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D.C. Schools Insider: January, 2013

Posted at 09:14 AM ET, 01/30/2013

Can traditional school systems be replaced by charters?
By Emma Brown
Chancellor Kaya Henderson responded to the argument that charter schools should replace DCPS.

By Emma Brown  |  09:14 AM ET, 01/30/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 09:58 AM ET, 01/24/2013

Are school closings just the start of DCPS reorganization?
By Emma Brown
A study commissioned by the school system lays out other changes that may be on the horizon in D.C.

By Emma Brown  |  09:58 AM ET, 01/24/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 09:17 AM ET, 01/24/2013

Henderson outlines boundary change process
By Emma Brown
The citywide task force will gather input from parents before making final recommendations in June.

By Emma Brown  |  09:17 AM ET, 01/24/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 03:28 PM ET, 01/22/2013

D.C. considers new graduation requirements
By Emma Brown
The proposal would require more art, music and physical exercise, but would discard requirement for course in U.S. Government.

By Emma Brown  |  03:28 PM ET, 01/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 01:00 PM ET, 01/22/2013

Kaya Henderson to answer council’s questions on school closures
By Emma Brown
D.C. Council members will have a chance to ask questions about the chancellor’s plan to close 15 schools.

By Emma Brown  |  01:00 PM ET, 01/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 04:26 PM ET, 01/18/2013

Empower DC plans to sue over D.C. school closures
By Emma Brown
Empower DC organizers said they will detail their legal strategy next week.

By Emma Brown  |  04:26 PM ET, 01/18/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 08:05 AM ET, 01/17/2013

DCPS to announce final school closures Thursday
By Emma Brown
Chancellor Kaya Henderson is expected to announce final decisions about closures on Thursday.

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Posted at 04:57 PM ET, 01/11/2013

Catania: No plans to reinvestigate alleged cheating in DCPS
By Emma Brown
Chairman of D.C. Council’s newly reconstituted education committee said he’ll review test security.

By Emma Brown  |  04:57 PM ET, 01/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 05:00 PM ET, 01/09/2013

D.C. charter board proposes closing Imagine Southeast for poor performance
By Emma Brown
Imagine Southeast has failed to meet academic achievement goals.

By Emma Brown  |  05:00 PM ET, 01/09/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 02:32 PM ET, 01/08/2013

D.C. charter school board objects to Rhee’s report card
By Emma Brown
Board says Rhee’s analysis of D.C. education policy — particularly charter schools — is flawed.

By Emma Brown  |  02:32 PM ET, 01/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:58 PM ET, 01/08/2013

Michelle Rhee responds to federal investigation of alleged DCPS cheating
By Emma Brown
Former D.C Schools chancellor says investigation should put cheating allegations to rest.

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Posted at 10:20 AM ET, 01/07/2013

Rhee’s Students First gives District education policies a middling grade
By Emma Brown
Students First grades states on how well their education policies align with those championed by Michelle Rhee.

By Emma Brown  |  10:20 AM ET, 01/07/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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