By John-Paul Hayworth, Executive Director Residents of the District of Columbia: I have been honored to serve you as the Executive Director of the D.C. State Board of Education for the past seven years. Today, I am announcing my departure from the agency, effective on Friday, June 10, 2022. Over the past seven years, IContinue reading “A Letter from our Executive Director, John-Paul Hayworth”
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Franco’s Top 3 Moments with the D.C. State Board of Education
By Franco Estores, Policy Fellow I began working with the State Board in July of 2021. I had just moved to D.C. at the time, and the weather was warm, spirits were high, and I was excited to begin my new career at a new workplace. Back then, I would have had a difficult timeContinue reading “Franco’s Top 3 Moments with the D.C. State Board of Education”
Sandra’s Top 3 Favorite Memories with the State Board
I began working for the State Board as a Policy Fellow in February 2020, and was fortunate enough to spend a few weeks in the office before the COVID-19 pandemic began. It was one of my favorite professional experiences, and I’m so grateful to have had the opportunity to engage with educational issues in theContinue reading “Sandra’s Top 3 Favorite Memories with the State Board”
Sarah’s Top 5 Favorite Moments at the State Board
By Sarah Arrington, Policy Fellow I started my policy fellowship with the State Board in September 2019. Since my first day, I have grown professionally and as an advocate for equitable education. Through supporting the State Board’s public meetings I’ve learned the importance of elevating the community’s voice in all aspects of public education. ThroughContinue reading “Sarah’s Top 5 Favorite Moments at the State Board”
“The Best Team in District Government” – Matt’s Top 5 Moments at the State Board
By Matt Repka, Policy Analyst I first started at the State Board in late 2017. Since then, I’ve been on staff for 28 working sessions, 27 task force meetings, 26 public meetings, three performance oversight hearings, two budget oversight hearings, and one public forum on teacher retention. Throughout this time, the State Board has continuedContinue reading ““The Best Team in District Government” – Matt’s Top 5 Moments at the State Board”
SBOE in the Community: August 2017
This week, members of the SBOE went into the community to help students get ready for back to school. On Friday, August 4th, Ward 3 representative Ruth Wattenberg accompanied Councilmember Mary Cheh on her annual tour of Ward 3 schools. The purpose of Cheh’s visits is to assess school needs, such as broken air conditioners orContinue reading “SBOE in the Community: August 2017”
Meet Our #ESSA Task Force Members!
Today, the DC State Board of Education proudly announced the members of its new Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Task Force. Under the leadership of Ward 4 representative Dr. Lannette Woodruff, the ESSA Task Force will help advise the SBOE over the next two years on implementation of DC’s ESSA plan. The SBOE is committedContinue reading “Meet Our #ESSA Task Force Members!”
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