August 18, 2016 | Volume 2, Issue 31
Dear Washingtonians,
This
week we announced the retirement of DC's top cop, Chief Cathy Lanier. In 1990,
Chief Lanier was sworn in as a patrol officer. Since then, she has shown
nothing but heart and dedication to the District and our community. She has
worked tirelessly to bring a sense of safety to DC, and has built a force of
officers who do the same. I often hear people from DC and beyond speak of
what an inspiration Chief Lanier is, and
I wholeheartedly agree.
Chief
Lanier's legacy is one of hard work, community and trust. During her
tenure, violent crime dropped 23 percent. She implemented a body-worn camera
program that is the most expansive and has the most progressive public access
rules in the country. Throughout everything, she led by example in
establishing the expectation that command staff be readily available to the
public.
We will
miss the Chief, but I know we will continue to build on her
successes. Chief Lanier will be leaving the District to become the
Senior Vice President of Security Operations for the National Football League.
As I said at the press conference announcing her retirement, the National
Football League got a good one. Thank you, Chief Lanier.
Sincerely,
ICYMI: The Mayor is spending the week at DC's Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) as part of a week-long review of their operations. Search #DCRAweek on Twitter to see photos and updates from the week.
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On Monday, Roosevelt High School will open its doors with a modernized look and a new global
studies focus. The school has recently undergone a
$140 million modernization including a restored auditorium, brand new atrium, and
state-of-the-art facilities.
In addition to a new look, Roosevelt will also
have a brand new global studies focus starting this school year. Together with
local and international partners, Roosevelt will offer a dual-language program
starting in 9th grade, dedicated global building spaces, as well as coursework and pathways that focus on increasing students’ global competence
and understanding. It will also offer an international academy for
new arrival immigrant students.
The Mayor will be at Roosevelt's opening celebration this Friday, August 19. Learn more about the event HERE.
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This school year, we have four new charter schools opening: Breakthrough Montessori, Washington Leadership Academy, Goodwill Excel Center and Rocketship DC PCS.
These four schools highlight the diversity of the District's educational offerings. Breakthrough Montessori, initially serving PK3 and PK4 students, provides the District with an additional Montessori program. Washington Leadership Academy, a blended learning high school, will offer a service learning component and will focus on developing technology-literate leaders. Goodwill Excel Center, which will offer on-site childcare and life coaching, will serve students age 16 and older and fill the gap between traditional high schools programs and adult
education programs. Rocketship is bringing their successful hybrid education model - using computers for a portion of the day to supplement classroom instructions - to DC.
To learn more about DC's charter schools and their start dates click HERE.
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Earlier this month, Ron Brown College Preparatory's first class of students joined teachers and staff for a two-week orientation and retreat. The new, all-boys public high school opens its doors this Monday. Ron Brown is one part of an effort by the District of Columbia Public Schools to ensure that every young man graduates with the skills necessary to be successful.
The Mayor, Chancellor and Deputy Mayor for Education will
kick-off the traditional public school year at Ron Brown on Monday, August 22.
To learn more about this innovative high school read these stories from the Washington Post and USA Today.
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Yesterday, EZ Street (WKYS-93.9 FM Radio Personality), Serve DC - The Mayor's Office on Volunteerism and the Taproot Foundation hosted a one-day My Brother's Keeper Volunteer Recruitment Fair.
My Brother's Keeper was launched by President Obama in 2014 to build ladders of opportunity for boys and young men of color. DC's recruitment fair featured 40 nonprofit and government agencies that provide direct interaction volunteer opportunities with young boys and men of color.
If you missed the fair, you can still find opportunities to volunteer or mentor at serve.dc.gov and serve.gov/mentor.
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On Saturday, August 20, come celebrate the music and memory of Go-Go music legend Chuck Brown at the 2nd Annual Chuck Brown Day.
This afternoon of outdoor fun will include live music by the Chuck Brown Band, with Plunky and the Oneness, and Secret Society. And, with school just a few days away, the Chuck Brown Foundation will have their annual back pack giveaway.
Learn more about Chuck Brown Day HERE.
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Watch the most recent District Minute to learn more about what has been going on in DC. This week features stories about the Mayor Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program Outstanding Summer Youth Celebration, the Mayor's Fifth Annual Senior Symposium, and National Forensic Week.
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The mission of the DC Department of Corrections (DOC) is to ensure public safety for residents of the District by providing an orderly, safe, secure and humane environment for the confinement of pretrial detainees and sentenced inmates, while providing meaningful opportunities for community reintegration.
DOC has an opening for a Door Systems Mechanic. The Door Systems Mechanic will be responsible for the installation, adjustment, maintenance, and repair of door operating equipment and for providing on-the-job training to inmate workers. All details
regarding this vacancy, including qualifications, can be found by visiting the job annoucement.
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