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15 D.C. Public Schools to Close; Others Expanding

Fewer public schools in the District will be closing than originally thought as part of D.C. Public Schools Chancellor Kaya Henderson’s consolidation and reorganization plan.

2013/01/17

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D.C. Schools Head: No Widespread Cheating Evidence

D.C. Schools Chancellor Kaya Henderson is denying allegations of widespread cheating on standardized tests.

2013/01/09

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DC Schools Hear From Communities as Consolidation Nears

Plans for the D.C. Public Schools landscape is changing rapidly, but the head of the school systems says there’s still time for public input to be taken into account before finalizing plans to consolidate twenty schools.

2012/11/27

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About 20 D.C. Public Schools to Close as Part of Relocation Proposal

Big changes could be coming for D.C. Public Schools at the end of this school year – changes that could relocate thousands of students in an effort to better utilize the system’s resources.

2012/11/13

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D.C. Public Schools Launches New Teacher Incentive Program

District of Columbia Public Schools has put into place a new program to incentivize its teachers to stay longer and teach stronger.

2012/09/06

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D.C. Students Heading Back To School

It’s back to school time and Mayor Gray will be visiting several schools to welcome students back.

2012/08/27

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Independent Investigation Confirms Cheating During D.C. Public School-Administered Standardized Tests

An investigation into the District of Columbia Comprehensive Assessment System (DCCAS) administered in 2011 has confirmed cheating in two classrooms in two D.C. Public Schools.

2012/06/22

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Schools Chief Proposes Longer Days, Some Closures

D.C. Public Schools Chancellor Kaya Henderson has proposed a five-year plan that calls for higher-achieving public schools, as well as some school closures.

2012/04/19

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Schools Chief Seeks U.S. Standards To Probe Cheating

District of Columbia Public Schools Chancellor Kaya Henderson is calling for national standards to serve as guidelines for educators when investigating claims of cheating on standardized tests.

2012/02/29

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