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D.C. Schools Insider: July, 2012

Posted at 10:00 AM ET, 07/06/2012

Feds probe treatment of diabetic students
By Bill Turque
A complaint filed with the U.S. Education Department alleges discrimination.

By Bill Turque  |  10:00 AM ET, 07/06/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:09 PM ET, 06/18/2012

D.C. Schools Insider on summer break
By Washington Post Editors

By Washington Post Editors  |  02:09 PM ET, 06/18/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:23 PM ET, 06/15/2012

Mendelson ‘disappointed’ with pace of reform
By Bill Turque
Five years later, he said, too much controversy and a persistent achievement gap remains.

By Bill Turque  |  05:23 PM ET, 06/15/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:39 PM ET, 06/15/2012

Two charters produce first graduating classes
By Bill Turque
Washington Latin and Capital City celebrate their senior classes.

By Bill Turque  |  02:39 PM ET, 06/15/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:06 PM ET, 06/14/2012

D.C. schools win $10 million in ‘What’s Possible’ grants to experiment with technology, extended day
By Bill Turque
The focus is on technology and extended days.

By Bill Turque  |  04:06 PM ET, 06/14/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:31 PM ET, 06/13/2012

Henderson declines to name programs discontinued to pay for school grant competition
By Bill Turque
The reason? Naming the unsuccessful programs might damage their reputations in other cities.

By Bill Turque  |  04:31 PM ET, 06/13/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:35 AM ET, 06/13/2012

Henderson: Dealing with ‘contentious’ demands
By Bill Turque
Perhaps being away from D.C. and among friends and colleagues made Kaya Henderson feel comfortable enough to speak candidly.

By Bill Turque  |  11:35 AM ET, 06/13/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:46 AM ET, 06/11/2012

At Phelps HS, jubilation over the class of 2012 and anger over the unexplained loss of a principal
By Bill Turque
Parents and staff are wondering why their hard-charging principal was let go from Phelps High.

By Bill Turque  |  08:46 AM ET, 06/11/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:41 PM ET, 06/07/2012

Kwame Brown’s education record: A voice for important ideas during brief stay
By Bill Turque
Before he departed, Brown led some important discussions about D.C. school reform.

By Bill Turque  |  12:41 PM ET, 06/07/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:32 PM ET, 06/05/2012

DC principals: “Class of ’08” continues to dwindle
By Bill Turque
DCPS confirmed Tuesday that at least 17 school leadership jobs will change this year.

By Bill Turque  |  06:32 PM ET, 06/05/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:30 PM ET, 06/04/2012

D.C. budget: Charter facilities pay in flux
By Bill Turque
The District is negotiating with the U.S. Department of Education over the appropriate use of so-called “three-sector” money.

By Bill Turque  |  06:30 PM ET, 06/04/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

 

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