By: Paul Negron, Public Affairs Specialist
In June, SBOE members criss-crossed the District visiting DC public schools and public charter schools, attending high school graduation events, and participating in important community gatherings.
Karen (Ward 7 / President), Ashley (At-Large), and Joe (Ward 6) attended Mayor Bowser’s press conference announcing the new search committee for DC Public Schools Chancellor
Great to join my colleagues @Karen4ward7sboe & @CarterforDC as @MayorBowser announced the @dcpublicschools Chancellor sellection process & members of the search cmte. pic.twitter.com/8psQJBUeUG
— Joe Weedon (@joeweedon) June 28, 2018
Karen (Ward 7 / President) was the keynote speaker at Total Sunshine’s annual school grade awards ceremony honoring D.C.’s public and charter high school valedictorians and salutatorians
Jack (Ward 2 / Vice President) honored award recipients at the Critics and Awards Program for High School Students Awards (Cappies) ceremony
One of my favorite nights of the year! At @kencen presenting Best Choreography for @TheCappies!!
— Jack Jacobson (@JackJacobsonDC) June 10, 2018
Laura (Ward 1) joined community members at the Ward 1 report card feedback session
Participating in @dcpave and @OSSEDC Ward 1 event on citywide report card. pic.twitter.com/Tde4WWiRAQ
— Laura Wilson Phelan (@LWilsonPhelan) June 12, 2018
Ruth (Ward 3) and Markus (Ward 8) worked with educators at the EmpowerEd Teacher Council Meeting
Last week our @EmpowerEdDC teacher council was hard at work devising plans for school year 18-19 and last night our advisory board joined in on the fun. Stay tuned for a big announcement on Monday about exciting plans for #teachervoice in DC! pic.twitter.com/VsNqGENvuX
— EmpowerEd (@EmpowerEdDC) June 14, 2018
Lannette (Ward 4) and Joe (Ward 6) convened with fellow members of the ESSA Task Force at our monthly meeting
.@DCSBOE #SBOELive #ESSATaskForce Meeting 11 https://t.co/TRvzgBx4UM
— DC State Board of Ed (@DCSBOE) June 5, 2018
Lannette (Ward 4) attended Banneker High School’s graduation
Congratulations Banneker class of 2018 for over $45 million in scholarship and congratulations to my daughter for receiving over $1,024,000! pic.twitter.com/WWXsSxBbXy
— Lannette Woodruff (@Lannette4Ward4) June 1, 2018
Joe (Ward 6) helped bid farewell to CHML’s Principal Eatman
Thank you @joeweedon for speaking to honor Principal Eatman at his farewell party. It was an honor to have you and his congratulations are well deserved!! pic.twitter.com/McNUqxYhS8
— CHML PTSO (@chmldc) June 14, 2018
Markus (Ward 8) attended graduation at Thurgood Marshall Academy (his alma mater)
No better feeling than being home to welcome the #Classof2018 into the @TMAtalks Alumni Family. Congratulations, Warriors! See you out there! #MyWard8School pic.twitter.com/ZFXgdo1gIq
— Rep. Markus Batchelor (@MarkusSBOE) June 15, 2018
The State Board looks forward to continuing our engagement with the community throughout the summer!
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