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Gallaudet's New Aesthetic of Openness
Sidewalks wide enough to accommodate pedestrians using sign language. Rounded corners and strategically placed reflective glass so people who cannot hear can see who's coming and who's behind them. Glass elevators so passengers can communicate with outsiders in case of emergency.
Rhee Bypasses Talks, Imposes Dismissal Plan
D.C. Schools Chancellor Michelle A. Rhee made good yesterday on repeated threats to bypass labor contract negotiations by imposing her own program to fire ineffective teachers, including a measure that gives poorly performing instructors 90 days to improve or face dismissal.
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What's Happening: What's Happening (Post, October 2, 2008; Page LZ16)
Teachers' Chief Is in the Hot Seat: D.C. Union President Faces Pressure on 3 Sides in Pay Talks (Post, October 1, 2008; Page B01)
For Pr. George's Schools, a Scene They Know Well: Deasy's Departure and the Search It Sets Off Come at a Difficult Time (Post, October 1, 2008; Page B01)
Students' Incentive Bank Opens: D.C. Test Program Rewards Efforts (Post, September 30, 2008; Page B01)
D.C. List Shows 90 Teacher Vacancies: Rhee's Office Puts Number at 42, Says Shifts Will Be Made (Post, September 29, 2008; Page B01)
Council Members Unhappy With School Modernization Plan: Absence of Rhee And Deputy Mayor Draws Criticism (Post, September 26, 2008; Page B02)
What's Happening: What's Happening (Post, September 25, 2008; Page LZ20)
Teachers' Union Chief Cites Mistrust: Rhee Denies Allegations of Targeting Senior Teachers (Post, September 24, 2008; 11:02 AM)
Teachers' Union Chief Cites Mistrust: Rhee's Proposal Still Faces Hurdles (Post, September 24, 2008; Page B05)
Obama Backers From D.C. Go West: Volunteers Target Voters in Winchester (Post, September 21, 2008; Page C07)
PUBLIC EDUCATION: Schools Sour on Giving Students Sweet Rewards (Post, September 21, 2008; Page C04)
D.C. School Rolls Decline, Preliminary Tally Shows: Enrollment Falls 8 Percent as Charters Continue Growth (Post, September 20, 2008; Page B01)
Rebates Can Work Wonders in Retooling Webb/Wheatley (By John Kelly, September 18, 2008; Page B03)
What's Happening: What's Happening (Post, September 18, 2008; Page LZ20)
The Recess Regimen: District Schools Seek to Bring Order to Play Periods With the Help of a Calif.-Based Nonprofit Organization (Post, September 17, 2008; Page B01)
Fenty Offers $1.3B Plan To Update Schools (Post, September 11, 2008; Page B01)
Schools Vow To Advance Diversity: Some Blacks Question Officials' Commitment (Post, September 11, 2008; Page LZ01)
Their Lives Were Shaped by Loss (Post, September 11, 2008; Page G05)
EDUCATION: Blue Ribbon Awarded to 10 Schools In D.C. Area (Post, September 10, 2008; Page B10)
Rhee's 'Plan B' Targets Teacher Quality: Strategy Might Include New Evaluation Process, Linking Licenses to Classroom Performance (Post, September 8, 2008; Page B01)
Preparing for Reunion Provides Lessons in Moving On (By John Kelly, September 8, 2008; Page B03)
Supervisor Offers Alternative Site For 2 New Schools (Post, September 7, 2008; Page LZ03)
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