The Washington Teacher: Closing Time For More DC Public Schools

The Washington Teacher: Closing Time For More DC Public Schools:

Closing Time For More DC Public Schools

by Candi Peterson

By Candi Peterson

Empower DC, a well respected community grassroots organization hosted a gathering on Thursday evening, November 3 at the Dorothy Height Library to discuss DC's plans to close more traditional public schools. People assembled from all walks of life including Ward 7 residents, parents, teachers, former principals, nurses, representatives of Teamsters-local 639, community activists, ANC representatives and yours truly. Some familiar faces that I saw included: Mary Levy, former