Thursday, 3 October 2013

[WardFive] Program: Traditional schools & Charter schools

Information sharing. Program below is sponsored by the Hillcrest Community Civic Association - Education and Recreation Committee (Ward 7)

Traditional schools & Charter schools:

Are we redefining local control in public education?

Join us to discuss the rise of charter schools in our community - what effect does it have on traditional schools, and has the definition of "school choice" changed in the 21st century?

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

from 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Location: Randle Highlands Elementary School Gymnasium - 1650 30th St. S.E., Washington, DC 20020 (Parking lot on 31st/Westover)

DID YOU KNOW:

• 43% of DC public school students are educated in Charter schools
• 36 DC public schools have been closed between 2008-2013, of which, 40% have been, or will 
be turned over to Charters

• Over 50% of Ward 7 students attend Charter schools

Panelists:
Abdullah Zaki, Kelly Miller Middle school
Scott Pearson, Executive Director, DC Charter School Board
Eboni-Rose Thompson, Chair, Ward 7 Education Council
Abigail Smith, Deputy Mayor for Education, Mayor Gray's Administration David Pickens, Executive Director, DC School Reform Now

Cathy Reilly, Executive Director, S.H.A.P.P.E

Karen Lee Williams, Ward 7 representative, OSSE

Moderator:
De'Andre Anderson, Chair, Education & Recreation Committee
HCCA Education & Recreation Committee

Food & drinks provided 


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Ward Five Council on Education
Phone: 202-505-4309
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