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May 25, 2012: A Capital Commitment [VIDEO]

April 18, 2012: Mayor Gray's Bi-Weekly Press Briefing – A Capital Commitment (DCPS Five-Year Strategic Plan)

December 20, 2011: Kojo and Tom Sherwood chat with D.C. Public Schools Chancellor Kaya Henderson on WAMU 88.5 The Politics Hour

Interim Schools Chancellor Kaya Henderson discusses the contentious issue of teachers evaluation:

Henderson responds to a listener call about arts education in city schools:

August 19, 2011: Kojo and Tom Sherwood chat with D.C. Public Schools Chancellor Kaya Henderson on WAMU 88.5 The Politics Hour

Kojo and Tom Sherwood chat with D.C. Public Schools Chancellor Kaya Henderson on WAMU 88.5 The Politics Hour

August 19, 2011: Chancellor Henderson discusses challenges and priorities for the new school year

Listen to Chancellor Henderson speak with interviewer Joe Madison on Sirius XM Radio- Part 1

Part 2

August 18, 2011: Chancellor Kaya Henderson discusses safer schools on MetroWeekly

In the spring, District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) launched the Hopes and Dreams campaign, an ambitious effort that asked thousands of residents to share their visions for our school system. Insightful and inspiring, the responses have affirmed my vision for the future of DCPS: a healthy and thriving education community where students, teachers, school leaders, parents and community members feel safe, welcome and supported.

As chancellor of DCPS, I believe I have no greater responsibility than to create and maintain a safe learning environment for all children and adults who enter our buildings. Read more »

August 16, 2011: Four school leaders discuss calendar, uniforms, class size

Listen to WTOP's Mark Segraves speak to public school leaders from Loudoun, Montgomery, St. Mary's counties, and DC

June 27, 2011: Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Education: Kaya Henderson and Reed Hastings at NewSchools Summit 2011

Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Education: Kaya Henderson and Reed Hastings at NewSchools Summit 2011

June 21, 2011: Kaya Henderson Discusses The State of DC Public Schools on FOX 5

Kaya Henderson Discusses The State of DC Public Schools on FOX 5: MyFoxDC.com

June 21, 2011-Kaya Henderson Confirmed as Chancellor of DC Public Schools

Kaya Henderson Confirmed as Chancellor of DC Public Schools: MyFoxDC.com

March 14, 2011: ABC7 Interviews D.C. Schools Chancellor Kaya Henderson

February 27, 2011: Kaya Henderson talks education with Jim Handly on NBC4

Kaya Henderson discusses education matters with Jim Handly on NBC4

December 21, 2010: D.C. Schools Interim Chancellor Kaya Henderson (WAMU - The Kojo Nnamdi Show - FM 88.5)

Listen to broadcast

Video: Interim Schools Chancellor Kaya Henderson discusses the contentious issue of teachers evaluation:

Video: Interim Schools Chancellor Kaya Henderson responds to a listener call about arts education in city schools:

February 8, 2011 - Kaya Henderson Discusses Out-of-Bound Lottery on WPGC

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Kaya Henderson interview on WPGC part 1

Kaya Henderson interview on WPGC part 2

December 2, 2010: Interim Chancellor Kaya Henderson (Fox 5 News)

November 30, 2010: DCPS Interim Chancellor Reflects On Her First Month On The Job (WAMU 88.5)

In her first in-depth interview since taking over District schools, Henderson talks with WAMU's Kavitha Cardoza about her vision for DCPS, how she hopes her 13 years in the District will help as well as some of the challenges she faces.

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November 22, 2010: New Era for D.C. Schools (News Channel 4)

Interim D.C. Schools Chancellor Kaya Henderson talks with News4's Jim Vance about her plans for D.C. schools.