The
public school system in Washington, DC filled a position that has been dormant for over four years with the appointment of Joyanna Smith as its next Ombudsman. Smith will provide District residents with problem resolution
services regarding education issues and also identify trends and
potential problems, making reports to education stakeholders as required
by statute."The main task is to provide conflict resolution services to families, parents and students in all areas that affect student learning. We will be a clearinghouse for all complaints, concerns and issues," Smith told WAMU. "Essentially, I envision myself as a problem-solver." Smith graduated from Brown University and earned a JD at George Washington University Law School. Her appointment began at the end of February 2014. (DC State Bd of Ed Press Release; WAMU.)
Related posts: DC Schools Appoints First Ombuds; DC Schools Ombuds Lasts Just 14 Months; Washington Post Conflates Ombuds Reporting Line With Neutrality; DC Council Pulls Plug on Schools Ombuds After Less Than Two Years; Loss of Ombuds is an Issue in Washington, DC School Board Election; District of Columbia May Restore Schools Ombuds; District of Columbia Moves to Reinstate Education Ombuds; Job Posting.
No comments:
Post a Comment