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
Ward Five Council on Education
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