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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Nathan, I used to work in the DCPS Central Office but left recently. I'm sure you could find a good story there.
The turnover is huge, probably even worse than teacher turnover. It is hard to get things done because there are constantly new people being hired who don't know anything. Some good people are forced out because they raise uncomfortable questions, others leave. You really have to be Rah! Rah! and act like DCPS is amazing, otherwise your superiors view you as a negative jerk who needs to be removed. 
The Chiefs and Deputy Chiefs run their offices like fiefdoms. They are a huge part of the dysfunction especially the ones who have been there a while. They really protect their turf.
Communication between different groups and offices is terrible. Everyone is doing their own thing in isolation. It is not a happy place. Everyone is stressed out but not in a productive way.
Money is used very inefficiently. [/quote]

From your insider's perspective, how would you suggest re-creating the bureaucracy so it's not an inefficient waste machine and a respectful place to work?  Would entirely new management at the top do it, or would more drastic changes be necessary?[/quote]

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