Journalist alison stewart chronicles the history of dunbar high school in her new book, first class. Dunbar high school in washington, dc, defied the odds and, in the proce. Dcps has prepared a hardcopy packet of materials that contains your childs. We talk with author and journalist alison stewart, whose new book explores dunbars past and ponders the future of d. All students are encouraged to be wellrounded scholars by participating in dunbars numerous extracurricular activities. About this school our mission is to provide an allinclusive instructional program for students that fosters maximum academic achievement, enabling them to enjoy lifelong learning while becoming productive citizens. Paul laurence dunbar s class of 2020 senior recognition showcase. One day in may 1954, classes at the districts dunbar high school were.
In the first half of the twentieth century, washington d. All students are encouraged to be wellrounded scholars by participating in dunbar s numerous extracurricular activities. Dunbar high school defied the odds and in the process changed america. Miner chose washington dc to fulfill her goal, despite death threats and. Tyrone freeman class of 72 states that every dunbar alum should read the book you would get a full picture why dcps is like it is today. The legacy of dunbar, americas first black public high. In nations first black public high school, a blueprint for reform.
Dcps high school options dcps dcps dc public schools. The office of the state superintendent of education osse, dc public schools dcps, the dc public charter school board dc pcsb in consultation with charter schools, the deputy mayor for education and newschools venture fund partnered to create these equity reports. Connect with us 1200 first street, ne, washington, dc 20002 phone. The teachers and staff of pld are very proud of our seniors, so we asked them to share with us their favorite memory of high school, provide some advice for underclassmen, what their future plans are and if they had anyone they wanted to thank. Learn about the dcps high school options and selective high school requirements. Select up to four schools from our compiled list to compare features. Were an independent nonprofit that provides parents with indepth school quality information.
Cs dunbar high was an academically elite public school, despite being racially segregated by law and existing at the mercy of racist congressmen who held the school s purse strings. If this is a topic that interests you at all i would highly recommend reading this book. Public schools by sarah livingston, on december 14th, 2015 the following is taken from the first edition of the citizen reader, a newsletter published by grassroots dc education contributor sarah livingston. Choose from grade level, school location, programs and ward. Paul laurence dunbar high school is a public secondary school located in washington, d. From there, she moved to florida and taught english language arts and reading for miamidade public schools for 9 years before becoming a lead instructional coach in 2010. For dcps schools, the percent of students accumulating unexcused absences is determined using students school of enrollment on the last day of school in the 2012 school year and all unexcused absences, regardless of the school in which the absence was accrued. Dunbar high school nadine smith began her career in education 18 years ago as a social studies teacher for public school 9 with the new york city board of education.