Posts by Jacques Arsenault — Contributor
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Greater Greater Education launches a photo pool
As Greater Greater Education continues to grow, we’re looking for your photos to help us fill in the picture of education in DC. Keep reading…
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Universities’ role in real estate development grows
As DC determines how to repurpose 68 acres of the former Walter Reed hospital campus, one thing seems clear: the new development will include at least one university. Citywide, universities are playing a greater role in the regional real estate scene, partnering with developers and moving beyond a “behind-the-gates” approach to education. Keep reading…
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Shocking rhetoric from John Townsend and AAA
This week’s Washington City Paper cover story quoted AAA Mid-Atlantic spokesman John Townsend calling Greater Greater Washington editor David Alpert “retarded” and a “ninny,” and comparing Greater Greater Washington to the Ku Klux Klan. Many other reporters, people on Twitter, and residents generally have clearly stated in response… Keep reading…
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Does DCPS need application-only schools east of the river?
DC Public Schools must serve both “kids who are ready to learn” and “under-performing kids,” according to David Catania, chair of the DC Council’s Education Committee. To accomplish this, he has asked DCPS to think about application-only secondary schools east of the river. Will this strategy improve options for District families, especially… Keep reading…
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Town-gown planning can be more constructive
The DC Zoning Commission will hold its final hearing tonight on the Georgetown University campus plan. Some neighborhood groups and ANC 2E continue to strongly oppose the plan, despite a number of concessions on the part of the university. Does DC’s campus planning process actually help solve problems or just create strife? The process does not encourage effective dialogue… Keep reading…