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On June 12, 2007, Mayor Fenty assumed control over the District of Columbia Public Schools. As the Washington Post’s Editorial Board said “There is a can-do quality in him that suggests the government can be reformed, that schools can be rebuilt and that institutions in this city can come together to improve people’s lives. He offers a vision of the City that challenges the best in people.”
As his first official act in his role as governing authority over the public school system, he appointed Michelle Rhee as Chancellor. Chancellor Rhee brings more than a decade of innovative education experience, dedicating her career to improving public education in urban communities. Most recently, she served as chief executive officer and president of The New Teacher Project. Chancellor Rhee inherits one of the largest and most challenged public school systems in the nation, which serves over 55,000 students. “There is a unique opportunity to effect significant systemic change in the District of Columbia to ensure that all children in this city get an excellent education,” said Chancellor Rhee at a press conference. “I believe this city and the school district have tremendous potential.”

Vision for the District of Columbia Public Schools
The District of Columbia Public Schools will be known as one of the best urban school districts in this country. We will offer an outstanding education to every student within a safe, healthy and educationally appropriate environment. We will be among the first major urban school districts to eliminate the achievement gap among all subgroups of our student population. We will dynamically engage parents and the community in the lives of our students and schools. The District of Columbia Public Schools will be the first and best choice for families living in the District of Columbia.