June 28, 2018 | Vol. 4, Issue 26
Dear Washingtonians,
Our
public schools have come a long way in preparing DC’s next generation for
college and career readiness. This
past school year, we faced our challenges head-on, and for the first time in
reform history, took on the task of reevaluating our graduation standards. Because of all we learned this school year, we are better positioned than ever to take on long-standing challenges in our schools.
Today, to help us build on our progress, we kicked off the
search for the next permanent chancellor of DC Public Schools (DCPS). As we go through
this process, the community's thoughts, ideas, and concerns will be essential in helping us make the right choice for our students, our families, and DCPS.
In the weeks to come, we will
host community forums, but we also ask that you submit feedback at ourschools.dc.gov.
Together, we will continue to
put students first, focus on equity and excellence, and have the courage to
improve.
Sincerely,
 This Saturday, join fellow Washingtonians, experts, and representatives from DC Government at Form-a-Palooza. Together, we will overhaul five DC Government forms:
- DC
Public Schools Enrollment Packet
- Child
Care Subsidy Application
- Certificate
of Occupancy
- Food
Truck Health Certificate Application
- Disability
Parking Space & Placard Application
Attendees will choose one form to work on with a small group of fellow
residents. Your goal? To produce a rough prototype of a new and improved
version of your form!
No
experience is needed - all are welcome and needed! Free child care will be provided
for children between the ages of two and eight (please request a child care
spot when registering).
Register HERE.
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Celebrate Independence Day with Mayor Bowser at the Barracks Row Fourth of July Parade and the Annual Palisades Parade and Picnic!
Register to walk in the Barracks Row Parade HERE and the Palisades Parade HERE.
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 Join the Bowser Administration on Saturday, July 7 for street food, art, cultural
performances, and more at the Chinatown Community Festival in Chinatown Park (5th and I
Street, NW).
Learn more and RSVP HERE.
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To better meet the needs of Washingtonians, the Department of Human Services' Service Centers will start opening earlier. Beginning Monday, July 2, service centers will open at 7:30 a.m., Monday through Friday. To align with customer demand, these early morning hours will replace the Wednesday evening late-night hours.
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 This
week’s District
Minute features
stories about the kickoff of the Mayor Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program, the groundbreaking of new affordable housing in Mount Vernon Triangle, and the DC Office of Cable Television, Film, Music, and Entertainment's historic Emmy win.
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 The
Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is the primary law enforcement agency
for Washington, DC. MPD's mission is to protect DC's residents and
visitors through high-quality community policing, state-of the-art
information technology, and a commitment to innovation.
MPD
has an opening for an IT Program Manager. This position is responsible for providing project management support for District-wide applications development and technical management of IT systems. All details regarding this vacancy, including qualifications, can be found by visiting the job announcement.
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