by Jane Park | Nov 2, 2009 | Education
Brenda Dann-Messier hit the ground running as the new Education Department assistant secretary for vocational and adult education after she was confirmed to the office on Oct. 5, 2009. “I’m thrilled to be here,” said the Rhode Island native, who has yet to fully...
by Jane Park | Oct 28, 2009 | Education
Get the Flash Player to see this player. D.C. teachers are still protesting their layoffs while school officials are moving forward with a new evaluation plan aimed at training and retaining effective teachers. (Jane Park/MNS) WASHINGTON — On Capitol Hill and in...
by Jane Park | Oct 15, 2009 | Education
Get the Flash Player to see this player. Samuel W. Tucker Elementary School in Alexandria, Va., implements a modified school calendar, which adds about 25 extra days to the year. (Jane Park/MNS) WASHINGTON — Both President Barack Obama and Education Secretary...
by Jane Park | Oct 7, 2009 | Education
Get the Flash Player to see this player. Washington Yu Ying Public Charter school is the only D.C. school to receive a federal grant that will help support its Chinese immersion program. (Jane Park/MNS) WASHINGTON — French and Spanish may no longer be students’...
