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Joe Weedon: Ward 6 candidate for D.C. State Board of Education
Two candidates are vying for an open seat on the D.C. State Board of Education in Ward 6. Monica Warren-Jones, who was elected in 2010, is not seeking reelection. The board’s main function is to set policies around graduation requirements and academic standards. It no longer plays a role in decisions about school system facilities, […]
Mrs. Ford on NPR!
Science Friday Science Club: Observe Everything #ObserveEverything Mrs. Ford segment starts at 11:17 and goes through the minute 15:24. Vanessa talks about why students are so good at observation. Please listen in and hear how fantastic she is!
Mrs. Ford is a PAEMST DC Finalist!
Our own Mrs. Ford is a State finalist for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). It is the highest honor for teachers of mathematics and science (including computer science). Find out more about this prestigious award here.
Hill School Report: The Maury Think Tank Expo [THE HILL IS HOME]
All across the country, including the District, the primary emotion when dealing with schools is angst. Whether about curricula, testing, international comparisons, or whatever, the discussions appear endless and intractable. Fortunately, many schools are forging on on their own, striving to broaden their students’s education without losing track of their primary objective. One school on the Hill, Maury Elementary, has succeeded in this regard beyond anyone’s wildest hopes…
No improvement plan for D.C. middle schools — yet [WAPO]
Maury’s own Joe Weedon was quoted in a Jan 5th article that was published in the Washington Post on his response to the District’s plan to improve the failing middle schools, most notable Eliot-Hine…
Maury Newsletter: January 2014
The January 2014 issue of The Maury Messenger is now posted. Please click here to stay informed about the latest news and events from Maury Elementary!
Kathleen Donahue Receives Livable Walkable Award
Today there was a post on Councilmember Tommy Wells website that announced the winners of 7th Annual Livable Walkable Awards. One of the winners was Maury’s own Kathleen Donahue.