Jonetta Rose Barras: New education committee needed now -- not later

During his half-victory-lap last week, interim D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson simultaneously complained about the pace of education reform and acknowledged a separate oversight committee is needed. But he continued to advocate against making such a move, at least for now.

“The council has gone through three reorganizations during this council period, which is unprecedented,” he said during a series of media appearances. “I think between now and [the November general election], we should work with what we’ve got.”