News & Events

News

Dr. Comer’s latest book published

Dr. Comer’s latest book, What I Learned in School: Reflections on Race, Child Development, and School Reform was published on October 12, 2009. Jossey-Bass publishes compilations of the writings of recipients of the Grawemeyer Award for Education. more...

24th Annual Comer SDP Team Retreat Held in Prince George's County, Maryland

On Saturday, October 24th, more than 600 people attended the 24th Annual Prince George’s County Comer SDP Team Retreat at Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Greenbelt, Maryland. Dr. William Hite, superintendent of the Prince George's County Public Schools, gave the keynote address. The event, organized and implemented by a district-wide Steering Committee of about 60 volunteers from all the Comer Schools, was led by Sheila Jackson who was promoted to Director of the Department of School Improvement. more...

Doris Roché Hicks Appointed to the National Assessment Governing Board

U.S. Secretary of Education announced that Doris Roché Hicks, principal and CEO of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School in New Orleans was one of five leaders nationwide appointed to the National Assessment Governing Board (NAGB) to serve a four-year term that began October 1, 2009. more...

Betty Pope named “Teacher of the Year” in Lexington, NC

Betty Pope, a 42-year veteran teacher at Charles England Intermediate School was named “Teacher of the Year” in Lexington, North Carolina. Pope was featured in two SDP videos: Educator & Student Perspectives on Development and Balanced Curriculum. more...

Events

Patrick Francis Daly Memorial Awards in Educational Excellence

The Patrick Francis Daly Memorial Awards for Excellence in Educational Leadership have been given to Comer school principals who have demonstrated both outstanding leadership and commitment to children. more...