(Washington, DC) – Tomorrow, February 3 at 11 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser and Chancellor Kaya Henderson will announce extended year at several DC Public Schools for the 2016-2017 school year. Research suggests that time away from school during the summer contributes to the achievement gap. Providing more time for instruction not only increases time for reading and math, it also provides students more time to explore art, music, foreign language, and other interests. School districts across the country that have implemented extended year have seen significant gains among their student bodies.
This event is part of Education Week, Mayor Bowser’s week-long effort to highlight how the District is accelerating the pace of school reform and creating pathways to the middle class for District residents.
WHO:
Mayor Muriel Bowser
Councilmember David Grosso, Committee on Education Chair
Kaya Henderson, Chancellor of DC Public Schools
Charlotte Butler, Principal of Hart Middle School
Natalie Hubbard, Principal of Raymond Education Campus
WHAT:
Announcement of Extended Year Schools and Education Week with Mayor Bowser
WHEN:
Wednesday, February 3 at 11 am
WHERE:
Hart Middle School
601 Mississippi Avenue, SE
*Bus Routes: A2, A6, A7, A42, A46, W1, W2, W3*
Press interested in attending the event are asked to RSVP to [email protected].