Mai Abdul Rahman
Office Sought: D.C. Board of Education, District 2
Age: 51
Residence: Chevy Chase.
Education: BA, political science, Drake University; MA, education, Trinity University.
Occupation: U.N. consultant.
Web site:http://www.maifordcschoolboard.com
E-mail address: maifordcschools@gmail.com
Offices and positions held: Board member, Jelleff Boys & Girls Club, 2002-present; vice president, Ihrie Educational Fund; executive committee, D.C. Interfaith Alliance; past chairman, current member, D.C. Stoddert Soccer Scholarship, 2000-present; member, D.C. Voice project "Starti
Why should voters elect you?
"As a parent of four children, a teacher and community activist, I know the issues facing our children, and I know the solutions."
What do you think is the most urgent problem facing your jurisdiction?
"Our public education crisis is the most urgent problem facing our city. It impacts every citizen and business. Our school system is faltering and mired with inefficiency, poor judgment, incompetence, cronyism and corruption. Most DCPS students are graduating unprepared. Since the last elections, our city is united in commitment and resolve to reform our schools. But successful school reform requires in-depth analysis, long-term strategies, clear benchmarks and measurable outcomes, and above all, parental, teacher and community input."
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