New DCPS Principals

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Anonymous wrote:The Powell’s principal is black and doesn’t speak Spanish. She’s been there for 8 years or more.

Powell is NOT Oyster-Adams.

Race is irrelevant here. Hispanics who are native Spanish speakers can be any race. As an O-A parent, I just want a good principal who is a native Spanish speaker.

What do you mean by that statement about Powell not being Oyster-Adams? I am trying to withhold judgement until I understand the intent of the comment.

Powell is not, and never has been on O-A’s level. This is a result of O-A’s:

1. Stated mission that at least 50% of the students come from native Spanish speaking homes;

2. Historical importance (O-A is nearly 50 years old and one of the oldest and best dual immersion public schools in the country). It is a national model for bilingual education;

3. Programming (introducing Mandarin as a 3rd language in 4th grade, Embassy partnerships, AP Spanish exam administered to 8th graders, student travel/exchange to Taiwan, Spain, and Costa Rica, etc); and

4. Test scores (self explanatory).

This list is not exhaustive. Just what came to mind quickly.

What you mean is that O-A's population, including its Spanish speaking population, is largely wealthy and has the associated clout/power to demand a Spanish speaking principal. Also, it's a DCPS neighborhood school, which is at odds with its "stated mission that half the kids come from Spanish speaking homes." It manages that by restricting the IB kids it admits for PK4 and preferencing non-IB Spanish speakers instead.

No, I said what I mean. I don’t need an interpreter.

Those are your words and impressions. Not mine.

NP but that is what your statement impressed on more than one person. You think OA is quite above Powell.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The Powell’s principal is black and doesn’t speak Spanish. She’s been there for 8 years or more.

Didn't realize that. Powell is well ran despite that limitation.

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Anonymous wrote:The Powell’s principal is black and doesn’t speak Spanish. She’s been there for 8 years or more.

Powell is NOT Oyster-Adams.

Race is irrelevant here. Hispanics who are native Spanish speakers can be any race. As an O-A parent, I just want a good principal who is a native Spanish speaker.

What do you mean by that statement about Powell not being Oyster-Adams? I am trying to withhold judgement until I understand the intent of the comment.

Powell is not, and never has been on O-A’s level. This is a result of O-A’s:

1. Stated mission that at least 50% of the students come from native Spanish speaking homes;

2. Historical importance (O-A is nearly 50 years old and one of the oldest and best dual immersion public schools in the country). It is a national model for bilingual education;

3. Programming (introducing Mandarin as a 3rd language in 4th grade, Embassy partnerships, AP Spanish exam administered to 8th graders, student travel/exchange to Taiwan, Spain, and Costa Rica, etc); and

4. Test scores (self explanatory).

This list is not exhaustive. Just what came to mind quickly.

What you mean is that O-A's population, including its Spanish speaking population, is largely wealthy and has the associated clout/power to demand a Spanish speaking principal. Also, it's a DCPS neighborhood school, which is at odds with its "stated mission that half the kids come from Spanish speaking homes." It manages that by restricting the IB kids it admits for PK4 and preferencing non-IB Spanish speakers instead.

No, I said what I mean. I don’t need an interpreter.

Those are your words and impressions. Not mine.

NP but that is what your statement impressed on more than one person. You think OA is quite above Powell.

Once again, I said exactly what I mean. I’m not responsible for how others CHOOSE to interpret what I said.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:The Powell’s principal is black and doesn’t speak Spanish. She’s been there for 8 years or more.

Powell is NOT Oyster-Adams.

Race is irrelevant here. Hispanics who are native Spanish speakers can be any race. As an O-A parent, I just want a good principal who is a native Spanish speaker.

What do you mean by that statement about Powell not being Oyster-Adams? I am trying to withhold judgement until I understand the intent of the comment.

Powell is not, and never has been on O-A’s level. This is a result of O-A’s:

1. Stated mission that at least 50% of the students come from native Spanish speaking homes;

2. Historical importance (O-A is nearly 50 years old and one of the oldest and best dual immersion public schools in the country). It is a national model for bilingual education;

3. Programming (introducing Mandarin as a 3rd language in 4th grade, Embassy partnerships, AP Spanish exam administered to 8th graders, student travel/exchange to Taiwan, Spain, and Costa Rica, etc); and

4. Test scores (self explanatory).

This list is not exhaustive. Just what came to mind quickly.

What you mean is that O-A's population, including its Spanish speaking population, is largely wealthy and has the associated clout/power to demand a Spanish speaking principal. Also, it's a DCPS neighborhood school, which is at odds with its "stated mission that half the kids come from Spanish speaking homes." It manages that by restricting the IB kids it admits for PK4 and preferencing non-IB Spanish speakers instead.

OA not IB parent here. Putting some holes in the pp statement.

OA is a good school but there has been a clear decline. It's so so disorganized, it's ridiculous. The middle school academics is not that strong. Those good test scores? Parents with money complementing with tutors. Chinese is just for a few, not all kids get "chosen" to be in the Chinese track, no explanation is given as to why a kid is chosen to be in a Chinese track, and there is no alternative track for those who are not chosen. Same for the international trips. Only the privileged ones get to go. There is a clear haves and have-nots feel to the school that is not entirely healthy.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:The Powell’s principal is black and doesn’t speak Spanish. She’s been there for 8 years or more.

Powell is NOT Oyster-Adams.

Race is irrelevant here. Hispanics who are native Spanish speakers can be any race. As an O-A parent, I just want a good principal who is a native Spanish speaker.

What do you mean by that statement about Powell not being Oyster-Adams? I am trying to withhold judgement until I understand the intent of the comment.

Powell is not, and never has been on O-A’s level. This is a result of O-A’s:

1. Stated mission that at least 50% of the students come from native Spanish speaking homes;

2. Historical importance (O-A is nearly 50 years old and one of the oldest and best dual immersion public schools in the country). It is a national model for bilingual education;

3. Programming (introducing Mandarin as a 3rd language in 4th grade, Embassy partnerships, AP Spanish exam administered to 8th graders, student travel/exchange to Taiwan, Spain, and Costa Rica, etc); and

4. Test scores (self explanatory).

This list is not exhaustive. Just what came to mind quickly.

What you mean is that O-A's population, including its Spanish speaking population, is largely wealthy and has the associated clout/power to demand a Spanish speaking principal. Also, it's a DCPS neighborhood school, which is at odds with its "stated mission that half the kids come from Spanish speaking homes." It manages that by restricting the IB kids it admits for PK4 and preferencing non-IB Spanish speakers instead.

OA not IB parent here. Putting some holes in the pp statement.

OA is a good school but there has been a clear decline. It's so so disorganized, it's ridiculous. The middle school academics is not that strong. Those good test scores? Parents with money complementing with tutors. Chinese is just for a few, not all kids get "chosen" to be in the Chinese track, no explanation is given as to why a kid is chosen to be in a Chinese track, and there is no alternative track for those who are not chosen. Same for the international trips. Only the privileged ones get to go. There is a clear haves and have-nots feel to the school that is not entirely healthy.

Perspective is based on where you sit.

1. ALL students take Chinese in 4th and 5th grade, as a once per week elective. If your child wasn’t “chosen” to take Chinese as a 3rd language (daily class) for 6th through 8th grade, it’s because your child’s EOY test scores were too low in English, Spanish and/or math. Therefore, you’re child will take a support class in one of those subjects, instead of Chinese class. Information on EOY test score targets, in order to be selected for Chinese, are made clear to parents during the parent- teacher conferences first quarter. Btw, my children didn’t need any tutoring to excel at OA, or to qualify for Chinese.

2. International trips. There are three payment levels: full pay, reduced payment ($100+ off), or super discounted pricing for families receiving free or reduced meals. No one should expect to receive a completely free international trip. You do realize this is a capitalist country—home of the haves and have nots. Maybe you should enroll your child in a bilingual school where international trips aren’t offered, so you feel more comfortable.

I said exactly what I said. Zero apologies given.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The Powell’s principal is black and doesn’t speak Spanish. She’s been there for 8 years or more.

Powell is NOT Oyster-Adams.

Race is irrelevant here. Hispanics who are native Spanish speakers can be any race. As an O-A parent, I just want a good principal who is a native Spanish speaker.

What do you mean by that statement about Powell not being Oyster-Adams? I am trying to withhold judgement until I understand the intent of the comment.

Powell is not, and never has been on O-A’s level. This is a result of O-A’s:

1. Stated mission that at least 50% of the students come from native Spanish speaking homes;

2. Historical importance (O-A is nearly 50 years old and one of the oldest and best dual immersion public schools in the country). It is a national model for bilingual education;

3. Programming (introducing Mandarin as a 3rd language in 4th grade, Embassy partnerships, AP Spanish exam administered to 8th graders, student travel/exchange to Taiwan, Spain, and Costa Rica, etc); and

4. Test scores (self explanatory).

This list is not exhaustive. Just what came to mind quickly.

What you mean is that O-A's population, including its Spanish speaking population, is largely wealthy and has the associated clout/power to demand a Spanish speaking principal. Also, it's a DCPS neighborhood school, which is at odds with its "stated mission that half the kids come from Spanish speaking homes." It manages that by restricting the IB kids it admits for PK4 and preferencing non-IB Spanish speakers instead.

OA not IB parent here. Putting some holes in the pp statement.

OA is a good school but there has been a clear decline. It's so so disorganized, it's ridiculous. The middle school academics is not that strong. Those good test scores? Parents with money complementing with tutors. Chinese is just for a few, not all kids get "chosen" to be in the Chinese track, no explanation is given as to why a kid is chosen to be in a Chinese track, and there is no alternative track for those who are not chosen. Same for the international trips. Only the privileged ones get to go. There is a clear haves and have-nots feel to the school that is not entirely healthy.

Perspective is based on where you sit.

1. ALL students take Chinese in 4th and 5th grade, as a once per week elective. If your child wasn’t “chosen” to take Chinese as a 3rd language (daily class) for 6th through 8th grade, it’s because your child’s EOY test scores were too low in English, Spanish and/or math. Therefore, you’re child will take a support class in one of those subjects, instead of Chinese class. Information on EOY test score targets, in order to be selected for Chinese, are made clear to parents during the parent- teacher conferences first quarter. Btw, my children didn’t need any tutoring to excel at OA, or to qualify for Chinese.

2. International trips. There are three payment levels: full pay, reduced payment ($100+ off), or super discounted pricing for families receiving free or reduced meals. No one should expect to receive a completely free international trip. You do realize this is a capitalist country—home of the haves and have nots. Maybe you should enroll your child in a bilingual school where international trips aren’t offered, so you feel more comfortable.

I said exactly what I said. Zero apologies given.

You are wrong about number 1. That's not how it works. Many kids who have good grades on all those other subjects do not make it to Chinese in MS because there aren't enough spots for everyone, so they are randomly put in any other subject. But if that's what you want to believe, go ahead.

I said what I said. The school has a huge gap of have and have-nots that is not healthy. It could potentially be with the right leadership, but it isn't. Also, this isn't about me and how comfortable I feel. We are OK. This is about the have-nots receiving way less support at OA.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The Powell’s principal is black and doesn’t speak Spanish. She’s been there for 8 years or more.

Powell is NOT Oyster-Adams.

Race is irrelevant here. Hispanics who are native Spanish speakers can be any race. As an O-A parent, I just want a good principal who is a native Spanish speaker.

What do you mean by that statement about Powell not being Oyster-Adams? I am trying to withhold judgement until I understand the intent of the comment.

Powell is not, and never has been on O-A’s level. This is a result of O-A’s:

1. Stated mission that at least 50% of the students come from native Spanish speaking homes;

2. Historical importance (O-A is nearly 50 years old and one of the oldest and best dual immersion public schools in the country). It is a national model for bilingual education;

3. Programming (introducing Mandarin as a 3rd language in 4th grade, Embassy partnerships, AP Spanish exam administered to 8th graders, student travel/exchange to Taiwan, Spain, and Costa Rica, etc); and

4. Test scores (self explanatory).

This list is not exhaustive. Just what came to mind quickly.

What you mean is that O-A's population, including its Spanish speaking population, is largely wealthy and has the associated clout/power to demand a Spanish speaking principal. Also, it's a DCPS neighborhood school, which is at odds with its "stated mission that half the kids come from Spanish speaking homes." It manages that by restricting the IB kids it admits for PK4 and preferencing non-IB Spanish speakers instead.

OA not IB parent here. Putting some holes in the pp statement.

OA is a good school but there has been a clear decline. It's so so disorganized, it's ridiculous. The middle school academics is not that strong. Those good test scores? Parents with money complementing with tutors. Chinese is just for a few, not all kids get "chosen" to be in the Chinese track, no explanation is given as to why a kid is chosen to be in a Chinese track, and there is no alternative track for those who are not chosen. Same for the international trips. Only the privileged ones get to go. There is a clear haves and have-nots feel to the school that is not entirely healthy.

Perspective is based on where you sit.

1. ALL students take Chinese in 4th and 5th grade, as a once per week elective. If your child wasn’t “chosen” to take Chinese as a 3rd language (daily class) for 6th through 8th grade, it’s because your child’s EOY test scores were too low in English, Spanish and/or math. Therefore, you’re child will take a support class in one of those subjects, instead of Chinese class. Information on EOY test score targets, in order to be selected for Chinese, are made clear to parents during the parent- teacher conferences first quarter. Btw, my children didn’t need any tutoring to excel at OA, or to qualify for Chinese.

2. International trips. There are three payment levels: full pay, reduced payment ($100+ off), or super discounted pricing for families receiving free or reduced meals. No one should expect to receive a completely free international trip. You do realize this is a capitalist country—home of the haves and have nots. Maybe you should enroll your child in a bilingual school where international trips aren’t offered, so you feel more comfortable.

I said exactly what I said. Zero apologies given.

You are wrong about number 1. That's not how it works. Many kids who have good grades on all those other subjects do not make it to Chinese in MS because there aren't enough spots for everyone, so they are randomly put in any other subject. But if that's what you want to believe, go ahead.

I said what I said. The school has a huge gap of have and have-nots that is not healthy. It could potentially be with the right leadership, but it isn't. Also, this isn't about me and how comfortable I feel. We are OK. This is about the have-nots receiving way less support at OA.

You seem to struggle with reading comprehension. You also don’t understand how Chinese class placement works at OA. It’s not based on inflated 4th and 5th grades in various subjects, it’s based on 5th grade EOY test scores in English, Spanish, and math. I’ve been through the Chinese placement process twice with my two OA lifers. I know how it works.

Once again, if the have-nots are not having their needs met at OA (e.g., free international trips), then they should transfer to a school that doesn’t offer such things and makes them feel more comfortable.

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Anonymous wrote:what about a Black woman to lead a predominantly Hispanic school? How far are you going with this?

That’s problematic as well unless the said black woman is Dominican. Dominicans are black people who speak Spanish.

You don’t think a Black person should lead a white school?

I don’t mind it but most white parents do mind having any black person lead a predominately white school. Just ask Principal Singh at Janney, Principal Byrd at Payne, Principal Eatman at Eaton, and Dr. Hooks at Hyde. The white parents at all of these schools had problems with a black person leading the school.

Have you lost your mind?? Eaton parent here waiting for the proof. Parents wanted Anderson to stay on, they picked a white guy and the teachers ousted him. Our entire community was routing for Eatman to become permanent and everyone is happy he is. Neither I nor anyone I know has a problem with him. And just FWIW, Eaton is 49% white.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:The Powell’s principal is black and doesn’t speak Spanish. She’s been there for 8 years or more.

Powell is NOT Oyster-Adams.

Race is irrelevant here. Hispanics who are native Spanish speakers can be any race. As an O-A parent, I just want a good principal who is a native Spanish speaker.

Doesn’t matter. I addressed the question at hand. An AA women has been Principal for 8 or so years at a dual-language school and doesn’t speak the target language.

Maybe O-A should follow as your leadership has been in shambles for some years.

[Anonymous]

Observation here. If Carrie Broquard was as bad as they say she is, then why has she been appointed to a new school versus being voted out like they did the former principal at Hardy or Eaton?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Observation here. If Carrie Broquard was as bad as they say she is, then why has she been appointed to a new school versus being voted out like they did the former principal at Hardy or Eaton?

She was not bad in ways DCPS cares about.

There aren’t enough prinicpals to take the job.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Observation here. If Carrie Broquard was as bad as they say she is, then why has she been appointed to a new school versus being voted out like they did the former principal at Hardy or Eaton?

She was only bad in the eyes of the lunatic fringe of Lafayette parents, who suddenly did not have a principal they could boss around. Now, the lunatic fringe is quite large at Lafayette, and they make all sorts of absurd demands, but DCPS central office clearly pays them no mind.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Observation here. If Carrie Broquard was as bad as they say she is, then why has she been appointed to a new school versus being voted out like they did the former principal at Hardy or Eaton?

She was only bad in the eyes of the lunatic fringe of Lafayette parents, who suddenly did not have a principal they could boss around. Now, the lunatic fringe is quite large at Lafayette, and they make all sorts of absurd demands, but DCPS central office clearly pays them no mind.

Although I think your statement is partially true, the staff turnover at Lafayette is pretty astounding and suggests to me that it’s not just the challenging parents who are ready for an admin change.

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Anonymous wrote:They should have just put Bruce Jackson back at Miner and put Katie Mustian Prall at Amidon-Bowen. That would have made the most sense. They could have just put Carrie at Oyster-Adam’s.

IB OA parent here with two lifer children. Comments like this reveal non-OA families’ ignorance about the school. Placing a non-Spanish speaking principal (Carrie) at OA is a non-starter. We’re very excited about Ms. Brito leading the school.

Please stay in your monolingual lane.

I think Carrie does speak Spanish actually but yes you need someone fully fluent and biliterate at OA.

Sorry, Spanglish doesn’t count.

Carrie is fluent in Spanish. I heard her having a full conversation in Spanish with a Latino parent at Lafayette last week. There’s some serious hate against Dr. Broquard that needs to stop. I would gladly send my little chickadee to any school being led by the phenomenal, exquisite, superb, splendid, and magnificent Dr. Broquard. She’s a true virtuoso and maverick of our time. The DC Standing Ovation award nominations are coming up and I will gladly be nominating Carrie Broquard.

Basic conversational Spanish, maybe. Fluent, absolutely not.
Signed, a native Spanish speaker, who doesn't have a beef about Carrie Broquard.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:The Powell’s principal is black and doesn’t speak Spanish. She’s been there for 8 years or more.

Powell is NOT Oyster-Adams.

Race is irrelevant here. Hispanics who are native Spanish speakers can be any race. As an O-A parent, I just want a good principal who is a native Spanish speaker.

What do you mean by that statement about Powell not being Oyster-Adams? I am trying to withhold judgement until I understand the intent of the comment.

Powell is not, and never has been on O-A’s level. This is a result of O-A’s:

1. Stated mission that at least 50% of the students come from native Spanish speaking homes;

2. Historical importance (O-A is nearly 50 years old and one of the oldest and best dual immersion public schools in the country). It is a national model for bilingual education;

3. Programming (introducing Mandarin as a 3rd language in 4th grade, Embassy partnerships, AP Spanish exam administered to 8th graders, student travel/exchange to Taiwan, Spain, and Costa Rica, etc); and

4. Test scores (self explanatory).

This list is not exhaustive. Just what came to mind quickly.

What you mean is that O-A's population, including its Spanish speaking population, is largely wealthy and has the associated clout/power to demand a Spanish speaking principal. Also, it's a DCPS neighborhood school, which is at odds with its "stated mission that half the kids come from Spanish speaking homes." It manages that by restricting the IB kids it admits for PK4 and preferencing non-IB Spanish speakers instead.

OA not IB parent here. Putting some holes in the pp statement.

OA is a good school but there has been a clear decline. It's so so disorganized, it's ridiculous. The middle school academics is not that strong. Those good test scores? Parents with money complementing with tutors. Chinese is just for a few, not all kids get "chosen" to be in the Chinese track, no explanation is given as to why a kid is chosen to be in a Chinese track, and there is no alternative track for those who are not chosen. Same for the international trips. Only the privileged ones get to go. There is a clear haves and have-nots feel to the school that is not entirely healthy.

Perspective is based on where you sit.

1. ALL students take Chinese in 4th and 5th grade, as a once per week elective. If your child wasn’t “chosen” to take Chinese as a 3rd language (daily class) for 6th through 8th grade, it’s because your child’s EOY test scores were too low in English, Spanish and/or math. Therefore, you’re child will take a support class in one of those subjects, instead of Chinese class. Information on EOY test score targets, in order to be selected for Chinese, are made clear to parents during the parent- teacher conferences first quarter. Btw, my children didn’t need any tutoring to excel at OA, or to qualify for Chinese.

2. International trips. There are three payment levels: full pay, reduced payment ($100+ off), or super discounted pricing for families receiving free or reduced meals. No one should expect to receive a completely free international trip. You do realize this is a capitalist country—home of the haves and have nots. Maybe you should enroll your child in a bilingual school where international trips aren’t offered, so you feel more comfortable.

I said exactly what I said. Zero apologies given.

You are wrong about number 1. That's not how it works. Many kids who have good grades on all those other subjects do not make it to Chinese in MS because there aren't enough spots for everyone, so they are randomly put in any other subject. But if that's what you want to believe, go ahead.

I said what I said. The school has a huge gap of have and have-nots that is not healthy. It could potentially be with the right leadership, but it isn't. Also, this isn't about me and how comfortable I feel. We are OK. This is about the have-nots receiving way less support at OA.

You seem to struggle with reading comprehension. You also don’t understand how Chinese class placement works at OA. It’s not based on inflated 4th and 5th grades in various subjects, it’s based on 5th grade EOY test scores in English, Spanish, and math. I’ve been through the Chinese placement process twice with my two OA lifers. I know how it works.

Once again, if the have-nots are not having their needs met at OA (e.g., free international trips), then they should transfer to a school that doesn’t offer such things and makes them feel more comfortable.

You make OA seem insufferable if there are parents there who say the have-nots at a public school should transfer. It’s gross.