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Sunday, October 13, 2013

Not for the Faint of Hart | Ward 8 DC Teacher

Not for the Faint of Hart | Ward 8 DC Teacher:

Not for the Faint of Hart

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Working at Charles Hart Middle School is not for the faint of heart. It’s not for the weak, nor the lazy, nor the timid. Chronic poverty is a common struggle for our students. They come to school carrying “bags” that most adults would find difficult to hold for even one day. It’s a challenging and rewarding school to teach in.
There’s no such thing as a “typical day” at Charles Hart Middle School. We have over 500 middle school teenagers. We’re located within one of the most impoverished wards in DC. We are a stone’s throw away from the Capitol building, yet miles away from equal access to quality resources and opportunities. We have a great deal of students that are in need of mentors and tutors. We have a