Posts tagged Appletree
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DC may have universal access to preschool, but low-income kids need more than access
DC has led the country in giving its residents universal access to preschool, and and New York and other cities are now following suit. But if preschool is going to close the achievement gap for low-income kids, it has to be high-quality. And even that may not be enough to do the trick. A good preschool program teaches all children the social and emotional skills that will help ensure… Keep reading…
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Plan to rank charter preschools is a good first step
The Public Charter School Board has proposed a new system for evaluating charter preschools, and some parents are up in arms. The system may not be perfect, but when the Board takes up the proposal on Monday it should vote to approve it. Last month the Public Charter School Board (PCSB) unveiled a plan to rank charter schools serving young children according to a formula that includes… Keep reading…
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Three top charter schools bid on Winston site
Three public charter school operators have submitted bids to lease the former Winston Education Campus in Hillcrest. But some neighborhood residents have petitioned DCPS to create an application-only school at the site. The Martha H. Winston Elementary School. All photos by author. Keep reading…