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To: greenspirit who wrote (78160)	10/18/2010 12:56:49 PM
From: Peter Dierks	2 Recommendations Respond to of 90947

We fought for D.C. schools. Now it's up to you. By Adrian Fenty and Michelle Rhee Sunday, October 17, 2010 Since June 12, 2007, we have had the honor and privilege of working with the students and families of this city as the first mayor and chancellor to lead the District of Columbia Public Schools under mayoral control. It was with heavy hearts but also optimism for the future that we announced Wednesday our mutual agreement with D.C. Council Chairman Vincent Gray: It is time for us to step aside and time for the city to move forward with new leadership for our schools. We have enjoyed each and every moment of our tenure. Even in times of stark disagreement, you, the citizens of Washington, have inspired us with your strong beliefs and your willingness to fight for the children of this community. When the two of us began this journey together, we made a pact with each other. We pledged that we would always put children first and make decisions that would be in their best interest, even when -- especially when -- we knew it would cause consternation among adults. This pact was our true north. In many ways, it cut through the hard choices to something clear and simple: We would fight for the right of every parent to promise and provide their children an excellent education. We would insist on a school system that backed up that promise. We would ensure that children received the skills and knowledge they needed to do anything they wanted in life. During the 2006 mayoral campaign, everyone in the city agreed on one thing: The schools needed to be fixed. Your mandate drove us every day for the past 3½ years. We've made tremendous strides. On the nation's gold standard, the National Assessment of Educational Progress, we've gone from being the worst-performing school district in the country to ... Message 26895698