Marla Oakes, the director of the District of Columbia‘s troubled special education system, has been relieved of her duties and transferred to another department, The Examiner has learned.
Oakes will now run a “student support team” in the nearly $1 billion school system, said Peter Nickles, top adviser to Mayor Adrian Fenty.
Real journalism.Trusted by millions.
Unlimited access to in-depth reporting, expert analysis, and the stories that shape our country.
Subscribe Now
Already a member? Log in
Print subscriber? Click here to login/register your account
Digital subscriber? Click here to login/register your account.