Saturday, 30 June 2012

[dcab-l] Tom Cat Reeder

I have learned that Tom 'Cat' Reeder, legendary Washington DC area radio voice passed away this afternoon (6/30) about 3:00PM. Tom Cat was a radio colleague of mine, and one of the last hosts of "Bluegrass Overnight" on WAMU 885FM. Bill Foster -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "DCAB-L" group. To post to this group, send email to dcab-l@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this...
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[dcab-l] Sterling fireworks postponed - Let's jam anyhow!

Due to the excessive heat and widespread power outages, the First Responders Appreciation Day events at Sterling Golf Club including band music and fireworks, have been postponed from today, June 30th. We intend to reschedule.   LET"S HAVE A MUSIC JAM INSTEAD! The Club (and kitchen) is open. A couple of us are already in. C'mon over. Jam starting 7-7:30 PM until....????   Dirk 703.6183215 cell ...
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Friday, 29 June 2012

[YEP-DC] Teaching Opportunities at Community Academy

The Dorothy I. Height Community Academy Public Charter School (CAPCS) serves children from preschool through 8th grade on five physical campuses and one virtual campus. We have made a commitment to excellence and the expectation of excellence informs all that we do. We offer an academically challenging program rooted in an ethical culture that promotes intellectual curiosity and social and civic responsibility....
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[YEP-DC] Apply to work as DCPS Master Educator!

You transformed your classroom; now help transform an entire district.   Join DC Public Schools as a master educator and be part of the movement to build the strongest teaching force in the nation.   As a part of DCPS' ground-breaking IMPACT performance assessment system, master educators serve as content based evaluators, providing feedback that helps transform teacher practice across the district....
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Thursday, 28 June 2012

[YEP-DC] July 17 - YEP Connect: Edu-Jobs (RSVP inside)

RSVP NOW FOR YEP CONNECT: EDU-JOBS WHAT: YEP Connect: Edu-Jobs WHEN: Tuesday, July 17, 2012, 6:30pm – 8:30pm WHERE: American Federation of Teachers building, 555 New Jersey Avenue NW (1.5 blocks from Union Station) RSVP: http://bit.ly/July2012YEPConnect Interested in advancing your career? Increasing your on-the-job responsibilities?...
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[dcab-l] DCBU/VFW Bluegrass Jam in Takoma Park

Everyone-- The next DC Bluegrass Union VFW Bluegrass Jam will be Monday, July 2, from 7:00-10:00 PM, at:         Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 350         6420 Orchard Ave., Takoma Park, MD         Google Maps:  http://tinyurl.com/VFWmap         Contact:       ...
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[dcab-l] Dupont Bluegrass Jam this Sunday, July 1, 11am - 2pm

Join us for the July edition of the first Sunday bluegrass jam this Sunday, July 1, at the Mansion on O St (2020 O Street N.W.), hosted by the DC Bluegrass Union. Musicians of all experience levels are welcome. We'll get started at 11am and will play til 2pm.   It's always helpful if you come prepared with couple tunes you'd like to lead! And if you haven't already, please join our facebook group!Admission...
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[BloomingdaleActionList] PSC hearing results

Bloomingdale neighbors -Many of you are aware, from Bloomingdale Civic Association meetings, ANC5C meetings, and neighborhood discussions, that neighbors on North Capitol had applied for a curb cut on S Street.  A meeting of the Public Space Committee was held this morning and the committee unanimously voted to deny the application. The members were very concerned about the loss of two parking spaces, the loss of the tree...
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[YEP-DC] JOB: Senior Executive, Operations and Finance at the Thomas B. Fordham Institute

http://www.edexcellence.net/about-us/careers/senior-executive-for-operations-and-finance.htmlThe OrganizationThe Thomas B. Fordham Institute is the nation's premier education-policy think tank. Our effectiveness stems from our core school-reform values, our credible research, and our considerable facility at agenda-setting, analyzing, explaining, commenting, and criticizing. Our small endowment gives us a valuable measure of independence.While...
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[BloomingdaleActionList] Cameras for alleys (fake and real)

Check out this link for fake security camera's with blinking light and motion detector (etc) for around $10.  I really hope that putting these around our alleys may offer inexpensive relief.    But, I also want to get real portable cameras to be shared by the community--being...
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[YEP-DC] Employment Opportunity at the US Department of Education

The U.S. Department of Education (ED) is looking for the best and brightest to ensure equal access to education and to promote educational excellence throughout the nation. ED's Office of School Turnaround (OST) in the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE) is looking to hire an Education Program Specialist. The applicant will perform professional work for ED's school turnaround...
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[YEP-DC] Opening with the University System of Georgia

Hi All, The University System of Georgia is hiring a Project Coordinator in their Office of Educational Access and Success. This would be a great position for someone recently out of undergrad who has an interest in education and policy.  The position is in Atlanta, Ga. Please feel free to share with those you think would be interested:https://usg.hiretouch.com/job-details?jobID=8201&job=project-coordinatorBest,Brandee...
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[dcab-l] Tonight, HILL CHAPEL, New Market, MD

Tonight, 7PM:   JOE HERRMANN, DAVID MCLAUGHLIN, & MARSHALL WILBORN   Hill Chapel House Concert    www.thehillchapelhouseconcerts.com   6 East Main St New Market, MD   301 882  7...
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Wednesday, 27 June 2012

Re: [BloomingdaleActionList] Keeping Bloomingdale Court clean

Hi All,Andy, Betsy's note reminded me that I meant to get back to you on this. Having lived adjacent to Crispus Attucks Park for 9+ years, this is all painfully familiar. One measure that seems to have some effect is motion activated spotlights behind people's houses, though that might just move the dumping down a few houses unless you have...
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[YEP-DC] Harvard Ed School's Summer Institute for Leadership in Analytics -- Registration ends 7/6/12

For those of you in data analytics for education, you may find this summer institute helpful.  It's pricey, but definitely worth looking into... -Chloe Because you hold an analytic role in education, our Activate ED partners at Harvard's Strategic Data Project are inviting you to register...
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Re: [BloomingdaleActionList] Keeping Bloomingdale Court clean

Andy - and anyone else Sharing some of the questions from the live chat today. If you want to see the whole chat, you can find it on the DPW site. Note, they didn't really answer my question - trying to get their feel on Scott's comment that signs might lead to more dumping. Comment From Betsy   Neighbors in Bloomingdale...
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[YEP-DC] Employment Opportunity - Member Services Coordinator at the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN)

CoSN is currently seeking candidates for our open Member Services Coordinator position.  The Member Services Coordinator serves as the hands-on professional assisting with overall membership and marketing strategies by possessing a thorough understanding of the Association Management System (AMS). Other responsibilities include liaison to the Board of Directors, overseeing committee volunteers, and staffing the Awards committee....
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[YEP-DC] Job opportunities at Playworks

See below for a note from Jill Vialet, the Founder/CEO of Playworks.  She's looking for new Executive Directors and other roles in cities across the country.  Please contact Jill/Playworks with your questions.  Good luck! ChloeHey Everyone,  It was an honor to get to speak to all of you last week as a panelist on scaling and keynote speaker at the Education Pioneers symposium. Thank you all for the...
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[YEP-DC] Exciting position at the DC Public Charter School Board

The DC Public Charter School Board (PCSB) seeks an innovative, hardworking Charter Agreement Specialist who will work with other PCSB staff to develop and implement transparent charter application, amendment, replication, renewal, and closure processes to increase the number and percent of high quality public charter school seats in Washington, D.C. Successful candidates are detailed-oriented, highly organized, and are able...
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Tuesday, 26 June 2012

[YEP-DC] Policy Analyst Opening at Education First

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