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H Street NE Office Hours Thursday Morning

Written by Tawana Shuford
Tuesday, 01 April 2008
Reminder: H Street NE Community Office Hours Thursday Morning Please join Councilmember Tommy Wells for his rescheduled monthly H Street NE Community Office Hours, Thursday April 3, 2008 from 8:00 – 9:30 am., at Sidamo Coffee and Tea, 417 H Street, NE. The regular March meeting was rescheduled due to Spring Holidays. As a result of the rescheduling, there will be two April H Street NE Community Office Hours with Councilmember Wells. The second event will be the regularly scheduled H Street Community Office Hours on Thursday, April 24, 2008, which continues the 4th Thursday of the month tradition. A location for the 4th Thursday event will be announced at a later date. The events are a meet and greet atmosphere where Councilmember Wells visits at a business on the H Street NE Corridor to make his Council office more accessible to residents living in the neighborhood. Representatives from his constituent services staff will also be on hand to help handle requests from residents. Councilmember Wells moves to various locations on a monthly basis. Councilmember Wells also hosts a similar event for the SW Community Office Hours on the 2nd Thursday of every month at the Channel Inn on the Waterfront in Southwest. For more information please contact our office at 202-724-8072.
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 02 April 2008 )

High Tech Programs Coming Soon to Jefferson MS & Amidon ES

Written by Bonnie Cain
Friday, 28 March 2008
At the March 25th Jefferson Middle School PTA meeting, DCPS Chancellor Michelle Rhee explained what's in store for Jefferson and Amidon students, teachers and parents as their schools become high technology schools. She said that four DCPS schools will be transforming to high tech schools: our very own Amidon and Jefferson, as well as Whittier ES and Coolidge HS. The total program will take two or more years to fully establish. But by this coming fall: - Staff from the Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO) staff will work at the schools teaching technology classes - Schools will be completely wired and internet accessible - Teachers will have professional development over the summer - Elementary students will have laptops - Middle school students will be approaching a one-to-one computer ratio Chancellor Rhee also said: - DCPS is negotiating with Microsoft to set up one of its "Revolutionary" tech schools. Apple and Cisco are also interested - DCPS is looking at the feeder pattern from Jefferson so that students can continue the high tech curriculum in high school - Sixth grade teachers are being encouraged to transfer with Amidon students - Special education students will have extensive attention through the new technology Chancellor Rhee expressed interest in working with parents and grandparents to keep them up to date so that they can support their kids at homes and she is exploring setting up classes for parents in high technology.
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Last Updated ( Friday, 28 March 2008 )

New York Times Covers Arthur Capper Carrollsburg

Written by Charles Allen
Friday, 21 March 2008
The New York Times today writes up the ongoing work at Arthur Capper Carrollsburg. They describe the District as "bucking the national trends" and outlines the hopes and struggles of creating mixed income communities. The story also includes short interviews from DC Housing Authority Director Michael Kelly and former resident and soon-to-be home owner Samantha Jackson. The article has a decent, but brief, summary and background of the project and how Hope VI funds have been the catalyst for this change. Link to article: Click Here. Listen to Michael Kelly: Click Here Listen to Samantha Jackson: Click Here
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Last Updated ( Friday, 21 March 2008 )

Take the Pledge, Get the Sticker

Written by Neha Bhatt
Thursday, 20 March 2008
Wouldn’t it be great if all drivers actually drove at the posted speed limits? Impossible, you might say, but now there is a program to help slow down speeding traffic. The Pace Car program is looking for people who want to help make traffic (especially in neighborhoods) flow at the proper speeds. You can help by becoming a leader who sets an example of the proper way to drive through neighborhood streets. Take the driver pledge and receive a Pace Car sticker for your car. You will become a positive force by agreeing to be a responsible driver who respects pedestrians, bicyclists, school zones, speed limits, and other safety traffic laws. If enough drivers in a neighborhood become “pace cars” the culture of safe and courteous driving will develop. This is part of a public education campaign designed to remind drivers that many others who are not in cars also share the streets. It will increase community safety and make our streets friendlier and more enjoyable. To learn more about the program or to sign up to take the pledge and receive the sticker, go to http://www.waba.org/pacecar/. Pace Car Driver Pledge 1. I will drive within the posted speed limit on city streets. 2. I’ll treat people walking and bicycling with respect and will share the road safely with them. 3. I'll give myself enough travel time so that I'm not sacrificing courtesy or safety. 4. I will not be pressured by others' impatience to drive above the posted speed limit. 5. I’ll display the PACE CAR sticker on my vehicle, and encourage others to join!
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