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DC Public Education Candidate Forum Join the Coalition for DC Public Schools and Communities for a candidate forum for the DC Mayor, DC Delegate to Congress and Council Chair 2026 Elections!

🚨On March 5th we're co-hosting a Public Education Candidate Forum for Mayor, Council Chair & Delegate to Congress.
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Unapologetically Black Educator Story Lounge YouTube video by EmpowerEd DC

It's #BlackHistoryMonth and we're so excited to bring you a livestream of DC's "Unapologetically Black Educator Story Lounge" STARTING NOW! Lisen to DC's Black Educators share their stories. youtube.com/live/A3ZV0p0...
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After dozens of testimonies in favor of expanding community schools- we’re so excited to hear OSSE also call for a new more comprehensive approach to funding in this moment to make ALL schools community schools! We need legislation now! @chmnmendelson.bsky.social @cmlewisgeorgew4.bsky.social

Opinion: Now is the time to support D.C.’s community schools If the federal government cuts funding, local investments we make in community schools and family supports are the buffer that keeps neighborhoods from unraveling, argues Eboni-Rose Thompson.

👏🏼Today’s essential read is from Eboni-Rose Thompson-and could not be more timely. We have a know strategy backed by experience & research to invest in our young people. This is the time to invest in community schools. 51st.news/dc-dcps-comm... @janeese4dc.bsky.social @cmzparker5.bsky.social

“It’s clear that local and federal agencies are not meeting the requirements of the Human Rights Act. It’s time for us to revisit the Sanctuary Values Act to affirm and expand it.” Caroline Pryor, @empowereddc.bsky.social

How can you hear from young people if you hold the hearing at a time when they are supposed to be in school?

👏DC is making real, substantial education progress thanks to the hard work of our educators and school staff! With smart investments in Community Schools, wellbeing for students and staff, experiential learning and more- we can truly lead the country.

“Even after the D.C. Council set aside additional funds to continue green card sponsorships, DCPS says it simply won’t spend the money.”

YouTube video by EmpowerEd DC Mojitos y Maestros: 2025 DC Latiné Educator Story Lounge

📹Tune in now LIVE to tonight DC Latino Educator Story Lounge where DC's Latina/o educators share their stories of successes, challenges and common bonds in this time where we need them more than ever.
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We agree, @chmnmendelson.bsky.social: oversight alone just hasn't moved the needle. Every year hundreds of residents testify on education issues, but DC council, the legislative body, has resisted LEGISLATING. Join our campaign to make this education oversight season and ACTION season.

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Just getting starting at the @ward3democrats.bsky.social meeting focusing on education. Joined by Laura from the Washington teachers union and Caroline from @empowereddc.bsky.social and defend dc

🎟️DC: get your tickets now! It’s almost #HispanicHeritageMonth and it’s time to celebrate our Latina/o educators! events.humanitix.com/mojitos-y-ma...

Happy Back to School, DC! Your teachers are excited to welcome you, teach you, advocate for you and make sure school is a safe and joyful place for you this year. Welcome back!!

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🗳️ We need your votes! Do you believe in the power of TEACHER IDEAS? Help us spread the message of #TeacherVoice and #EducatorWellness across the country by voting for our SXSW EDU Session Proposals. Register, then vote: participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sx... #PanelPicker #SXSWEDU

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WATCH: Educators across our entire city are demanding the DC Council step up & #FundCommunitySchools in the FY 2026 budget! At a time when the social safety net is at risk, one of the most important programs we have to service students and families is #CommunitySchools.” @chmnmendelson.bsky.social

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It's the LAST DAY of school for @dcpublicschools.bsky.social and many DC charter schools! We celebrate our students for a year of learning, our amazing educators for non-stop dedication to #AllDCKids and families for their support. Together, we achieved so much this year. Happy Summer!!

Today at the Council hearing on @dcpublicschools.bsky.social, immigrant educators are testifying directly that DCPS is going back on direct assurances they made to them upon hiring by repealing the H1B visa pathway. We need @chmnmendelson.bsky.social to fix this in the budget and uphold DC values!

There are so many things going on at the national and local levels, but don’t miss this via @empowereddc.bsky.social: Trump's FY26 budget proposal eliminates DC's Tuition Assistance Grant, which provides $ for DC students to attend universities in other states since DC doesn’t get in-state tuition.

We’re so excited to honor amazing DC educators at our annual benefit -the DC Teacher Voice Awards- next Thursday 6/12. We’re thrilled that @repjahanahayes.bsky.social a former educator currently fighting threats to education in Congress is joining. Get your ticket: secure.ngpvan.com/tKbRS_KDn0up...

Educators showing up yesterday in #Ward7 to let @chmnmendelson.bsky.social know we MUST prioritize experiential learning, educator retention, community schools in budget. In a city of our wealth, it’s only a “tough budget year” if we fail to ask those w/ capacity to INVEST to protect our residents!

The Senate passed a tiny, logistical fix for DC’s budget and President Trump endorsed it.

Now the House is ignoring it, wrecking DC’s finances out of pure apathy.

It’s unacceptable. The House must act.

Yesterday educators, advocates and decision makers gathered at our 2025 DC #TeacherSolutions Summit to collaborate & hear from educators on topics from special education to restorative practices to phones in schools and combatting the federal threats. Join us: www.weareempowered.org/email-sign-u...

@chmnmendelson.bsky.social - thank you for meeting with DC educators today. We’re ready to fight along side you to ensure Congress keeps their hands off DC and allow us to set our own budget priorities- like community schools, experiential learning & educator retention!

I had a great time chatting with @empowereddc.bsky.social yesterday as they shared their FY2026 budget priorities with me, they also offered insight on the current challenges that teachers are facing in the classroom. I was happy to hear their perspective and learn more information.

We congratulate Rep. Jacque Patterson as the new President of DC SBOE and Rep. Ben Williams as the new Vice President! We also thank Eboni-Rose Thompson for her service as President. We look forward to bringing #TeacherVoice to this new board!

Unapologetically Black Educator Storylounge 2025 Get tickets on Humanitix - Unapologetically Black Educator Storylounge 2025 hosted by EmpowerEd. HalfSmoke, 651 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA. Thursday February 6th 2025. Find event inform...

🌟 Calling Black Educators, Leaders, & Allies! 🌟
Join us 2/6 for a powerful gathering of Black educators who are shaping the future. 🖤
Don’t miss out on inspiring speakers, deep conversations, & community building!
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Things DC government could spend $1.5 million on instead of honoring Donald Trump:
🌎 We could TRIPLE the number of @dcpublicschools students who get to study abroad
🧑🏾‍🏫 We could provide 3 years of fully funded Educator Wellness grants
🏫Fully fund SIX schools community schools program