Anonymous wrote:Certain people in central office are able to do what they want by exercising their hierarchical power. Depends on who you are and who you know. Just like with all DC government staff. You think non-DC resident Gene Pinkard (kids attend better schools in MD) was already promised Chancellor role because it was done objectively? Come on. He went from being a below mediocre principal at Reed for a few years to instructional superintendent, was in that role for less than a year, then promoted to an arbitrarily created role "Deputy Director of Turnaround" during a time Kaya Henderson cut NUMEROUS central office positions. Kaya and Gene are Georgetown alumni (side note: Gene's degree is in religion theory or something along those lines and not in education. He got his education degree from a distant learning/online program offered by Trinity here in DC). Kaya expedited this because she knew she was going to step down a long time ago. Gene's in her inner circle, he's supported by Jennie Niles, Katherine Bradley, and the other DFER money people because he originally started in charter schools (Maya Angelou) because of his non-ed background, and he is a black male. None of this is a coincidence considering timing, it started when Black Lives Matter was most trending, Kaya got pressure because despite increased test scores the racial gap between black students is the most alarming in the country, which resulted in $25million tax dollars going toward an "Empowering Males of Color" initiative that was executed poorly, isn't slightly innovative, and ultimately represents yet again that just because you're a black leader doesn't mean you care about black students. Apparently this is another reason there's no way they'd put a non-black person as Kaya's replacement which is why John Davis is not a real possible candidate.

Apologies for my tangent but here's a clear current example that it's always about who you know and not about fairness (or competency and earning it) especially here in DC. It goes for the same for DC government staff. I work for DC gov and although well-connected I do not have the clout to get my kids into just any DCPS school. Fortunately, I am pleased with their in-boundary school!

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Anonymous wrote:Do you have any quotes from people saying that? In my opinion, Rhee did a great job reorganizing the central office and making tough cuts. This did not endear her to very many people. The changes she instituted in instruction are slowly being dismantled.

LOL lots of money for lots of folks doing nothing!!!!

Anonymous wrote:Do you have any quotes from people saying that? In my opinion, Rhee did a great job reorganizing the central office and making tough cuts. This did not endear her to very many people. The changes she instituted in instruction are slowly being dismantled.

Anonymous wrote:Certain people in central office are able to do what they want by exercising their hierarchical power. Depends on who you are and who you know. Just like with all DC government staff. You think non-DC resident Gene Pinkard (kids attend better schools in MD) was already promised Chancellor role because it was done objectively? Come on. He went from being a below mediocre principal at Reed for a few years to instructional superintendent, was in that role for less than a year, then promoted to an arbitrarily created role "Deputy Director of Turnaround" during a time Kaya Henderson cut NUMEROUS central office positions. Kaya and Gene are Georgetown alumni (side note: Gene's degree is in religion theory or something along those lines and not in education. He got his education degree from a distant learning/online program offered by Trinity here in DC). Kaya expedited this because she knew she was going to step down a long time ago. Gene's in her inner circle, he's supported by Jennie Niles, Katherine Bradley, and the other DFER money people because he originally started in charter schools (Maya Angelou) because of his non-ed background, and he is a black male. None of this is a coincidence considering timing, it started when Black Lives Matter was most trending, Kaya got pressure because despite increased test scores the racial gap between black students is the most alarming in the country, which resulted in $25million tax dollars going toward an "Empowering Males of Color" initiative that was executed poorly, isn't slightly innovative, and ultimately represents yet again that just because you're a black leader doesn't mean you care about black students. Apparently this is another reason there's no way they'd put a non-black person as Kaya's replacement which is why John Davis is not a real possible candidate.

Apologies for my tangent but here's a clear current example that it's always about who you know and not about fairness (or competency and earning it) especially here in DC. It goes for the same for DC government staff. I work for DC gov and although well-connected I do not have the clout to get my kids into just any DCPS school. Fortunately, I am pleased with their in-boundary school!

Anonymous wrote:Principals used to have a lot more control over waitlists. Not so much anymore. Yes this has happened before and with a high ranking DCPS employee.

Anonymous wrote:And in fact, a couple of cops were recently slapped with a massive fine for sending their kids to Eaton, Deal and Wilson while they resided in MD.

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Anonymous wrote:Charters are allowed to give spots to their employees & staff. How is this any different?

How is it even remotely the same? The purpose of staff preference is to increase staff and teacher retention at the school. For immersion schools, it can bring in children who are native speakers.

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Anonymous wrote:Charters are allowed to give spots to their employees & staff. How is this any different?

How is it even remotely the same? The purpose of staff preference is to increase staff and teacher retention at the school. For immersion schools, it can bring in children who are native speakers.

It is providing an untaxed benefit to non-residents, and another great way to depress teacher wage at charters.

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Anonymous wrote:Charters are allowed to give spots to their employees & staff. How is this any different?

How is it even remotely the same? The purpose of staff preference is to increase staff and teacher retention at the school. For immersion schools, it can bring in children who are native speakers.

It is providing an untaxed benefit to non-residents, and another great way to depress teacher wage at charters.

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Anonymous wrote:Charters are allowed to give spots to their employees & staff. How is this any different?

How is it even remotely the same? The purpose of staff preference is to increase staff and teacher retention at the school. For immersion schools, it can bring in children who are native speakers.