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Ludlow-Taylor takes a students-centered approach to instruction. Our goal is to encourage inquiry, creativity and a love of learning from our Reggio inspired early childhood program through 5th grade. We are a 2016 National Blue Ribbon School and District of Columbia Public School's (DCPS) Reward School. Our recently renovated indoor and outdoor spaces are among the best that DCPS has to offer.
Principal’s Message
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Ludlow-Taylor is a proud District of Columbia Public School (DCPS) with an outstanding school community comprised of top-notch staff, involved parents, and the best students in our city. Our data reflects impressive growth over the past few years, and we continue to pursue higher levels of achievement. To do so, we are moving towards a students-centered approach to instruction, where the needs of each individual student are met, while strengths are always improved upon.
Our goal is to encourage inquiry, creativity and a love of learning that begins with our Reggio Emilia approach in early childhood and continues through 5th grade. We are not only a Reward School, but also recently renovated with some of the best indoor and outdoor space that DCPS has to offer. Come join us, it is a great place for staff, families and students! |
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It is with great enthusiasm and excitement that I introduce myself as Ludlow-Taylor’s first Assistant Principal! I am honored to transition into this role and am looking forward to assisting Principal Smith and our dynamic staff in making this school year an amazing experience for students, teachers, and families. As a former Ludlow-Taylor teacher and reading specialist I have been inspired by great leadership, committed teachers, dedicated families, and extraordinary students who bring curiosity and tenacity into our building each day. I truly believe that Ludlow-Taylor is an exceptional place to learn for students and there is simply no place I’d rather do this very important work.
This will be my 13th year in education. I’ve spent five years as a classroom teacher here at Ludlow-Taylor and one year as the school’s reading specialist. I have also worked as a teacher, reading specialist, and literacy coach within DC Public Schools and other surrounding districts. In addition to my work within schools, I’ve served as a reading curriculum developer, professional development facilitator, and central office leadership fellow. I participated in the New Leaders Emerging Leaders Program in 2014 and spent a brief amount of time working as a literacy consultant. My vision for the 2017–18 school year is to continue the partnership with students, families, and staff as we take on the great work of Writer’s Workshop. Writer’s Workshop is a component of balanced literacy that allows students to write about their own lives in which they use a consistent process, write in authentic ways, and develop independence as writers. I am ecstatic about introducing this model to our community of learners and cannot wait to watch our students blossom as writers! Be on the look-out for our publishing parties! |
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2016 Blue Ribbon SchoolLudlow-Taylor is a 2016 National Blue Ribbon School. National Blue Ribbon Schools are on education’s cutting edge, pioneering innovative educational practices from professional learning communities and project-based learning to social and emotional learning and positive behavior systems. Ludlow-Taylor earned a special designation as an Exemplary High Performing School for being among the top schools in the state.
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School OverviewLudlow-Taylor is a Title I District of Columbia Public School (DCPS) that serves a multicultural student body from across Washington, DC. We have been designated as a “Reward School” by DCPS for having the highest level of student growth and achievement, based on standardized testing results. |
Arts IntegrationAs an Arts Integration school, teachers use the arts to enliven and enrich instruction and to engage and to excite our students. Creative projects are utilized in every grade to enhance learning. Through these projects, students learn collaboration, team building, leadership, critical thinking, and project management skills. |
Reggio EmiliaThe Reggio Emilia Approach is an innovative approach to Early Childhood Education that values the child as strong, capable and resilient; rich with wonder and knowledge. Every child brings with them deep curiosity and potential and this innate curiosity drives their interest to understand their world and their place within it. |