August 25, 2016 | Volume 2, Issue 32
Dear Washingtonians,
Thousands
of students from across the District began a
new school year on Monday. Each new school year represents a fresh start and an
opportunity to learn, have fun, be inspired, and to set goals and work hard to
achieve them.
This
year, we are excited about opening six new public schools. We also launched several exciting new academic programs – a global studies program at the
recently renovated Theodore Roosevelt High School; a Public Safety Academy at
Anacostia High School; two career academies in information technology and
engineering at H.D. Woodson High School; and the first dual-language
program east of the Anacostia River at Houston Elementary School. All of these
new schools and programs mean more pathways to the
middle class.
We
all know that it takes a village to raise a child. In our case, it takes a
District. Thank you to everyone who is dedicated to making this school year a
great one.
Sincerely,
ICYMI: Mayor Bowser kicked off the 2016-2017 School Year at Ron Brown College Preparatory High School. You can watch the event HERE.
 Download the "Stat of the Week" and share on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
This
school year, Anacostia High School is launching an academy to prepare students for careers in
public safety. Students in the program will work with and shadow DC Metropolitan Police
Department (MPD) officers, and will have the opportunity to
learn more about law enforcement through internships. By the time they
graduate, students will have earned six
credits toward becoming a cadet through the MPD Cadet Program at the University
of the District of Columbia Community College.
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 Looking
to start a business in the District? There is now an easier way, thanks to a new online
business portal. Now, most businesses can skip the line and
apply for a business license, renew a license,
or become certified as a business enterprise without
making a trip to the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA).
The
launch of the portal comes just a week after Mayor Bowser visited DCRA in an effort to
improve the agency’s customer service and ensure we are meeting the needs of
residents and businesses across the District.
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 Throughout
September, the District will highlight its creative capital with the launch
of 202Creates.
During this month-long showcase, residents and agencies from across DC
will come together to celebrate the District's vibrant and diverse creative
economy. In September, check out 202creates.com to learn about events and use
the hashtag #202creates to follow the conversation on social media.
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 Do
you want to help educate District residents about DC statehood? If so, we welcome you to become a member of the 51
Statehood Speakers Bureau!
Members
of the 51 Statehood Speakers Bureau are provided training, talking
points, and materials to explain the importance of statehood. Speakers attend
meetings and events in every ward, including ANC meetings, civic association
meetings, and community events.
The next training is on Wednesday, September 7 at 6:00 p.m. To sign up for the Statehood Speakers Bureau, go HERE. To learn more about the fight for statehood, go to statehood.dc.gov.
Last
Thursday, Mayor Bowser joined Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen to light
up the Francis Case Memorial Bridge. Set to open in October 2017, The
Wharf is one the District’s most transformative development projects, creating
6,000 jobs, affordable housing, and retail and revitalizing the Southwest
waterfront. At Thursday's celebration, Mayor Bowser had the honor of
pushing the button to light the bridge blue.
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The
District Department
of Transportation (DDOT) is committed to achieving an exceptional
quality of life in the nation’s capital through more sustainable travel
practices, safer streets and outstanding access to goods and services. The
Traffic Control Branch has the responsibility of maintaining adequate traffic
flow throughout the District.
DDOT
has an opening for a Safety Technician. The Safety Technician is responsible
for assisting children and other pedestrians with safely crossing streets
and reporting traffic infractions to the appropriate officials. All
details regarding this vacancy, including qualifications, can be found by
visiting the job annoucement.
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