{"id":9590,"date":"2021-06-25T11:45:25","date_gmt":"2021-06-25T15:45:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/staff\/?p=9590"},"modified":"2021-06-25T11:58:04","modified_gmt":"2021-06-25T15:58:04","slug":"new-era-for-our-schools-last-edition-of-year-for-acps-insider","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/staff\/new-era-for-our-schools-last-edition-of-year-for-acps-insider\/","title":{"rendered":"New Era for Our Schools; Last edition of year for ACPS Insider"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>This Week\u2019s Headlines:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#a-new-era:-two-school-marquees\">A New Era: Two School Marquees Showcase New Names<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#celebrating-our-acps-retirees\">Celebrating Our ACPS Retirees<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#share-your-feedback-on-the-acp\">Share Your Feedback on the ACPS Student Code of Conduct<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#school-community-raises-12000-\">School Community Raises $12,000 To Honor Beloved Principal Through a Scholarship<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#acps-teacher-wins-25000-in-sch\">ACPS Teacher Wins $25,000 in Scholarship Fund Raffle<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#principal-receives-community-b\">Principal Receives Community Builders Award<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#we-will-\u2018see-you-again\u2019-in\">We Will \u2018See You Again\u2019 in August!<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#join-acps-leaders-in-the-annua\">Join ACPS Leaders in the annual American University School of Education Summer Institute on Education Equity and Justice<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Dear ACPS Staff,<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This week has been one that we can all celebrate together. On Tuesday, we gathered out front of Matthew Maury Elementary School to officially reveal the marquee with the new name, Naomi L. Brooks Elementary School. On Wednesday, we took pride in removing the name T.C. Williams from Alexandria\u2019s only high school and replacing it with Alexandria City High School. Our community, especially our students, spoke and called for equitable school spaces representing our diverse student body throughout the process. Changing the marquees was indeed a remarkable culmination of efforts initiated through The Identity Project. The results of these efforts are a huge milestone, yet only the beginning of systemic change, as we pursue our Equity for All 2025 Strategic Plan.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The last week of school is a time for celebration and promotion ceremonies. Our schools held ceremonies for kindergarten students advancing to first grade, fifth grade students moving on to middle school and eighth graders becoming high school students. Congratulations to our students and to the families, teachers, administrators and staff members who mentor and support our students every day!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today is our last ACPS Insider of the 2020-21 school year. As we head into summer, we wish all of our staff a summer full of self-care, inquiry, exploration and discovery. Everyone has worked incredibly hard this year, and you all deserve time for relaxation and renewal. I look forward to seeing our students and staff engaging in Summer Learning in July and welcoming back all of our ACPS community as we return to five days a week of in-person learning in August.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have a wonderful summer!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings, Jr.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Superintendent<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"a-new-era:-two-school-marquees\"><a id=\"a-new-era:-two-school-marquees\" name=\"a-new-era:-two-school-marquees\"><\/a><b>A New Era: Two School Marquees Showcase New Names\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17536\" src=\"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/PhotoCollage_20210624_143440035-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1280\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This week, ACPS officially changed the marquees at the two newly named schools: Naomi L. Brooks Elementary School (formerly Matthew Maury) and Alexandria City High School (formerly T.C. Williams). It is the first step in solidifying the new names for each school. The remainder of the changes to signage and other areas will take place over the next few months.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Naomi L. Brooks Elementary School<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On June 22, the Matthew Maury Elementary School community welcomed their new school name, as revealed on the updated school marquee. General Leo A. Brooks, Sr. (Mrs. Brooks&#8217; husband) and General Leo A. Brooks, Jr. (Mrs. Brooks&#8217; eldest son) joined us for this historical event. Principal Suzanne Hess also announced the winner of the community poll for a new school mascot and colors. The new mascot is the &#8220;Bees,&#8221; and the school colors are green and blue. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/acpsk12\/videos\/762252511120421\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watch the event on Facebook<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Naomi L. Brooks logo contest has launched today as well. Submit a logo design concept by July 16 on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/acpsweb.wufoo.com\/forms\/wu7nme40ndab2e\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Logo Design Submission Form<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Alexandria City High School\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On June 23, the T.C. Williams High School marquee officially changed to Alexandria City High School. Even though the school name has changed, the beloved Titans mascot and school colors of red, white and blue will remain. Two tenth grade students, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marie Hubbard and Kim-Anh Aslanian, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">created the new logo design concepts, revealed during the event. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/acpsk12\/videos\/901645104031921\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watch the historic unveiling on Facebook<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"celebrating-our-acps-retirees\"><a id=\"celebrating-our-acps-retirees\" name=\"celebrating-our-acps-retirees\"><\/a><b>Celebrating Our ACPS Retirees<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ACPS recently celebrated the tremendous dedication and contributions of the 49 employees who retired this year.\u00a0Together, these staff have contributed 982 years enriching the lives of thousands of students. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thank you for your commitment to ensuring the academic success and well being of our students, the engagement of our families and the support of our staff and our schools.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Denise Kochersperger \u2022 Special Education \u2022 Minnie Howard Campus \u2022 4 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fred Montgomery \u2022 Encore Music Teacher \u2022 Patrick Henry \u2022 5 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Andrea Sparks-Brown \u2022 Science Teacher \u2022 Minnie Howard \u2022 5 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nancy Ziegelbauer \u2022 Mathematics Teacher \u2022 T.C. Williams \u2022 5 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diane Koffman \u2022 Teacher Specialist \u2022 T.C. Williams \u2022 6 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cynthia Barron \u2022 Academic Interventionist \u2022 Douglas MacArthur \u2022 7 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frances (Donna) Brearley \u2022 Coordinator \u2013 TAG Programs \u2022 Central Office \u2022 9 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sandra Intrator \u2022 EL Teacher \u2022 John Adams \u2022 9 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ThuHang Nguyen \u2022 Director, Benefits &amp; Compensation \u2022 Central Office \u2022 9 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jane Temoshok \u2022 Kindergarten Teacher \u2022 Ferdinand T. Day \u2022 9 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mark Wise \u2022 Third Grade Teacher \u2022 Lyles-Crouch \u2022 10 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MaryEllen McCormick \u2022 Marketing Teacher \u2022 T.C. Williams \u2022 12 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dennis Randolph \u2022 Physical Education Teacher \u2022 T.C. Williams \u2022 12 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mark Eaton \u2022 English Teacher \u2022 T.C. Williams \u2022 14 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alexandra Drone \u2022 Reading Specialist \u2022 John Adams \u2022 16 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Richard Stevens \u2022 Social Studies Teacher \u2022 George Washington \u2022 16 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Isabel Alfaro \u2022 Custodian \u2022 Francis C. Hammond \u2022 17 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Felicia Basoah \u2022 School Nutrition Assistant I \u2022 Francis C. Hammond \u2022 17 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abdul Mangal \u2022 School Bus Driver \u2022 Transportation \u2022 17 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hazel Petty \u2022 Business Teacher \u2022 Francis C. Hammond \u2022 17 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jean Dean \u2022 First Grade Teacher \u2022 George Mason \u2022 18 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lisa Clausen \u2022 School Nurse \u2022 Mount Vernon \u2022 19 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eddi McKay \u2022 EL Teacher \u2022 T.C. Williams \u2022 19 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delila Prater \u2022 Instructional Assistant II \u2022 Charles Barrett \u2022 19 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sandra Slaven \u2022 Third Grade Teacher \u2022 George Mason \u2022 19 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Michael Stephens \u2022 School Bus Driver \u2022 Transportation \u2022 19 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Susan Horita \u2022 Instructional Coach \u2022 John Adams \u2022 20 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Holly Oros \u2022 Physical Education Teacher \u2022 George Washington \u2022 20 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patricia Shumaker \u2022 EL Teacher \u2022 William Ramsay \u2022 20 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lolita Breckenridge \u2022 Social Studies Teacher \u2022 Francis C. Hammond \u2022 21 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Laura Dickey \u2022 Art Teacher \u2022 George Washington \u2022 21 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toshio Horita \u2022 ITS Technician II \u2022 Central Office \u2022 21 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Larry Johnson \u2022 Custodian \u2022 Francis C. Hammond \u2022 22 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Janice Cheeseman \u2022 Occupational Therapist \u2022 Central Office \u2022 24 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beverly Vick \u2022 First Grade Teacher \u2022 Douglas MacArthur \u2022 25 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leona White \u2022 Second Grade Teacher \u2022 Samuel W. Tucker \u2022 25 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maureen Insani \u2022 Kindergarten Teacher \u2022 William Ramsay \u2022 26 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stephanie Dumouil-Hodge \u2022 Kindergarten Teacher \u2022 Samuel W. Tucker \u2022 28 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brenda Sweeney \u2022 Reading Specialist\/Interventionist \u2022 William Ramsay \u2022 29 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ronald (Ed) Adshead \u2022 Coordinator \u2013 Service Desk \u2022 Central Office \u2022 30 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tammy Ignacio \u2022 Lead Administrator \u2022 T.C. Williams \u2022 30 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JoAnn Scambos \u2022 Special Education Teacher \u2022 Lyles-Crouch \u2022 32 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nadine Brown \u2022 Instructional Assistant I \u2022 James K. Polk \u2022 33 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elouise Matthews \u2022 Reading Specialist\/Interventionist \u2022 William Ramsay \u2022 33 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pree Ann Johnson \u2022 Principal \u2022 James K. Polk \u2022 36 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alma Wood \u2022 School Bus Driver \u2022 Transportation \u2022 36 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vanessa Willis \u2022 School Bus Monitor \u2022 Transportation \u2022 37 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lorean Richardson \u2022 School Bus Driver \u2022 Transportation \u2022 39 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mary Ross \u2022 School Bus Driver \u2022 Transportation \u2022 45 years<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"share-your-feedback-on-the-acp\"><a id=\"share-your-feedback-on-the-acp\" name=\"share-your-feedback-on-the-acp\"><\/a><b>Share Your Feedback on the ACPS Student Code of Conduct<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17539\" src=\"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Student-Code-of-Conduct-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"853\" height=\"257\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are seeking your feedback on the ACPS Student Code of Conduct. You can review the current <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acps.k12.va.us\/codeofconduct\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2020-21 Student Code of Conduct<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Student Code of Conduct is a guide for students, families and staff that provides a uniform set of expectations for student behavior, attendance and academics. It also:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">serves as a resource to promote positive school behavior;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">describes the multi-tiered systems of support used to provide interventions to students in need of behavioral support;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">outlines procedures for concerns such as reporting bullying; and<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">explains conduct that could result in specific disciplinary actions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please take a moment to share your feedback through the Student Code of Conduct Online Survey in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/acpsweb.wufoo.com\/forms\/qvjvif21adqgva\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">English<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/acpsweb.wufoo.com\/forms\/w17sgjww180hw84\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spanish<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/acpsweb.wufoo.com\/forms\/w1ad14n70ssoigo\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amharic<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/acpsweb.wufoo.com\/forms\/w1neq5sm1rsjsc9\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arabic<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The survey should take about five minutes to complete and will close on July 16, 2021.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Marcia Jackson at <\/span><a href=\"mailto:marcia.jackson@acps.k12.va.us\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">marcia.jackson@acps.k12.va.us<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"school-community-raises-12000-\"><a id=\"school-community-raises-12000-\" name=\"school-community-raises-12000-\"><\/a><b>School Community Raises $12,000 To Honor Beloved Principal Through a Scholarship<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17541\" src=\"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/zissios.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"616\" height=\"256\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Lyles-Crouch Traditional Academy community honored their principal in a big way. Through an incredible outpouring of love and generosity, Lyles-Crouch families raised $12,000 through an Honor-A-Teacher party for beloved LCTA Principal Dr. Patricia Zissios. The money was donated to the Scholarship Fund of Alexandria (SFA) and named the \u201cDr. Patricia Zissios Scholarship.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This scholarship will assist a 2022 Titan with college expenses next year. Learn more about the scholarship on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alexscholarshipfund.org\/2021\/06\/15\/lyles-crouch-lion-families-raise-nearly-13000-for-dr-patricia-zissios-scholarship\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alexandria Scholarship Fund website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"acps-teacher-wins-25000-in-sch\"><a id=\"acps-teacher-wins-25000-in-sch\" name=\"acps-teacher-wins-25000-in-sch\"><\/a><b>ACPS Teacher Wins $25,000 in Scholarship Fund Raffle<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17542\" src=\"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/raffle.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1001\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Congratulations to T.C. Williams Teacher Jennifer Dargue, who was presented with a $25,000 check by Jack Taylor\u2019s Alexandria Toyota as a result of a raffle held this Spring to benefit the Scholarship Fund of Alexandria (SFA). As the raffle Grand Prize winner, Dargue had the choice of a 2021 Toyota RAV-4 or $25,000.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SFA is celebrating 35 years of investing in more than 5,000 Alexandria graduates by providing need-based financial support to realize college dreams. For more information about SFA or to make a tax-deductible donation, please visit the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.alexscholarshipfund.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SFA website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"principal-receives-community-b\"><a id=\"principal-receives-community-b\" name=\"principal-receives-community-b\"><\/a><b>Principal Receives Community Builders Award<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17543\" src=\"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Peter-Balas-award-IMG_0081.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">T.C. Williams High School Principal Peter Balas was honored with the Henry Knox Field-John Blair Lodge #349 Community Builders Award on June 22. The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Community Builders Award is given to those who show great involvement and contribute above and beyond to our local community. TJ Fisher, the current worshipful master of Henry Knox Field-John Blair Lodge #349, commended Balas for his hard work, tireless efforts and communications in leading Alexandria\u2019s only high school during the COVID-19 pandemic.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"we-will-\u2018see-you-again\u2019-in\"><a id=\"we-will-\u2018see-you-again\u2019-in\" name=\"we-will-\u2018see-you-again\u2019-in\"><\/a><b>We Will \u2018See You Again\u2019 in August!<\/b><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">James K. Polk Elementary School Music Teacher Jonathan Forbes wrote a song for his students to close out the 2020-21 school year. Take a look!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We wish you all a happy summer break and will see you in August!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/acpsk12\/videos\/4719698738044888\"><b>VIDEO: \u2018See You Again\u2019 by Polk Elementary Teacher Jonathan Forbes<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a style=\"display: block; text-align: center;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/acpsk12\/videos\/4719698738044888\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-height: 100%; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/videoapi-muybridge.vimeocdn.com\/animated-thumbnails\/image\/d17e0688-c0f1-4739-9785-01f1b1b2bd9e.gif?ClientID=vimeo-core-prod&amp;Date=1624561757&amp;Signature=e9abd56c09cb070d7ef76c879b8665a6b600f572\" alt=\"'See You Again'\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"join-acps-leaders-in-the-annua\"><a id=\"join-acps-leaders-in-the-annua\" name=\"join-acps-leaders-in-the-annua\"><\/a><b>Join ACPS Leaders in the annual American University School of Education Summer Institute on Education Equity and Justice\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17549\" src=\"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/amu.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"512\" height=\"229\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The annual American University School of Education Summer Institute on Education Equity and Justice conference is June 28-30, 2021. The virtual conference theme for 2021 is Leveling the Playing Field: Intersecting Race and Disabilities. This program provides professional development opportunities for community members, particularly educators, who want to learn promising practices that lead to equitable educational outcomes for underserved students, families, and communities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ACPS leaders and educators will serve as expert moderators and panelists for sessions, including Superintendent Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings, Jr., Board Chair Meagan Alderton, and ACPS teachers Sylvia Rahim, Adriana Moncree, Robin Jamison-Moorer, Linda Burden, Ra&#8217;Alim Shabazz and Leslie A. Jones. For more information on sessions and registration, please visit the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.american.edu\/soe\/summer.cfm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American University website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A New Era: Two School Marquees Showcase New Names \u2022\u00a0Share Your Feedback on the ACPS Student Code of Conduct \u2022\u00a0School Community Raises $12,000 To Honor Beloved Principal Through a Scholarship \u2022\u00a0ACPS Teacher Wins $25,000 in Scholarship Fund Raffle \u2022\u00a0Principal Receives Community Builders Award \u2022\u00a0We Will \u2018See You Again\u2019 in August! \u2022\u00a0Join ACPS Leaders in the annual American University School of Education Summer Institute on Education Equity and Justice<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":9591,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9590","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news-and-announcements"],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-04-16 19:28:27","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"category","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/staff\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9590","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/staff\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/staff\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/staff\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/staff\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9590"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/staff\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9590\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9609,"href":"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/staff\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9590\/revisions\/9609"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/staff\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9591"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/staff\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9590"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/staff\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9590"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/staff\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9590"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}