When DC Public Schools Chancellor Kaya Henderson begins her “State of Education” meetings Wednesday, she should expect this question: Why, after billions of dollars in facilities and program investments, teacher firings and school closings, have dramatic improvements eluded many traditional schools?
Some have done well; those have been in communities — Wards 2, 3, 4 and 6 –where children already received a decent education. In other areas, gains have been minimal or nonexistent.
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