Celebrate our new schools - and the men responsible

For a week, how about we put aside the toxic talk and general negativity around public education in D.C.? We have much to celebrate, namely four new schools. Let’s agree that our schools are coming out of decades of decline — finally — and kids willing to get an education now have a better chance, in welcoming schools. On Monday, Anacostia High School showed off its new gymnasium, the start of a phased renovation. It’s H.D. Woodson’s turn on Wednesday. The high school that anchors a middle-class-to-rough neighborhood near the Prince George’s County line will unveil a new building that’s a model of engineering and design for students. On Thursday the new Woodrow Wilson High opens its doors for public view. Janney Elementary shows off later in the day.