Posts tagged David Catania
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Breakfast links: Bowser ahead early
Bowser ahead in early poll; Area economy not faring well; Olympics march builds up; Metro to the playoffs; Art needed for Purple Line; Arlington streetcar moves forward; Redevelopment starts in Glenmont; Non-retail retail?; Where the US is like Scotland; And…. Keep reading…
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School quality is the issue, says Catania. But his platform may not improve it.
Mayoral candidate David Catania has laid out his vision for a key issue in the race, education. Building on the education-related legislation he has introduced as a DC Councilmember, Catania calls for strong measures to improve school quality, reduce the achievement gap between black and white students, and strengthen special education services. Catania identifies the… Keep reading…
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David Catania’s platform supports Metro, streetcars, bus lanes, bike lanes, transit-oriented development, and more
Mayoral candidate David Catania released a 66-page platform today, chock full of positions on issues from education to jobs to seniors. It includes strong statements on transportation and the environment. Here are a few key quotes from the platform: Metro: To ensure that Metro Momentum becomes a reality, the entire region will need to prioritize the plan’s… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Growth patterns
Inner-ring suburbs lose residents; Families avoid coastal metros; Can’t always get what you want; Cash crunch at Metro; DC’s Grand Central; It’s too crowded; DC mayoral choices “uninspiring”; Cleaner rivers not clean enough; One stop for homeless help; And…. Keep reading…
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Shifting DC school boundaries promises real change
With education set to be a pivotal issue in the D.C. mayor’s race, both of the leading candidates have rejected a plan to redraw school boundaries and feeder patterns. They argue that changing boundaries before improving school quality will drive middle-class families out of the system. But it may be that the best way to improve quality and retain middle-class families is to… Keep reading…
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Carol Schwartz bids to become the education mayor
Carol Schwartz has produced a detailed, thoughtful platform on a key issue in the DC mayoral race, education. It’s unlikely to be enough to propel her long-shot campaign to victory, but right now her position is the one most likely to ensure stability in DC Public Schools. Schwartz, a former at-large DC Councilmember, has some good ideas about things like lessening the… Keep reading…
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Reassign students before improving school quality, not the other way around
Both of the leading candidates in the DC mayoral race have come out against Mayor Gray’s new school assignment plan, saying school quality should be addressed first. But reassigning students may be the only real way to inspire parent confidence in less desirable schools. Councilmember and mayoral candidate David Catania announced yesterday that he will “take… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Back to school
Welcome back; Catania against school reassignment; Silver linings; Driverless in DC; Tree removal tiff; Tiny homes in DC; Engaged renters; Storage for the homeless; And…. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: School boundaries change
New school boundaries set; Who’s affected by school plan?; Cabs coming in underserved areas?; Miles of new bike lanes; Mini-park coming to Dupont; Go-go to new Chuck Brown Park; Silver Line loan; Transit commuters are healthier; And…. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: More money, more problems
Million dollar candidate; Housing on a budget; A crude conundrum; Baker goes to China; Seat Pleasant mayor not pleasant; App fights blight; Better grids mean better health; And…. Keep reading…