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[WardFive] Mayor Gray Announces Continued Gains in Student Achievement on DC CAS Exam

Thursday, July 31, 2014

Mayor Gray Announces Continued Gains in Student Achievement on DC CAS Exam

Results Show Highest 10th Grade Growth in Six Years

Contact: Doxie McCoy (EOM) (202) 727-9691; doxie.mccoy@dc.gov

Briant Coleman (OSSE) (202) 654-6120; briant.coleman@dc.gov

Melissa Salmanowitz (DCPS) (202) 535-1096; Melissa.salmanowitz@dc.gov

Tomeika Bowden (PCSB) (202) 328-5543, tbowden@dcpcsb.org

(Washington, DC) – Mayor Vincent C. Gray and the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) today released statewide results for District public school students who participated in the 2014 District of Columbia Comprehensive Assessment System (DC CAS). The results sustain the historic gains made in recent years and continue to show increases in student proficiency.

Today's results reaffirm that citywide investments in the District's public education system are paying off.

"This year's DC CAS results show that the positive momentum we have seen citywide over the past years continues," said Mayor Gray. "We recognize that we have a long way to go to make sure that every child in this city is achieving at the highest levels. However, there is already a tremendous amount of work underway to address areas where we need to accelerate progress. We must remain committed to our path as we work towards higher achievement levels for all of our students."

Statewide results representing both DC Public Schools (DCPS) and DC Public Charter Schools (PCS) showed overall growth in math (up 1.4 percentage points from 2013) and reading (up 0.4 percentage points). The results also show the highest 10th grade growth in six years.

"We have now seen multiple years where both sectors have experienced growth in enrollment and student performance," said State Superintendent of Education Jesús Aguirre. "The bottom line is that families are choosing our public schools, and our students continue to make progress. However, we must continue to move with a sense of urgency to scale up the reform efforts that we know are working so that we can accelerate our progress toward greater student success."

"I'm proud that the results of the DC CAS show we're continuing on an upward trajectory, and that more of our children than ever before are proficient in reading and math," said DCPS Chancellor Kaya Henderson. "I'm especially pleased that we've shown significant growth in our high schools. However, I'm somewhat disappointed that we weren't able to demonstrate greater growth this year. Our educators are working urgently to change outcomes for students, and our students are responding to the more challenging work that we're putting in front of them. We are on the right track and now we just need to accelerate our progress."

Overall, DCPS students displayed a 1.6 percentage point growth in math scores from 2013, 0.3 percentage point growth in reading, a 2.4 percentage point growth in science, and a 1.9 percentage point decline in composition.

The District's public charter school students displayed a 1.0 percentage point growth in math, a 0.4 percentage point growth in reading, a 3.5 percentage point growth in science, and a 0.6 percentage point growth in composition.

"For the ninth straight year, students attending a public charter school continue to excel in both math and reading," said Scott Pearson, Executive Director of the DC Public Charter School Board. "The DC CAS shows we are making academic progress and that we are headed in the right direction."

This is the last year District public school students will be assessed by the DC CAS exam. Superintendent Aguirre announced last month that OSSE will move forward with the implementation of the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) exam in school year 2014-15. PARCC will establish a new bar for proficiency, setting a new baseline for proficiency rates.

Superintendent Aguirre added, "The results we are announcing today show continued growth in student proficiency for the city as a whole. We also recognize our parents for their commitment to their children's success. However, we must maintain our focus. It is critically important for parents to understand their child's score reports as well as the education reform efforts that are underway, including the implementation of Common Core State Standards and PARCC. The new test will have a higher bar that is based on more rigorous content standards. We are raising the bar because we want to make sure that we are preparing District students for the competitive challenges of college and careers."

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[WardFive] HHW/E-cycling/Shredding In August

DPW Offers Options to Dispose of HHW, E-cycling, Personal Documents for Shredding

Check www.dpw.dc.gov for 2014 drop-off, document shredding schedules.

The DC Department of Public Works announced today the August 2014 schedule for disposing of household hazard waste, e-cycling and personal documents at the Ft. Totten Transfer Station*.

Weekly, Saturday HHW and e-cycling drop-off schedule: August 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 between 8 am and 3 pm.

Monthly, weekday HHW and e-cycling drop-off is Thursday, July 31. Every month, DPW will accept HHW and e-cycling the Thursday before the first Saturday between 1 pm and 5 pm.

Monthly, Saturday personal document shredding is August 2 between 8 am and 3 pm. DPW will accept personal documents for shredding the first Saturday only.

District residents may bring HHW items such as pesticides, batteries and cleaning fluids to Ft. Totten, along with e-cycling items such as computers, televisions and other unwanted electronic equipment. For a list of all household hazardous waste and e-cyclables accepted by DPW, please click on the HHW link at www.dpw.dc.gov.

On the first Saturday only, residents may bring up to five boxes of documents to be shredded. No business or commercial material will be accepted. Personal documents to be shredded will be accepted only on the first Saturday (except holidays) because these documents cannot be protected until the shredding contractor arrives on the first Saturday of the month.

DPW reminds residents that certain batteries (lithium-based and batteries greater than 9 volts) should be taped before being brought to Ft. Totten. Lithium-based batteries are most commonly found in cell phones, digital cameras and laptops. Also, hearing aids, watches and keyless remotes typically use button cells that contain lithium. To safely dispose of batteries with lithium or batteries of greater than 9 volts, put clear, masking or electrical tape on the batteries’ terminals. Flat button batteries can be sandwiched between two layers of tape. Examples are pictured on the next page. Place these batteries in a separate container from other batteries that don’t require being taped, e.g., A, AAA, C, D, 6-volt and 9-volt batteries. http://dpw.dc.gov/node/414902

*Directions to Ft. Totten, 4900 John F. McCormack Drive, NE: Travel east on Irving Street, NW, turn left on Michigan Avenue, turn left on John F. McCormack Drive, NE and continue to the end of the street. Directions from additional locations can be found at http://dpw.dc.gov/node/414922.

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[WardFive] This Morning: Mayor Gray to Announce 2014 DC CAS Results

Mayor Gray to Announce 2014 DC CAS Results

WHAT/WHO: Mayor Vincent C. Gray and representatives from the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Education (DME), the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE), the State Board of Education (SBOE), D.C. Public Schools (DCPS), the D.C. Public Charter School Board (PCSB) and D.C. Public Charter Schools (PCS) will announce the results of the District of Columbia's Comprehensive Assessment System (DC CAS) for the 2013-2014 school year.

WHEN: Thursday, July 31, 2014

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

WHERE: DC Scholars Stanton Elementary School

2701 Naylor Road SE

BACKGROUND: Administered annually to District students in grades 3 through 8 and grade 10, DC CAS exams are designed to measure student proficiency, performance and growth based on state content standards. Students were tested in math, reading, science and composition in 2014. Results are statewide and represent both DCPS and PCS.

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Wednesday 30 July 2014

[WardFive] Article: D.C. Mulls Change to High School Graduation Requirements

D.C. Mulls Change to High School Graduation Requirements

Dorothy Rowley | 7/29/2014, 10:54 a.m.

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The DC State Board of Education is leaning toward implementing a more competency-based graduation system for public high school students, officials say.

"We've actually been in meetings to expand the requirements, but the changes won't occur immediately," said Mark Jones, Ward 5 board member. "Although we'll remain at 24 credits for the standard diploma credits, we'll probably have to make some adjustments, such as with physical education and maybe language and science."

Jones said plans also call for adding two credits to enable students to earn a diploma of distinction. That program, which would offer students an opportunity to take Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate courses, would aim to increase employment prospects and have colleges and universities more favorably view participants for admission.

"I'd like to see the board vote on it in August and then see if the school system will implement it, which would probably take a couple of years," Jones said. "It certainly would not take place this school year because [school officials] would not be prepared."

For decades, students have been required to take at least three years of history, two years of government courses, as well as obtain credits in the core subjects of English, math and science. They also had to obtain credits for foreign language, health and physical education.

Currently, in order to receive a diploma, city high schoolers must earn 24 credits, 12 of which must be in English, math, science and social studies. Graduating seniors must have also completed 100 hours of community service.

However, Board of Education officials proposed last year adding a thesis project to the graduation requirements and dropping the U.S. government course in favor of extracurricular electives such as music performance and sports.

"There are a couple of changes that parents and others might want to pay special attention to," said Cathy Reilly, executive director of the Northwest-based Senior High Alliance of Parents. "In world languages, students must go through two units of the same language and they can get high school credits for language courses taken in middle school online or through direct study that can be verified," she said. "In social studies they no longer have two years of world history but just one year, one year of U.S. history and a half-year of D.C. and U.S. government, along with other credits that can be selected by the student."

Reilly said that board officials are reducing student electives from 3.5 credits to 2.5 credits and increasing both physical education and health by a half-credit.

"There's been a lot of pushback if increasing the physical education would actually give students more exercise," Reilly said. "But this also poses a lot of challenges to schools that don't have full gymnasiums."

OSSE spokeswoman Victoria Holmes said the agency would be happy to receive formal recommendations from the school board, but hasn't taken a stance on changes to the required course credits.

"We hope to take up this issue, along with a fresh look at all of the graduation requirements, during the next academic year," Holmes said.

Eboni-Rose Thompson, chair of the Ward 7 Education Council, said the proposed changes might be ideal for forging ahead, but everything hinges upon how well the proposal is implemented.

"We haven't taken a position, but we've done a lot of work around the graduation requirements and it's a difficult thing, because the state board is kind of taking ownership of the conversation on competency and how many credits are needed," Thompson said. The board's proposal "seems to affect so many other things that they have no authority [over]."

Thompson said she believes the board has tried to consider all implications, but she isn't sure if OSSE and DCPS will be on the same page as far as the execution of the changes are concerned.

"I just think that it looks the same as it does in theory," Thompson said. "I'm really kind of worried about that, and while I don't think it's malicious, I want to know what it means — especially for Ward 7," she said. "Overall, there are just some questions about how the board fits into our educational landscape in D.C., anyway."

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[WardFive] Taft/Dwight Mosley Field

Dear Taft/Dwight Mosley Field Community,

As you may know, The Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) and Department of General Services (DGS) has Capital funding to renovate the existing Taft/Dwight Mosley field. To date we've held two (2) planning meetings with the community to ensure that the field is designed and renovated based on the needs of the community. The community includes not only the teams that play on the field but also residents that live in the community and may use the field.

Our project budget does not support all the amenities the community has requested, therefore, we have developed a survey that will help us better understand what are the top amenities the community would like as part of the project. The survey link is below.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/taftfieldsurvey

Additionally, as we mentioned at the first Taft/Dwight Mosley field community meeting The DC Building Industry Association (DCBIA) annually donates time and material to a DPR project (site). DCBIA has chosen to renovate the playground and park area at Taft/Dwight Mosley as their annual donation/volunteer project. DPR/DGS has dedicated some funds towards playground equipment for this donation.

The equipment that's chosen for the new playground at Taft is amazing and offer many super fun play elements for the kids and the playground will be functional and safe. DCBIA is also doing a lot of other site work that the community will appreciate and use for many years to come. The survey is not related to the Playground/DCBIA project.

We do hope that you will attend and participate on the actual build day (September 27th), as well as encourage your neighbors to come out and support this great donation. To ensure community input and involvement in both projects I will forward updates, as appropriate. However, if you have questions or concerns feel free to contact me.

Sincerely,

Jackie
Jackie Stanley
Department of General Services
Community Outreach Coordinator
202-431-1195 (cell)

Commissioner Ursula Higgins
5B Correspondence Secretary
Single Member District 5B02
Telephone: 202-321-5289
Email: 5b02@anc.dc.gov

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[WardFive] DPW Suspends Street Sweeping In Bloomingdale On Certain Blocks

DPW Suspends Residential Street Sweeping in Bloomingdale on Certain Blocks

Due to DC Water First Street Tunnel Construction Project

The Department of Public Works announced today that weekly mechanical sweeping of certain residential blocks in the Bloomingdale neighborhood will be suspended through the end of residential street sweeping season, October 31 while DC Water’s First Street Tunnel construction project is underway. As a result, DPW also will not issue parking tickets to vehicles that remain parked in these blocks during posted street sweeping days.

The affected area encompasses the northern half of Bloomingdale bounded by and including the unit block of Channing Street, NW on the far north, the 2000-2400 blocks of North Capitol Street, NW on the east, the unit and 100 blocks of Rhode Island Avenue, NW on the south, the 1900-2200 blocks of 2nd Street, NW on the west, the 100 block of Bryant Street, NW on the north, and the 2400 block of First Street, NW connecting back to Channing. Other blocks within that perimeter that will be affected include the 100 block of Thomas, the unit and 100 blocks of U, V, W, Adams, and Bryant, the 1900-2300 block of First, and the 2000 to 2200 blocks of Flagler Place.

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[WardFive] Fwd: SAVE THE DATE | Meet the New Director of the Library

Meet the New Executive Director of the DC Public Library

Richard Reyes-Gavilan

Wednesday, August 6, 2014 @ 6 pm

William O. Lockridge Library @ Bellevue

115 Atlantic Street, S.W.

Washington, D.C. 20032

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