What makes a great public school, where students can truly thrive, teachers want to teach, and parents want to send their kids? As parents of students who have attended three schools operated by DC Public Schools (DCPS), we have a pretty good — and informed — idea. It takes adequate funding, supports and resources to address the needs and challenges of each school’s student population. It takes a respectful culture that values and supports all staff in the building, all students, and their families.

It takes a respectful culture that values and supports all staff in the building, all students, and their families. And it takes respect for teachers, including supportive working conditions and a contract with a pay raise that they haven’t received in three years. Read the Full Article Here!