http://www.examiner.com/x-4274-DC-Ward-5-Community-Examiner?cid=exrss-DC-Ward-5-Community-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:21:29 -0700 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:55:03 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-4274-DC-Ward-5-Community-Examiner~y2009m11d22-DC-private-school-vouchers--a-bad-idea?cid=exrss-DC-Ward-5-Community-Examiner The D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program or District private school vouchers program is a bad idea.  To the dismay of the editorial board of The Washington Post, Senator Joseph Lieberman (ID-CT), Congressman John Boehner (R-OH) and organizations... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:55:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4274-DC-Ward-5-Community-Examiner~y2009m11d22-DC-private-school-vouchers--a-bad-idea?cid=exrss-DC-Ward-5-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4274-DC-Ward-5-Community-Examiner~y2009m11d15-An-innovator-not-so-fast?cid=exrss-DC-Ward-5-Community-Examiner When national newspaper columnists like Mr. Thomas L. Friedman, Mr. Nicholas Kristoff, Mr. Jonathan Capehart, and Ms. JoAnn Armao write about District of Columbia public schools, they do so from a position of intellectual arrogance.  When newspa... Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:57:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4274-DC-Ward-5-Community-Examiner~y2009m11d15-An-innovator-not-so-fast?cid=exrss-DC-Ward-5-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4274-DC-Ward-5-Community-Examiner~y2009m11d8-Post-support-for-an-engaged-Rhee?cid=exrss-DC-Ward-5-Community-Examiner   A newly engaged Chancellor Rhee at an education forum. Is DC Public School Chancellor Michelle Rhee now engaged?  The question is not related to her personal life, but rather to her governmental responsibilities and being held accountabl... Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:28:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4274-DC-Ward-5-Community-Examiner~y2009m11d8-Post-support-for-an-engaged-Rhee?cid=exrss-DC-Ward-5-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4274-DC-Ward-5-Community-Examiner~y2009m11d1-Rhee-v-Council--DC-Laws?cid=exrss-DC-Ward-5-Community-Examiner   DCPS Chancellor Michelle Rhee On April 19, 2007, the Council of the District of Columbia voted to change the governance structure for District of Columbia public schools.  When this Council's action became law on June 12, 2007, and Mayor... Sun, 01 Nov 2009 09:52:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4274-DC-Ward-5-Community-Examiner~y2009m11d1-Rhee-v-Council--DC-Laws?cid=exrss-DC-Ward-5-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4274-DC-Ward-5-Community-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Troubled-times-at-The-Washington-Post?cid=exrss-DC-Ward-5-Community-Examiner   These must be troubled times at The Washington Post.  No, I am not referring to a recent report highlighting the continuing diminishing circulation of the Nation's major newspapers. Rather the turmoil, which must be happening inside its ... Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:16:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4274-DC-Ward-5-Community-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Troubled-times-at-The-Washington-Post?cid=exrss-DC-Ward-5-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4274-DC-Ward-5-Community-Examiner~y2009m10d20-An-assault-on-democracy-and-freedom--America?cid=exrss-DC-Ward-5-Community-Examiner There is an assault on the fundamental principles of democracy and freedom happening right now in one of the great cities of the world. That challenge to liberty is not being fought in Iraq or Afghanistan nor is this display of authoritarian leadersh... Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:01:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4274-DC-Ward-5-Community-Examiner~y2009m10d20-An-assault-on-democracy-and-freedom--America?cid=exrss-DC-Ward-5-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4274-DC-Ward-5-Community-Examiner~y2009m10d18-A-rise-in-DC-math-test-scores?cid=exrss-DC-Ward-5-Community-Examiner Last week the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) released its report on the assessment of math test scores of America's schoolchildren.  After the release U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan issued the following statement, &ldqu... Barack Obama Sun, 18 Oct 2009 14:26:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4274-DC-Ward-5-Community-Examiner~y2009m10d18-A-rise-in-DC-math-test-scores?cid=exrss-DC-Ward-5-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4274-DC-Ward-5-Community-Examiner~y2009m10d11-Sinking-to-rise-no-more?cid=exrss-DC-Ward-5-Community-Examiner   Students protest at DCPS central office against teacher firings.The editorial board of The Washington Post has clearly cast its lot with D.C. Mayor Adrian M. Fenty and D.C. Public Schools Chancellor Michelle Rhee.  Therefore, de... Sun, 11 Oct 2009 13:07:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4274-DC-Ward-5-Community-Examiner~y2009m10d11-Sinking-to-rise-no-more?cid=exrss-DC-Ward-5-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4274-DC-Ward-5-Community-Examiner~y2009m10d4-Heartless-Clueless-Thoughtless?cid=exrss-DC-Ward-5-Community-Examiner In the aftermath of the last Friday's firings of 388 DCPS staff and the turmoil at McKinley Technology High School, the mask has been pulled back to reveal Chancellor Michelle Rhee to be heartless, DC Mayor Adrian M. Fenty to be clueless, and the edi... Sun, 04 Oct 2009 11:45:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4274-DC-Ward-5-Community-Examiner~y2009m10d4-Heartless-Clueless-Thoughtless?cid=exrss-DC-Ward-5-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4274-DC-Ward-5-Community-Examiner~y2009m9d27-Abolish-the-DC-State-Board-of-Education?cid=exrss-DC-Ward-5-Community-Examiner Council of the District of Columbia Should the DC State Board of Education be abolished? According to at least one member of the Council of the District of Columbia, the answer is yes. During an elevator conversation a "powerful" and ... Sun, 27 Sep 2009 17:05:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4274-DC-Ward-5-Community-Examiner~y2009m9d27-Abolish-the-DC-State-Board-of-Education?cid=exrss-DC-Ward-5-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4274-DC-Ward-5-Community-Examiner~y2009m9d19-Post-Remorse?cid=exrss-DC-Ward-5-Community-Examiner In the final sentence of its editorial,"Threatening School Reform", www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/09/15/AR2009091503198.html, the editorial board of The Washington Post writes it hopes “the public pays attention&r... Sat, 19 Sep 2009 17:53:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4274-DC-Ward-5-Community-Examiner~y2009m9d19-Post-Remorse?cid=exrss-DC-Ward-5-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4274-DC-Ward-5-Community-Examiner~y2009m9d13-The-Mecca--in-need?cid=exrss-DC-Ward-5-Community-Examiner   Howard University Founders LibraryHoward University. Just saying these words can evoke intense passion from those who cherish Howard University as an institution which has contributed much to America and the world or great consternation from t... Sun, 13 Sep 2009 15:09:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4274-DC-Ward-5-Community-Examiner~y2009m9d13-The-Mecca--in-need?cid=exrss-DC-Ward-5-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4274-DC-Ward-5-Community-Examiner~y2009m9d10-Clueless-in-DC?cid=exrss-DC-Ward-5-Community-Examiner  Secretary Arne Duncan  (ED.gov photo)U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan has announced he will be holding a "Listening and Learning Tour" in the District next week. This will be a "National Town Hall Meeting," and w... Thu, 10 Sep 2009 20:42:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4274-DC-Ward-5-Community-Examiner~y2009m9d10-Clueless-in-DC?cid=exrss-DC-Ward-5-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4274-DC-Ward-5-Community-Examiner~y2009m9d6-DCPS--A-50-year-failure?cid=exrss-DC-Ward-5-Community-Examiner Two major casualties in reforming District public education have been officials speaking the truth about DC Public Schools and the failure of DCPS Chancellor Michelle Rhee and DC Mayor Adrian M. Fenty to open seriously to public engagement. Since ass... Sun, 06 Sep 2009 16:29:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4274-DC-Ward-5-Community-Examiner~y2009m9d6-DCPS--A-50-year-failure?cid=exrss-DC-Ward-5-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4274-DC-Ward-5-Community-Examiner~y2009m8d30-Circling-the-wagons-for-Fenty--Rhee?cid=exrss-DC-Ward-5-Community-Examiner   Chancellor Rhee, Mayor Fenty & U.S. Ed. Sec. Duncan When it comes to reforming public education in the District of Columbia public schools, the editorial board of The Washington Post has circled its wagons around preserving the false... Sun, 30 Aug 2009 20:03:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4274-DC-Ward-5-Community-Examiner~y2009m8d30-Circling-the-wagons-for-Fenty--Rhee?cid=exrss-DC-Ward-5-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4274-DC-Ward-5-Community-Examiner~y2009m8d26-DCPS--in-search-of-honest-leadership?cid=exrss-DC-Ward-5-Community-Examiner There is a saying which states most prophets go unrecognized in their hometowns or unrewarded in their lifetimes. In the battle for reform of District of Columbia public education, DC Mayor Adrian M. Fenty, DC Public Schools Chancellor Michelle Rhee,... Wed, 26 Aug 2009 20:45:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4274-DC-Ward-5-Community-Examiner~y2009m8d26-DCPS--in-search-of-honest-leadership?cid=exrss-DC-Ward-5-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4274-DC-Ward-5-Community-Examiner~y2009m8d20-District-public-education-reform--no-room-for-debate-or-a-second-opinion?cid=exrss-DC-Ward-5-Community-Examiner   Mayor Fenty and Chancellor Rhee tour Wheatley Educational Campus In the two years of control of District public education, DC Mayor Adrian M. Fenty and DC Public Schools Chancellor Michelle Rhee have expended enormous time and effort to boost... Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:33:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4274-DC-Ward-5-Community-Examiner~y2009m8d20-District-public-education-reform--no-room-for-debate-or-a-second-opinion?cid=exrss-DC-Ward-5-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4274-DC-Ward-5-Community-Examiner~y2009m8d15-Health-care-debate-v-public-education-lockout?cid=exrss-DC-Ward-5-Community-Examiner In a few weeks District students will be returning to school. When they return many students will be entering modernized schools with new principals, and new teachers. Recently, Mayor Adrian M. Fenty and DCPS Chancellor Michelle Rhee announced 13 Dis... Sat, 15 Aug 2009 14:51:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4274-DC-Ward-5-Community-Examiner~y2009m8d15-Health-care-debate-v-public-education-lockout?cid=exrss-DC-Ward-5-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4274-DC-Ward-5-Community-Examiner~y2009m8d9-DC-public-education--A-Public-Loss-of-Trust?cid=exrss-DC-Ward-5-Community-Examiner   DC Mayor Adrian M. Fenty The relationship between patients and their physicians, penitents and their pastors, clients and their attorneys; and children under the care of adults is based on trust.   When Mayor Adrian M. Fenty testifi... Sun, 09 Aug 2009 18:10:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4274-DC-Ward-5-Community-Examiner~y2009m8d9-DC-public-education--A-Public-Loss-of-Trust?cid=exrss-DC-Ward-5-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4274-DC-Ward-5-Community-Examiner~y2009m8d6-New-York-Times-keep-your-nose-out-of-DC-public-education?cid=exrss-DC-Ward-5-Community-Examiner  Who are you to believe, The New York Times editorial board or the people of the District of Columbia? It is fascinating to read newspaper editorials and commentaries on local District of Columbia issues by people who do not live in the District... Thu, 06 Aug 2009 21:53:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4274-DC-Ward-5-Community-Examiner~y2009m8d6-New-York-Times-keep-your-nose-out-of-DC-public-education?cid=exrss-DC-Ward-5-Community-Examiner