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Sunday, 30 June 2013

Re: [dcab-l] New DC open Bluegrass Jam- 2nd & 4th Tuesdays

What time???

On 6/30/2013 5:27 PM, Matt wrote:
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> The U Jam upstairs at Solly's at the corner of U and 11th. All levels
> welcome.
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> I'll be hosting with Garrett Wren. Join in, or let your DC buds know
> that theres another Jam on the radar in the District.
>
> Here's the Facebook page, check it out!
> https://www.facebook.com/UJamUpstairsAtSollysUStreetTavern
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> Thanks, and look forward to seeing you there.
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[dcab-l] New DC open Bluegrass Jam- 2nd & 4th Tuesdays

The U Jam upstairs at Solly's at the corner of U and 11th. All levels welcome.

I'll be hosting with Garrett Wren. Join in, or let your DC buds know that theres another Jam on the radar in the District.

Here's the Facebook page, check it out! https://www.facebook.com/UJamUpstairsAtSollysUStreetTavern

Thanks, and look forward to seeing you there.

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Saturday, 29 June 2013

[dcab-l] George McCeney....

....was mentioned last night at the Ralph Rinzler Concert. This preceded the Seldom Scene appearance at the Smithsonian Institute Festival of American Folklife. I think he had something to do with the early days (late 60s?) of the festival. George - care to fill in the details? Thanks.
BTW - the SS did a great set. Lots of the festival participants were taking photos and videos. They all seemed to be enjoying the music. One funny moment involved the closed captioning system. It showed the "manned line" was being played by "Blew Reed." ;-]

Mike Marceau
www.veteransforpeace.org

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Friday, 28 June 2013

[dcab-l] Seeking band in Balmer for July 4

Hi folks. This fellow is looking for a band on July 4 from 6-10pm. His budget is $500, plus he'll feed you and give you beer.

Jake Slater
443-253-9187

Randy

[YEP-DC] Job Opening - Data Analyst - FOCUS

Job Description: Data Analyst

About Friends of Choice in Urban Schools (FOCUS)

FOCUS is a 16-year-old 501 (c)(3) non-profit that works with lawmakers, the media and the public to communicate the benefits of the District's public charter school reform. Since our founding, FOCUS has advocated for equal public funding for charter schools; to free up surplus public school buildings for their use; and to protect their autonomy. FOCUS uses high-quality data analysis to provide key stakeholders with an accurate picture of school performance, enrollment and other relevant information.

Position Overview

The Data Analyst will be a vital part of a fast-moving and influential organization in DC education. A successful candidate will be technical, quantitative, analytical and creative. There are many responsibilities outlined already, but in a small office, there are also opportunities to control your work and create your own projects.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, update and improve FOCUS's database of school- and student-level data. The data is currently housed in a MS SQL Server Database.

• Analyze data and create compelling data visualizations to distribute to DC politicians and government staff.

• Maintain, update, and improve the FOCUS School Quality Dashboard using cuttingedge data visualization software.

• Collect, maintain and analyze publicly-released data, including information on testing performance, enrollment, funding, and facilities.

• Organize and display advocacy graphs on the FOCUS website.

• Fact-check all statistics quoted in external communications.

• Supply our partner charter support organizations with reliable data to support their efforts.

• Other responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

• Strong technical and data warehousing skills. A successful candidate will be comfortable designing database architecture and maintaining data integrity using TSQL code.

• Knowledge of GIS software and programming languages is preferred.

• Strong quantitative skills. The successful candidate will be able to think flexibly about data and statistics to support compelling narratives.

• Strong communication skills required.

• Knowledge of education reform issues preferred.

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred.

To apply, please send a resume and letter of interest to jobs@focusdc.org.

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Re: [dcab-l] From the listmom: Strange behavior with digests?

Well, I also got a "moderator's spam report" with four gig announcements and a real spam message dating back to January or so. I imagine someone at Google found a cache that needed clearing and decided to send it all instead of just deleting. I've heard from about 10 or so folks who've experienced this and those are just the ones who read it in the most recent digest.

If you all continue to receive things, let me know. I don't know that I can actually do anything but I'm searching for an address at Google to which I can forward these messages. They seem to have "product forums" for everything EXCEPT groups. Imagine.

Feeling your pain,

Debbie D.

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On Fri, Jun 28, 2013 at 12:33 PM, Bill Foster <swfoster@shentel.net> wrote:

Must be a server 'echo'...

On 6/28/2013 12:32 PM, Debbie Durant wrote:

I've had two reports in two days of people getting multiple digests with old messages. If you've seen this behavior and haven't already heard from me, please send me a note privately (debd138 @ gmail.com).

Debbie D.

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[BloomingdaleActionList] Fwd: Comcast Replacement Project

Fyi about Comcast cleaning up lines in alleys and expanding work to Saturdays.

Betsy

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From: Tucker, Thomas
Date: Friday, June 28, 2013
Subject: Comcast Replacement Project
To: Dianne Barnes <dianne_brns@yahoo.com>, "Barnes, Dianne (ANC 5E09)" <5e09@anc.dc.gov>, "Mueller, Mark (ANC 5E08)" <5e08@anc.dc.gov>
Cc: Betsy McDaniel <bloomingdame@gmail.com>, "Chris (cvf27@yahoo.com)" <cvf27@yahoo.com>

Dear Commissioner Barnes and Mueller:

As you are aware, Comcast has been working diligently in the Bloomingdale community since mid-May to replace and fix our aerial plant. We understand the importance of this work to your community. To date, we have cleaned up and replaced more than 200 aerial drops. Aerial drops are the wires that connect to your home from the telephone poles ("drops"). The drops transmit our cable, internet and telephone services from the pole to your home using cable wires. We are removing the wires that cross the yard and performing maintenance on poles with excess wires.

While we have made a lot of progress, and we have heard from many residents that they are pleased with our work and progress thus far, our work is not complete. We held a community meeting on May 4 with the Bloomingdale residents and we advised them that we would need their help and cooperation to gain entry to a number of back yards in order to gain access to poles and our plant. As Comcast technicians have worked to complete the drop removal process, we have run into multiple residences where we could not access the pole. We require prior clearance from the residents to enter their premises and complete the work.

To date, the replacement project has operated Tuesday through Friday. It is our intent to add Saturdays to the work schedule and add additional personnel. We hope that by adding Saturdays we will be able to gain greater access to those homes in which we require access to backyards.

We will work this Saturday, June 29. Please see below a list of the range of addresses and streets in which we will work this Saturday. Our plan going forward is to provide the community with notice a week prior of the addresses and streets that we will work on the following Saturday. We will provide this notice via the Bloomingdale community list serve. We are hopeful that the list serve will serve as an additional opportunity for impacted residents to gain awareness of our work and the need to gain access to their premises. In addition, we hope that the community can help generate awareness of this work and encourage residents to contact us. We will, of course, continue to place a door hanger on the residence. These notices provide the project supervisors direct cell phone numbers in order to schedule an appointment.

On Saturday, June 29, we will work on the following streets: U Street, NW, V Street, NW and 1, Street, NW

As I indicated above, the specific doors will be tagged with a request that the resident contact the site supervisor Tyrone Duckett at (240) 882-7104 to schedule a time to provide access. If any resident has additional questions, they can contact me directly at 202.635-5526. Thank you.

Thomas Tucker

Senior Director, Government and Regulatory Affairs

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[dcab-l] Brunswick, MD bluegrass jam

June 30th is a fifth Sunday this month, which means that Beans in the Belfry is hosting a bluegrass jam from 3-5 PM. This weekend will be slightly different from previous sessions. The Unstrung String Band (Bluegrass and Old Time/Dulcimer tunes) is going to play a short set at 3. Ernie Bradley of Grassy Ridge will be joining us for that. Following the short set which everyone is welcome to jam to, hosting will be taken up by Dino Delray of the Compadres. We may see a little swing, a little rockabilly, a little something besides just bluegrass. Should be fun - please join us. 3-5 PM with option to extend to 6 at Beans in the Belfry, Brunswick, MD, this Sunday, June 30th - more info here:

http://www.beansinthebeflry.com

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Re: [BloomingdaleActionList] McMillan - HPRB June 27

Press release attached, FYI

On Fri, Jun 28, 2013 at 11:51 AM, Betsy McDaniel <bloomingdame@gmail.com> wrote:

ICYMI

I attended the HPRB meeting yesterday, and found it hard to see the details in the powerpoint, presentation - not sure how it looked online. Envision has posted it on their site - see forwarded email.

FoM has posted a response to the meeting, and the letter from NTHP.

http://friendsofmcmillan.org/

Video is not online yet, but should be soon here-

http://planning.dc.gov/DC/Planning/Historic+Preservation/About+HPO+&+HPRB/Who+We+Are/Historic+Preservation+Review+Board/Video+Broadcast

Betsy

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Date: Fri, Jun 28, 2013 at 10:54 AM
Subject: McMillan Buildings Presented to HPRB Today
To: Betsy <bloomingdame@gmail.com>

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McMillan Buildings Presented to HPRB Today

The Vision McMillan Partners team presented proposed building concepts to the Historic Preservation Review Board today. The presentation, excerpted here, featured the first phase of new construction for the site: two healthcare facilities, grocery store and apartment building, townhomes, community center and the public park.

After the team's presentation, the board heard testimony from the community both in support and in opposition. The Board deliberation was cut off at 5PM. Five members spoke before the cut off, and VMP was invited back on July 11^th.

What we heard in brief:

The park and community center were praised, particularly the south east edge with the stormwater pond, redesigned entrances with cell details and community center.

The Board member who spoke expressed concerns about the cohesion of building designs and talked about the need for more uniformity and that everything on the site should express how special the site is.

The Board hopes to see Cell 14 more activated and connected to the adjacent building.

VMP will return July 11^th at noon to hear more, and will be sure to share what happens next.

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Re: [dcab-l] From the listmom: Strange behavior with digests?

Must be a server 'echo'...

On 6/28/2013 12:32 PM, Debbie Durant wrote:

I've had two reports in two days of people getting multiple digests with old messages. If you've seen this behavior and haven't already heard from me, please send me a note privately (debd138 @ gmail.com).

Debbie D.

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[dcab-l] From the listmom: Strange behavior with digests?

I've had two reports in two days of people getting multiple digests with old messages. If you've seen this behavior and haven't already heard from me, please send me a note privately (debd138 @ gmail.com).

Debbie D.

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[BloomingdaleActionList] McMillan - HPRB June 27

ICYMI

I attended the HPRB meeting yesterday, and found it hard to see the details in the powerpoint, presentation - not sure how it looked online. Envision has posted it on their site - see forwarded email.

FoM has posted a response to the meeting, and the letter from NTHP.

http://friendsofmcmillan.org/

Video is not online yet, but should be soon here-

http://planning.dc.gov/DC/Planning/Historic+Preservation/About+HPO+&+HPRB/Who+We+Are/Historic+Preservation+Review+Board/Video+Broadcast

Betsy

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From: Vision McMillan Partners <info@envisionmcmillan.com>
Date: Fri, Jun 28, 2013 at 10:54 AM
Subject: McMillan Buildings Presented to HPRB Today
To: Betsy <bloomingdame@gmail.com>

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McMillan Buildings Presented to HPRB Today

The Vision McMillan Partners team presented proposed building concepts to the Historic Preservation Review Board today. The presentation, excerpted here, featured the first phase of new construction for the site: two healthcare facilities, grocery store and apartment building, townhomes, community center and the public park.

After the team's presentation, the board heard testimony from the community both in support and in opposition. The Board deliberation was cut off at 5PM. Five members spoke before the cut off, and VMP was invited back on July 11^th.

What we heard in brief:

The park and community center were praised, particularly the south east edge with the stormwater pond, redesigned entrances with cell details and community center.

The Board member who spoke expressed concerns about the cohesion of building designs and talked about the need for more uniformity and that everything on the site should express how special the site is.

The Board hopes to see Cell 14 more activated and connected to the adjacent building.

VMP will return July 11^th at noon to hear more, and will be sure to share what happens next.

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[YEP-DC] Data Quality Campaign Open Position

DQC is looking for a Senior Associate with a strong background in federal policy – Hill work a plus!

Full Posting: DQC Senior Associate, Analysis

Please send resume, cover letter, and list of three references (with email addresses) to

employment@dataqualitycampaign.org. Please indicate "Senior Associate, Analysis, Federal Policy" in the subject line. DO NOT REPLY TO THIS ADDRESS.

Senior Associate, Analysis, Federal Policy

Organization Summary:

The Data Quality Campaign (DQC) is a national, collaborative effort to support state policymakers and

other key leaders to promote the effective use of data to improve student achievement. During 2013–15

DQC will focus on the following goals:

1. Demonstrate the value of data.

2. Position data priorities through policy lenses.

3. Encourage the implementation of data priorities to build capacity.

Job Description:

Contribute to DQC's efforts to implement federal policy strategies designed to support DQC's mission to

support state policymakers and other key leaders to promote the effective use of data to improve

student achievement.

Essential Job Functions:

Analysis

• Analyze DQC education data policy initiatives; consult with policy, advocacy, and research team

to determine which should be advocated for at the federal level.

• Summarize and interpret relevant court decisions, legislation, and executive actions for internal

use.

• Advise director on which federal requests for comment, legislation, and executive orders DQC

should take action on when invited.

• Manage projects that contribute to the implementation of national and federal policy initiatives.

Framing

• Author effective materials related to DQC's education data policy priorities for federal officials'

consumption.

• Draft responses to federal requests for comment.

• Work with DQC policy staff to generate strategies to address emerging issues in the federal

arena.

Communication

• Respond effectively to requests for information and policy assistance from federal policymakers,

national partners, and the DQC team.

• Conceptualize, manage, and execute special projects, often in collaboration with external

partners.

• Inform policy and communications staff about current events in federal education data policy.

Seek information from policy and communications staff about current eventsin states and

national partner organizations.

• Support executive director with preparation for events and meetings.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Comprehensive understanding of policy process and strategies for issue advocacy.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills and demonstrated experience in writing, editing,

and producing written materials.

• Ability to work as part of a collaborative team in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment.

• Ability to assume responsibility and take independent action.

• Ability to successfully juggle multiple projects and competing priorities on a deadline.

• Competency in relevant computer software programs, such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Passion for improving student achievement and intellectual curiosity about education policy

issues.

Education and Experience:

• Master's degree in public policy, education research, or related content area preferred.

• Bachelor's degree in public policy, education research, or related field required.

• 4–6+ years of required work experience with state and federal policymaking process and

implementation.

• 4–6+ years educational and practical experience with education policy landscape, including key

players, issues, policies, programs, and initiatives.

• Demonstrated experience in building and nurturing partnerships with researchers, nonprofit

organizations, and policymakers and the ability to work effectively with a variety of colleagues,

funders, and state and federal officials.

• Excellent proficiency in policy analysis and research synthesis skills with the ability to conduct

quantitative and qualitative analysis and disseminate the results to targeted audiences.

• Demonstrated experience in project management and track record of successfully completing

projects efficiently and on time; strong project management, problem solving, and

organizational skills.

• Equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and

abilities have been acquired may be considered.

Compensation:

Starting salary commensurate with qualifications. Excellent benefits and work environment.

Reports to:

Director, Federal Policy

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

The Data Quality Campaign is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants

will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin,

disability, age, citizenship status, Vietnam era or special disabled veteran's status, or sexual orientation.

Under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act, disability

accommodations will be provided, as needed.

Thursday, 27 June 2013

[YEP-DC] Grant Available: Books for kids in low-income schools without school libraries

Request for Proposals: Books for kids in low-income schools with no school libraries

Grant applications are due July 1 at midnight . Visit enjoyreading.org/partner-schools to apply.

Do you believe that kids' access to books they WANT to read can significantly increase their reading ability?

Are you a teacher or other professional working in a low-income public or public charter school in Washington, DC without a school library?

If the answer is yes, EnjoyReading has a grant just for you.

EnjoyReading, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization incorporated in Washington, DC, plans to combat city-wide low reading performance by its public school children without access to books at home or in school libraries. Research shows that creating a steady stream of new, age-appropriate books has been shown to nearly triple interest in reading within months. We believe one of the best ways to increase reading performance is for students to have access to high quality books they choose -- books they WANT to read.

EnjoyReading will grant the award from a pool of applicants aiming to serve their whole elementary (K-5) class (or up to 25 students from a Resource teacher or other educator without a homeroom class) and will provide these students with catalogs of books to choose from.

The students will select and receive one book per month, 10 books per year, to add to their home libraries. This will increase the amount of books read in the awardee's classroom by 250. The catalog will be compiled with the most current and well requested titles.

The program will also include two family literacy nights at your school hosted by EnjoyReading staff and the grant-winning educator.

Grant applications are due July 1 at midnight . Visit enjoyreading.org/partner-schools to apply.

[YEP-DC] Job Opening: Office and Residence Hall Manager, Boston University Washington, DC Programs

Boston University is seeking an Office & Residence Hall Manager for the Boston University Washington, DC Program. This is a full-time position located in Washington, DC. The Boston University Washington, DC Program provides undergraduate students with academic coursework, professional internships, and co-curricular experiences that challenge students to develop a deep knowledge of the Washington community and institutions. The program emphasizes but is not limited to the fields of communications and media, government and politics, and international relations. The Office & Residence Hall Manager's primary purpose is to manage all operational aspects of the program (in two locations). This position is responsible for the Washington, DC programs physical office space and residence, safety and security, finance and payroll, in addition to managing all of the programs technology needs.

Please apply via the Boston University HR website.

[YEP-DC] The Nation's Report Card and 12th Grade Academic Preparedness: A National Symposium on July 9 in DC


	Are the Nation's 12th Graders Prepared for College and Job Training? Join other leaders in education, business, and civil rights on July 9 for the NAEP 12th Grade Academic Preparedness symposium, the final in a series held throughout the country. The symposium will examine how NAEP can serve as an indicator of preparedness for college and job training. Your participation in this discussion is important.

In a world with intensifying global competition, America more than ever needs a trusted measure by which to gauge the human capital potential of rising generations, our greatest resource.

NAEP — the National Assessment of Educational Progress — is The Nation's Report Card. For more than 40 years, NAEP has reported on student achievement in the United States at grades 4, 8, and 12.

As the only source of nationally representative data on 12th-grade achievement, NAEP is uniquely positioned to serve as a preparedness indicator. Research has been completed to transform NAEP to serve in this critical role.


	The Nation's Report Card and 12th Grade Academic Preparedness: A National Symposium


	July 9, 2013 9 a.m. to noon L'Enfant Plaza Hotel 480 L'Enfant Plaza SW Washington, DC 20024 Seating is limited. Please RSVP by July 2.


	National leaders in K-12 and postsecondary education, civil rights, and the business community will discuss the research results, the importance of 12th-grade academic preparedness for the economy and jobs, and NAEP's potential role and utility as a national and state indicator of the academic preparedness of 12th graders. For background on the research studies and results, please visitwww.nagb.org/what-we-do/preparedness-research andwww.nagb.org/commission/researchandresources.

Panelists:

Honorable David P. Driscoll
Chair, National Assessment Governing Board
Former Massachusetts Commissioner of Elementary and
  Secondary Education

Honorable Ronnie Musgrove, Presiding
Chair, NAEP 12th Grade Preparedness Commission
Former Governor of Mississippi

Greg Jones
Vice Chair, NAEP 12th Grade Preparedness Commission
President & CEO (Retired), State Farm General Insurance

Honorable Arne Duncan
Secretary, U.S. Department of Education

Anthony P. Carnevale
Director, Georgetown University Center on Education and
  the Workforce

Honorable Mitchell Chester (Invited)
Commissioner, Massachusetts Department of Elementary and
  Secondary Education

Chester E. Finn, Jr.
President, Thomas B. Fordham Institute

Glenda Baskin Glover
President, Tennessee State University

Roberts T. Jones
President, Education and Workforce Policy, LLC
Former Assistant Secretary of Labor

Jacqueline E. King
Director, Higher Education Collaboration, Smarter Balanced
  Assessment Consortium

Carl Mack
Executive Director, National Society of Black Engineers
Former President, Seattle King County NAACP

Carmel Martin
Executive Vice President, Policy, Center for American Progress

Cheryl Oldham (Invited)
Vice President, Education Policy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Vice President, Institute for a Competitive Workforce,
  U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation