DC School Reform Now Introduces New Executive Director

David Pickens Joins Us from Chicago Public Schools

DC School Reform Now is proud to announce that we have hired a new Executive Director, David Pickens. David comes to us from Chicago Public Schools where he most recently was Chief of Staff to the Chicago Board of Education. Prior to that, he was the Deputy to the CEO where his primary function was to serve as senior advisor and system-wide manager to then-CEO Arne Duncan. David has also served as a teacher and school administrator in Chicago.

We are excited about the new leadership and direction that David will bring to DC School Reform Now. His experience and expertise will help us make great strides in our mission to mobilize families in support of higher student achievement.

Please join us in welcoming David to the DC School Reform Now team!