EPISODE · Aug 2, 2022 · 16 MIN
Why D.C.'s ‘Revolutionary’ Global School Failed
from City Cast DC · host City Cast
The Whittle School was lauded as a revolutionary global campus. But after three years and multiple lawsuits, the campus abruptly shut down. Now, parents and students are scrambling to find new schools for the year, while teachers are waiting for paychecks. Washington Business Journal’s Hannah Denham has been covering the school's closure, and walks us through its rise and fall. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. We’re also on Twitter! Follow us at @citycast_dc. And we’d love to feature you on the show! Share your DC-related thoughts, hopes, and frustrations with us in a voicemail by calling 2026422654.
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The Whittle School was lauded as a revolutionary global campus. But after three years and multiple lawsuits, the campus abruptly shut down. Now, parents and students are scrambling to find new schools for the year, while teachers are waiting for paychecks. Washington Business Journal’s Hannah Denham has been covering the school's closure, and walks us through its rise and fall. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. We’re also on Twitter! Follow us at @citycast_dc. And we’d love to feature you on the show! Share your DC-related thoughts, hopes, and frustrations with us in a voicemail by calling 2026422654.
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