by Nora Pehrson As DC’s public and charter school kids head back to class this week, Forest Hills Connection wanted to take a step back and look at where the […]
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Neighborhood schools start new ‘Common Core’ tests
by Nora Pehrson Hearst, Murch and Wilson students start taking new standardized assessment tests this week, and Deal students will begin testing next week. No number 2 pencils are required. […]
Wilson teachers on the former principal, and what they want in their next leader
by Nora Pehrson In the middle of December, Wilson Senior High School’s then-principal revealed that DCPS would not be renewing his contract for the following school year. Just eleven days […]
Meet Hearst Elementary’s new principal, Jennifer Thomas
by Nora Pehrson Hearst Elementary may be a small school, but it has big plans for the future. Principal Jennifer Thomas describes it as a “little gem.” Thomas took the […]
Enjoy Forest Hills Connection? Please remember us in your year-end giving
by Marlene Berlin I started the Forest Hills Connection to develop a place for our community to share news and our diverse interests and talents. What I was hoping to […]
In-boundary for Murch, they chose Hearst
by Nora Pehrson Two public elementary schools serve Forest Hills, Van Ness, Wakefield and North Cleveland Park: Hearst and Murch. Hearst attracts most of its students from out of bounds […]
Still undecided about local races? Here’s a brief voter guide.
If you didn’t vote early, Tuesday, November 4th is your last chance to cast your ballot in the DC general election. If you’re still on the fence about candidates in […]
Ward 3 Board of Ed candidates answer our questions
by Nora Pehrson During early voting and the DC general election a week from today, DC’s Ward 3 residents are choosing a new State Board of Education (SBOE) member. The […]
DC commissioning artworks for Hearst School
by Nora Pehrson Calling all artists. The DC’s Department of General Services (DGS) is commissioning nine original art installations for the renovated Hearst Elementary School. The artworks, which will be […]
Ward 3 Board of Education candidates vow to be strong advocates for schools
by Nora Pehrson On the evening of October 7, the Foxhall Citizens Association hosted a public forum for Ward 3’s DC State Board of Education candidates Tricia Braun, Phil Thomas, […]