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DCPS Program Fosters Global Awareness and Exemplifies Student Learning | LFA: Join The Conversation - Public School Insights

DCPS Program Fosters Global Awareness and Exemplifies Student Learning | LFA: Join The Conversation - Public School Insights:

DCPS Program Fosters Global Awareness and Exemplifies Student Learning

When District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) gets press coverage, it’s not always glowing news. In recent years, DCPS (a major urban city system with a recent history of controversial reforms) is often associated with topics such as their new teacher evaluation system (IMPACT), charters, or poverty and inequity. But just a few weeks ago, I learned about a truly amazing DCPS program at a Partnership for 21st Century Skills (P-21) event. I listened to two panels – one with embassy representatives and the other with DCPS teachers - talk about a life changing experience that could only happen in a system like DCPS: the Embassy Adoption Program(EAP).
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