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October 6, 2022

Can DCPS Change its Toxic Work Environment?

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Can DCPS Change its Toxic Work Environment?

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The toxic work culture in the DC Public School system has long been an open secret. Now, Deputy Chancellor Melissa Kim has resigned over it. Tomorrow is her last day. Sam Collins from The Washington Informer is here to tell us if things will be any different once she’s gone.


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