The acting D.C. schools chancellor writes for The Post: 'I will bring transparency and engagement to D.C. Public Schools.'
I recently testified before the D.C. Council to share my priorities and vision to lead D.C. Public Schools into its next phase of excellence. While there is no one-size-fits-all approach to building a strong school system focused on putting students first, there is one theme that is paramount to our success: transparency.
When I served as superintendent of Indianapolis Public Schools, the district faced issues that threatened the public’s trust in our school system. In 2014, Indianapolis Public Schools had a reported $30 million deficit, an issue that had been years in the making. Working with leaders in the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce, we uncovered and immediately communicated with the community a budget surplus. Today, Indianapolis has a more strategic, efficient and transparent funding system.
Certainly, there are clear differences between Indianapolis Public Schools and D.C. Public Schools, and there is no panacea for accelerating student achievement. However, community engagement has always been and will remain central to my approach. This engagement is not limited to DCPS families and partners. We all have a stake in our students’ success. By partnering with the D.C. Council, Mayor Muriel E. Bowser , Deputy Mayor for Education Paul Kihn and our fellow city agencies, we can bring social-emotional learning, modern facilities and behavioral-health and employment services to D.C. schools, making every day count for students.
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