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Strauss |
Ill-gotten Gains Become DC Teacher's Union Windfall--union pres. serving 6.5 yrs as auction yields $800K |
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Parker |
Will Jonathan Graduate--his school needs overhaul of attitudes/academics/expectations: he needs 3 credits |
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Labbe |
Seven DC Parochial Schools Must Ponder Education Without Religion--Catholic Group to fight conversion |
| 1116 |
Labbe |
Parents, Kids, Teachers Offer Wish List at Hearing--program, facility issues decried as Rhee plans budget |
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Editor |
Put It On the Students' Tab--in DC schools, missing funds and missing accountability: gotta get accountability |
| 1116 |
Glod |
DC School Scores Improve, but Still Lag--5% cities 10% < in math |
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Kinzie |
Gallaudet University Taken Off Probation (for missing 8 of 14 standards)--putting it closer to Re-accreditation |
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Labbe |
As Rhee Weighs Privatization, Doubts Abound-- turning management of 27 failing schools to nonprofit firms? |
| 1119 |
Mathews |
Seeking 'Gold Standard' in DC Charter Education--advocates say label would help parents find top schools |
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Haynes |
What $81M Could Do--officials break out how school system would use add-on: ($23M for excess schools!) |
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Williamson |
Some Call 'Dangerous-City' Ratings a Crime--ignore too many variables: Detroit, St. Louis top list; DC 27th |
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Chandler |
Area Schools in NVA Lead Enrollment Growth-- VA up 2.2%, MD off 0.23%, DC off 0.73%; DCPS off 6.0% |
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de Vise |
'No Child' Law May Slight the Gifted, Experts Say--focus on minimums worsens neglect of gifted (really??) |
| 1128 |
Labbe |
Fenty, Rhee Look at Closing 24 Schools, Reducing Staff--needs $31.6M to keep surplus schools open now |
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Editor |
DC School Closings--Mayor Fenty makes some hard but necessary calls: better Council stays out of details |
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Labbe |
Short Notice on School Plan Angers Council--members, though powerless, vow hearings on Closure Plans |
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Castaneda |
Mistrial Declared in Hornsby Case--jury can't reach verdict on bribery charges against Pr. George's ex-chief |
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Stewart |
Rhee Questioned Over $100M Higher DCPS Deficit Projection--school CFO cites 'improper' hiring, raises |
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Alexander |
35-Month Jail Term for Theft by Charter Schools Official, Plus Message--judge alludes to other fraud cases |
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Editor |
Let the Chancellor Lead--DC Council members should judge Michelle Rhee by classroom results |
| 1202 |
Labbe |
Ward 5 Questions Why Area Is Hardest Hit in School Closings--7 of 24 based on enrollment trends |
| 1203 |
Nakmura |
Fenty's Mode on Schools Is Breeding Alienation--snarls at Council members questioning school closings |
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Mathews |
Dropout Prevention Program Sees to the Basics of Life--looks beyond school walls to help students exist |
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Wagner |
Top MD Legislators Request Delay in School Chiefs Vote--Grasmick locked in power struggle with governor |
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Nakamura |
Budget Gaps, Council Put Snags in Fenty's School Plans--new classes delayed, bill could hinder closings |
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Wagner |
MD Schools Chief Reappointed--legislators fought to delay vote over future of governor's foe |
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Editor |
A Schools Chief Stays--and MD students are likely to pay the price: lame duck board vote will cause troubles |
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Haynes |
DC, School Officials Agree to Add $6M Special Ed Services, Programs--and work off backlog of 1000+ suits, |
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Taking the Test--Michelle Rhee strives to shake up DC School, one person, one day a a time: keep at it! |
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Hernandez |
Feud With Gov. O'Malley Test for Assertive Schools Chief--Grasmick says she'll serve out new term anyway |
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Stewart |
DCPS Super Rhee's Plans Likely to Pass, Lawmakers Say--parents, unions oppose firings, closing bills |
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Editor |
Shirkers Beware--housecleaning is coming to the DC schools central office--DC Council gives prelim OK |
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Woodlee |
Higher Test Scores Mean Cash for Faculty, Staff--3 schools get $500K where scores increased over 20% |
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Stewart |
Measure to Let Rhee Fire Workers Advances--DC Council votes 10/3 to give power to fire nonunion workers |
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Grimaldi |
Fixing DC Schools--Reading Program's Powerful Patron--US Sen. Ladrieu earmarks $2M for untested program |
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Stephens |
Fixing DC Schools--$2.9M Payout, with Shortcuts--formal contract process bypassed for troubled agency |
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Parker |
Fixing DC Schools--Reality Lessons--young idealists arrive to teach, find how frustrating reform efforts can be |
| 1227 |
Mathews |
Grading Disparities Peeve Parents--w/o baseline among districts (viz., Ffax, Monty), some say students suffer |
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Nakamura |
Hearings on School Closures Multiply--DC plans to hold 23 simultaneously: accused of spreading opposition |
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Haynes |
DC Mulls a Return to Pre-K-8 Schools--proposal worries parents, teachers: too big an age span?? |
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Fallis |
Not Maintained, Costly DCPS Heating Systems Fail in Droves--despite instructions, units left to crumble |
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