Not for the Faint of Hart
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