The District of Columbia school teachers officially approved their new contract, which is the first contract they have had since 2019. The Washington Teachers’ Union (WTU) held a contract vote among their members and it…
Topic: DCPS
DC schools, teachers union reach tentative agreement on pay
District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) and the Washington Teachers Union (WTU) reached a tentative agreement last month, which has been months in the making and was a result of constant sniping between DCPS, WTU,…
D.C. public schools’ woes continue as teachers lack contract for third straight year
The D.C. Public Schools (DCPS) system in Washington, D.C. is a giant mess, similar to the political situation in the nation’s capital. Americans for Fair Treatment reported that a recent survey of DCPS teachers found…
Do D. C. Charter Schools Meet Higher Standard?
The District of Columbia may be holding its charter schools up to a higher standard than it does its scandal-ridden traditional public schools, but the chartered institutions appear to be meeting the challenge.
DC PS Officials Secretly Support School Choice
At least on a personal level.
D. C. High School Sends Truants To College
Being MIA in a D. C. school is nothing new. Going on to college with that record is, well, a record, particularly when it occurs in record numbers.
DC Public School Spokeswoman In Trouble over Anti-Trump ‘White Men’ Social Media Post
From The College Fix: Spokeswoman for the Washington DC Public Schools Hilary Tone got into a bit of hot water this past week after posting on Facebook “If wanting to get rid of something qualifies you…
Michelle Rhee’s Policies Still Linger
When she served as chancellor of Washington, D.C.’s public schools, Michelle Rhee’s policies provoked scorn from Capital City teachers, to put it mildly. Long gone from the D.C. scene, Rhee’s approach is still benefitting D.C….
Tim Scott: D.C. School Choice = Fewer Dropouts
Waiting lists are one sign of the desirability of school choice. Graduation rates are another, and they seem to rise in tandem. In Washington, D.C., the “waiting list for students in the DC area for…
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Book Review: Is ‘The Dying Citizen’ a Prediction of America’s Future?
America’s ongoing and seemingly-constant crises have left Americans scrambling to find a sense of normalcy and safety. Just in time, to cut through the chaotic bombardment of conflicting messages and opinions while providing a voice…
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