“But when Jesus saw it, he was indignant and said to them, “Let the children come to me; do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God.” ‭‭Mark‬ ‭10‬:‭14‬ ‭ESV‬‬

Hmmmm let’s see…. Bluesky…. My new outlet??? 🤔 Let’s give it a try…. 🫣

Today at the #PLEKickoff25 I met a new advocate in arms, Patricia! We really enjoyed conversing with one another and sharing our stories! #parentpower #purplewave #advocacyisourpowerfulvoice @dcpave.bsky.social

Special shoutout to PAVE Parent Leader Tara Brown, who opened the launch event with beautiful remarks sharing her experiences with DC’s education system!

We're starting off the new school year strong, and it's not too late to join us! Apply to be part of our 2025-26 Parent Leaders in Education (PLE) Board here: link.dcpave.org/ple-apply-25-26

👀 Have you spotted the #PurpleWave out in the community recently? In just the past week, PAVE Parent Leaders were at: 💜 McKinley Tech's Back-to-School Night 💜 LEARN DC's Caretakers Corner 💜 @cmcharlesallen.bsky.social 's Ward 6 Neighborhood Office Hours 💜 @cmzparker5.bsky.social ‘s Ward 5 Day

Rest well with the ancestors Assata Shakur!

Hey everyone! 👋🏽 I’m in the final stages of the SuperMom competition! Please submit a free vote every 24hrs. thesupermom.org/2025/ty-andrews Donation votes are 2for1 until 9PM PDT TONIGHT! Ex., if you donate $10 to the Children's Miracle Network it will count as 20 for me votes! Thank you!!! 🥰

"No plan ever failed due to good planning." - Jury Nel

Happening now: The Youth Rally at 2616 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE — my office is here, standing with our community and standing with our youth, representing our shared commitment to empowering and uplifting young voices. . . . . #ward8

I’m tired of our children being left being behind to suffer mentally due to the lack of SBMH programs and safe passages. #showmethemoney #squadupforDCkids #safepassages #SBMH #SSP #budgetseason #DCbudget #education #safety #kidsfirst #education #educationfirst

I advocate for #ParentPriorities because PAVE Patent Leaders know that Safe passage to School and Specialized School Programs are critical for DC kids to continue to learn and thrive! Our children learn better when we do better by them! #showmethemoney #squadupforDCkids #safepassages #SBMH #SSP

Where will Congress find $2 trillion in federal spending cuts? Medicaid. SNAP. Pell grants. “That’s just where the money is,” we hear as justification, even as the House is planning massive tax cuts for the rich that will cost over $1 trillion.

ICYMI -- My Meet Up with Mendo is VIRTUAL this Tuesday!! Send your advanced questions NOW about any and everything happening the District and join the conversation LIVE to hear the answers. 📅 Tuesday Feb. 11 🕔 5pm 💻 Facebook.com/ChairmanPhilMendelson or ChairmanMendelson.com/live