Independent evaluation of school reform begins

March 8, 2010

Bill Turque of the Washington Post D.C. Schools Insider reports on reformers’ testimony before an independent evaluating committee:

“The four principal figures in D.C. school reform were on their best behavior Monday when they visited with the National Research Council (NRC) committee that will conduct an independent evaluation of their efforts.

The rare joint appearance by D.C. Council Chairman Vincent C. Gray, Chancellor Michelle A. Rhee, State Superintendent of Education Kerri L. Briggs and Deputy Mayor for Education Victor Reinoso was part of an inaugural public meeting for the 13-member panel…”

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