The Ready Schools Project Town Hall Series is underway, with the first round of data to be released at the Ward 6 town hall meeting at Stuart Hobson MS, 410 E St., NE from 6:30 to 8:00pm with Councilmember Tommy Wells and State Board President Lisa Raymond scheduled to co-host the event.
 
These events are free and open to the public, and dinner (the food is free as well) will be provided. 
 
DC Voice is coordinating this, and other town halls, to bring students, parents, educators, faith based leaders, government officials, and other together to discuss this year's Ready Schools Project data that was collected by community members through interviews with over 100 school principals.

Please join us!

Community Presentation on the Historic Buildings of H Street Main Street

What: An illustrated talk on the Historic Buildings of H Street
Where: Atlas Performing Arts Center (Great Hall) at 1333 H Street N.E.
When: Tuesday, November 10th from 6:30-8:00 (mingling and light refreshments from 6:30-7:00; the program will be from 7:00-8:00)
Who: H Street Main Street and Advisory Neighborhood Commission 6A are sponsoring the presentation of the survey results by the firm EHT Traceries

Background on the Survey
The architectural history firm of EHT Traceries has completed a survey of the historic buildings on
H Street. The survey will provide a database on each building that can be used to create historic
programs, educate the community, promote development, and assist in restoration/preservation/
renovation of the corridor.

This survey was made possible through a collaborative eff ort among H Street Main Street, ANC 6A,
ABDO Development, and the Stanton Park Neighborhood Association.

Please join us on Tuesday, November 10th at 6:30 at “the Atlas” to learn from the historians about the diverse historic building stock of H Street.

Tuesday's event is being sponsored by:
H Street Main Street
DC Dept. of Small and Local Business Development
DC Neighborhood Investment Fund
Advisory Neighborhood Commission 6A

From an announcement:

Ludlow-Taylor Elementary School's first Open House is Tuesday, November 24th 6:30pm-8pm (snacks included).

Ludlow-Taylor is an Arts Integration Catalyst Schools and was selected to partner with the Fillmore Arts School, which brings Fillmore's Arts teachers to the school every week.

Come meet principal Carolyn Cobbs and two of the wonderful Pre-K teachers Ms. Sutherland and Ms. Johnson. Hear about Ludlow-Taylor's teaching philosophy and it's developing Reggio Emilia Program. Tour the classrooms and school and see for yourself the great things happening at Ludlow-Taylor.

Ludlow-Taylor Elementary School
659 G St NE (202) 698-3244
Tuesday, November 24th 6:30pm-8pm

 

Earlier this year, Councilmember Wells asked DDOT to take a close look at the intersection of 13th Street and Constitution Avenue NE, which is adjacent to Maury Elementary School. We had many reports of cars turning right into the crosswalk even as schoolchildren were crossing the street. A crossing guard helps work the intersection, but hazards remained.

DDOT dispatched its Ward 6 Planner, Jamie Henson, and Safe Routes to School Coordinator, Jennifer Hefferan to take a look. Not only did they agree to place a "No Right on Red" sign, they also have recommended implementing a “leading pedestrian interval” for the traffic signals at this location. DDOT informed Tommy yesterday that they will make these changes before the end of this year.

A leading pedestrian interval (LPI) means that the “walk” signal appears 3-6 seconds before the right-turning traffic gets a green light. The “walk” signal remains active for the duration of the green signal, but that brief early window for pedestrians increases safety and visibility. Because the schoolchildren will be able to cross before cars can even begin moving, they will already be in the crosswalk and visible to those vehicles making turns. This LPI also gives the crossing guard time to enter the crosswalk and be seen by drivers before the drivers start moving.

Thanks to Maury parents for bringing the matter to Tommy’s attention and to DDOT for its quick and helpful response.