best dcps middle school to WORK at?

[Anonymous]

I'd look at Francis Stevens -- it's part of a K-8, but the principal is also the principal of the School Without Walls HS. Teachers seem to love him, and say he's very supportive. Also, based on what I've heard, you have some consultation/coordination with the HS teachers.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There will be a new middle school opening in ward 4 next year that you might want to check out as well. I don’t think they’ve named it yet but it will starting with a 6th grade and adding a new grade each year for the next two years.

I don’t think they released final, but the survey going around few months ago had the following names to vote for:

Ida B. Wells

Georgiana Simpson

Lawrence Graves

Alma Woodsey Thomas

America Libertad Calderón

James Baldwin

Josephine Dorothy Butler

Paul A. Quander, Jr.

John Wesley Cromwell and Otelia Cromwell

Mary Ann Shadd

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Op, just be aware that Title I in other districts is nothing like title I in DCPS. You do not have to believe me on this one, but you will see in the fall.

That being said- look for a school with veterans (not vetern admin, that does note exist). In the interview process ask to see their insight data.

Agree with this. Taught in Newark. DC is a whole different kind of dysfunction! There is no way to prepare for it besides to be flexible, go with the flow, realize it's not personal, and have a sense of humor. Not saying you won't do well, just that you will likely be shocked by what actually happens here!

[Anonymous]

Here is your list.

All great schools-

Brookland Middle School
Kelly Miller School
Hart Middle School
Johnson Middle School
Sousa Middle School
Kramer Middle School
Eliot Hine Middle School

They are all looking for great teachers just like you.

Thank you for your service.