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This is something I've tried to raise in another thread. There is a serious problem when this is how a good number of our schools are run. We are at LAMB and have seen what it can take to get a shift! It shouldn't be like this. We need to band together and advocate for more serious oversight by the PCSB and avenues for parents to have a say. Perhaps some changes in mandatory board makeups. Or in some other way - this can't keep happening at good schools. Check threads on here and you'll see it's happening at almost all the HRCS (and probably others too). 
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From what I can tell, SSMA's board follows all the proper rules for DC Public Charter Schools. Yet there is still no accountability at the school. It's really frustrating. I wonder if what's happening at SSMA could happen at a normal DC public school. My guess is no.

It seems like there's no option for parents who are dissatisfied except voting with their feet. I doubt that will hurt Shining Stars though since it offers a free Montessori education for 3, 4 and 5-year olds. Can't beat that at a daycare center.[/quote]

Well it could -- a vocal group of dissatisfied Lafayette parents have registered complaints with all levels of DCPS about their principal, and she is still there. They aren't hte only ones.

The difference is that there are more levels to lodge appeals (instructional superintendent, chancellor, DME). But the outcome may not be so different.[/quote]

Aprreciate the answer. Not encouraging though!!

How much of what we're hearing about low teacher morale and lack of autonomy at Shining Stars is true? Some people are saying it's just a few people who are disaatisfied. Other people are saying it's widespread but that people are afraid to speak up for fear of retaliation. Do you or anyone else know which is more likely true? Also why is Shining Stars seeking an asistant principal even after hiring a senior director? It seems like a lot of (unnecessary) money for admin.[/quote]

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