courtesy of ‘TheBusyBrain’
I know it’s last minute on a Sunday, but if you’re in the mood for some half-smokes, beer and good company, all in the name of raising funds for The Equity Project (TEP) Charter School, this gathering is for you. DC’s very own Ben’s Chili Bowl is sponsoring the event and generously providing half smokes, chili, cheese, the works. There will also be vegetarian options and other delights.
Suggested donation: $20. Brokeass? Throw us $5 or a six pack and they’ll call it even. The party is being hosted by TEP Capital Campaign Board members, who are raising funds for a facility, since charter schools are not provided an actual building.
Location: 605 Q Street NW, (2 blocks from Howard/Shaw metro stop)
Time: 6-9pm
Opening in NYC in Sep 2009, TEP Charter School has made headlines everywhere because it will pay a $125,000 salary to teachers– all on a public school budget. The premise is simple: public schools can reallocate money in existing budgets and do better to attract and retain truly outstanding teachers. NYTimes front page, 6/5/09: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/05/education/05charter.html
A born and bred New Yorker, Rebecca made the big trip “down south” to DC in 2006 and hasn’t looked back. She spends her days strategizing/planning/ideating how interactive products can help her clients and change the world. In her free time, she explores DC’s ever expanding bar, restaurant and small business scene, plays a crap ton of soccer, attends concerts that contribute to her sleep deprivation and embarks on local adventures. Read why Rebecca loves DC or follow her on twitter.
