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In Ward 4, Election Buzz Is Politics As Usual
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The Notebook wonders whether Adrian Fenty, who consulted Crew several times as he planned and executed his takeover of the D.C. schools, has read the book, which clocks in at 256 pages. (Come to think of it, that might be too many words to cram into one of the mayor's BlackBerrys.)
Crew's examines how each sector must work together to lift student achievement -- teachers, principals, parents, superintendents, school boards, philanthropies and business leaders.
So what does he say about school boards?
"I've watched school board members burn through hundreds of thousands of taxpayer dollars and thousands of man-hours over everything from costly, divisive hobbyhorses like 'intelligent design' to political ambitions, from office locations to job offers for their pals. And that's if you're lucky. Elected school boards are highly susceptible to corruption, too."
Ouch. No wonder Fenty likes him.
Barry's New Press Director
Andre M. Johnson, the new communications director for council member Marion Barry (D-Ward 8), entered the John A. Wilson Building press room, where reporters were on deadline on the confirmation hearing of schools Chancellor Michelle A. Rhee this week to pass out an important media release. About himself.
"WARD 8 COUNCIL MEMBER MARION BARRY NAMES ANDRE JOHNSON AS NEW COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR," the headline read.
In the release Barry said, "I am delighted that Andre has joined our team. He knows his way around the city and is no stranger to the halls of the Wilson Building." Well, we definitely know he can find the press room.
Staff writer David Nakamura contributed to this report.
