The Post has a good article focusing on the charter versus traditional public school debate. You'll notice a familiar name or two (it mentions the current Two Rivers suit). Did you also know that a leader of one of the DC's KIPP Schools lives right here in Trinidad?
While you're thinking about schools, you might want to register for DCPS Beautification Day (this Saturday from 8am-1pm). It's a great chance to spiff up the schools and help the kids feel a little more welcome when they walk through those doors. You can also register by calling Kris Tyler Benjamin at (202)727-0488
or emailing volunteer4schools@k12.dc.us
Trinidad's DSPS elementary is Webb (located on Mt. Olivet Road).
Holy Name (a Catholic school located at 1125 Neal Street) will also have a beautification event on the same day (8am-4pm). If you are interested in volunteering there please call the Christ Child Society at 202-966-9250.
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After talking to a teacher friend the other day, I was amazed at what parents are now expected to provide for their child during a given school year including liquid soap and tissues. Knowing other D.C. school teachers, I can also report how often they dip into their own incomes to add to the supplies needed for the children. The D.C. Budget is shortchanging the children, but this isn't news, right?
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