For the past five years, students at Amidon-Bowen Elementary School have received a unique and inspirational addition to their science education thanks to the ReSET program. ReSET, which brings retired scientists, engineers, and technicians into the classroom, exposes students to interactive projects and hands-on experiences that make science and math fun and interesting. This […]
First aid, child choking rescue, and CPR will be taught to Southwest middle-school boys and girls ages 11-13 in a free Safesitter class in Southwest on Saturday, December 7th, from 8:30 am to 4 pm at St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church 600 M St SW. A continental breakfast and lunch are provided. Southwest residents […]
As part of an ongoing effort to visit all DC public and charter schools, DC Councilmember and Education Committee Chairman, David Catania, attended the Amidon-Bowen PTA meeting on Tuesday, October 8th. Catania’s visit gave Amidon-Bowen parents and interested community members the opportunity to learn first-hand about a number of proposals […]
As students return to Amidon-Bowen for the 2013-2014 school year, they and their parents can expect to see and experience a variety of changes that point to the school’s growing success and improving record of academic achievement. The school’s population has grown by over 100 students in the past two […]
After four years of falling or stagnant DC Comprehensive Assessment System (CAS) scores, the hard work of Amidon-Bowen teachers and students is beginning to show results. The exam, given each spring, tests the proficiency of the city’s students in 3rd through 8th grade, as well as 10th grade, in reading […]
There are many reasons why Jefferson Academy is reaching new heights. We all know that DC initiated major school reforms in 2007 and had persistently low test scores. We all know there is much work to be done. Each Spring, the DC Comprehensive Assessment System (CAS) tests are administered to students in […]
There is a new private school in Southwest DC, Waterfront Academy; a dual immersion (Spanish and English), faith-based Montessori school with an emphasis on charity and stewardship. “Opening this school started as a vision of the ideal school for my own children. I believe in Montessori education and want that […]
