2024-25 Performance Oversight Testimony: Deputy Mayor for Education and the District of Columbia Public Charter School Board

Senior Policy Attorney Danielle Robinette testified before the Committee of the Whole for the performance oversight of Deputy Mayor for Education (DME)and the District of Columbia Public Charter School Board (PCSB).

We commend the DME team for their focus on and commitment to the EDC!
Taskforce and addressing the barriers to attendance experienced by DC students and families. However, we urge the DME to consider and prioritize the unique needs of Students in the Care of DC. In the charter sector, we are concerned about the inadequate oversight and limited transparency of charter schools. PCSB’s monitoring and compliance procedures must be strengthened to proactively identify issues and protect DC students and school communities.