This #TeacherAppreciationWeek, we celebrate the educators who show up every day for our students and often go above and beyond to make sure every child has the opportunity to succeed. Thank you for your dedication, your passion, and your unwavering belief in what our students can achieve.

Join us for the Ward 7 Education Town Hall on May 13th. We will be discussing your education priorities, challenges, and solutions. #strongpublicschoolsDC

Our new poll highlights both how much D.C. voters value strong outcomes for students. However, the reality is that too many students are still not prepared for success after high school. Voters need a clear picture of long-term outcomes for kids. #CloseTheGapDC tinyurl.com/4k7nppdv

Our new poll highlights how much voters value strong outcomes for students and that we lack a clear picture of long-term career outcomes. We need to close the gap between the public's expectations and our educational outcomes. #CloseTheGapDC tinyurl.com/4k7nppdv

Proud to have co-sponsored last week’s Education Forum for Mayoral Candidates in D.C.! Grateful for our co-sponsers and the candidates who showed up to discuss their plans for DC students.

TONIGHT: Come hear from candidates for Mayor as they discuss the future of education in DC! This event will focus on policies and commitments that support the success, opportunity, and well-being of boys + young men of color. Register here: tinyurl.com/t83zy4av

Join us tomorrow for a conversation with At-Large Council candidates focused on how DC will improve outcomes for students who are too often marginalized in policy conversations, including students receiving special education services, multilingual learners, and Black and Brown students.

Mark your calendar for two upcoming public forums: ▪️ April 7 - At-Large DC Council Candidates: bit.ly/DCEdAtLarge ▪️ April 9 - Candidates for DC Mayor: bit.ly/DCEdMayorForum

Incredibly proud of the grads of our Strong Schools Policy Fellowship. Big thanks to the panel for our "policy pitch" event: Nicholas Munyan-Penney from @edtrust.bsky.social, Jimmie Williams from Washington Literacy Center, Tomeika Bowden from DCPCS, and Erin Garrett from @edforwarddc.bsky.social.

We're hosting the Official Happy Hour of the DC Learning Acceleration Summit. First 120 guests get complimentary drinks and snacks. @osse.dc @cityschoolscollaborative and @empowerk12 RSVP here to kickback and connect: www.eventbrite.com/e/official-h...

Families and schools deserve DC CAPE results within the same school year as the test is administered, like in other states across the country. Let's build a culture that delivers the strong public schools all of our students deserve.

D.C. can lead the nation in math. Have you seen the recommendations of the D.C. Math Task Force? It’s time to implement them. Read them here: osse.dc.gov/sites/defaul...

Did you know? 37.6% of D.C. students are proficient in English Language Arts and 26.4% are proficient in Math. Both rates are up from the previous year, but there’s lots of work left to do! osse.dc.gov/sites/defaul...

Proud to be in the @dcstudentssucceed coalition, to ensure students are successful in school + in life. Don't miss their advocacy on evidence-based strategies like early literacy implementation, a districtwide math strategy, + high-impact tutoring. tinyurl.com/4ywxadf8

On Saturday we were pleased to advocate for increased education investments at the mayors budget engagement form in Ward eight!

In 2022, the Structured Literacy Action Plan Act established an Early Literacy Education Task Force, which produced 4 core recommendations to DC advance literacy instruction: osse.dc.gov/sites/defaul... #Literacy #DCEducation #ScienceOfReading #WashingtonDC #RighttoReadDC

Chronic absenteeism is not an unsolvable consequence of poverty. Don't miss this article by the Thomas B Fordham Institute. fordhaminstitute.org/national/com...

We’re advancing bold, evidence-based policies to strengthen public schools and expand opportunity for every child in the District. Our 2025-26 Agenda: strongschoolsnow.org/wp-content/u...

Celebrating homegrown heroes of the District this #BlackHistoryMonth. DC has always been a hub for Black leadership, building upon the work of educators, leaders + activists alike. While this list is far from exhaustive, we honor the many giants upon whose shoulders we stand.

Don’t miss our Executive Director on the DC Charter School Alliance podcast, “Leaders in Conversation” with National Parents Union. We talked about the current political landscape and how policy shapes educational opportunities for students and families. www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdQ6...

On #NationalSchoolChoiceWeek, we are proud to advocate for ALL students to have access to strong public schools. #PublicSchoolChoice

Honored to appear on the DC Charters podcast, "Leaders in Conversation," this week, where we talked about the current political landscape and how policy shapes educational opportunities for students and families. www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdQ6...

Proud of our fellows, who are building the policy knowledge + network to transform public education in DC! Special thanks to our powerful speakers: @cfcoffin.bsky.social @dcpolicycenter.bsky.social @radiokeri.bsky.social @allisterchang.bsky.social @empowerk12.bsky.social +More! tinyurl.com/mv6b2bk3

Must read @7NewsDC : "Teacher retention in DC hits highest level in 5 years." wjla.com/news/local/t...

Must read from @thomasbfordhaminstitute and @EmpowerK12 - "Showing up for success: How two high-poverty D.C. schools tackle chronic absenteeism:" fordhaminstitute.org/national/com...

Our 2025–26 Policy Agenda challenges DC leaders to lead boldly and build a strong public education system that ensures accountability, secures equitable funding, and sparks innovation to accelerate success for every student. Read it here: strongschoolsnow.org/dc/policy-pr...

Congratulations, At Large Councilmember Doni Crawford! Pursuant to the Home Rule Act, on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, the @councilofdc.bsky.social unanimously appointed Doni Crawford to fill the vacant at-large seat. Write up from @washingtonpost.com here: www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...

This month’s FY26 DC Appropriations Bill has several positive education provisions for DC: ▶️ Increases maximum DCTAG awards ▶️ Maintains three sector ed funding approach ▶️ Exempts DC from FY27 shutdown ▶️ Adopts DC’s locally-enacted FY27 budget Bill: tinyurl.com/4fs7ah8j

Meet the inaugural Strong Schools Policy Fellowship cohort! A bold group of leaders ready to shape the future of public education in DC. Welcome, Cohort 1—we’re glad you’re here 💪🏾📚 #StrongSchoolsPolicyFellowship #Cohort1 #StrongPublicSchoolsDC

We recently joined 80+ civil rights + education orgs opposing the unlawful transfer of key Dept. of Ed functions to other agencies. This move harms students and weakens civil rights protections. Congress must step in. #StrongPublicSchoolsDC #EducationEquity

Our mission: Ensure that every student has access to a high-quality, well-run traditional public or public charter school. We need to continue building strong leadership to bring that vision to life. Apply to our fellowship today! #StrongPublicSchoolsDC tinyurl.com/mr2bbsjx

Announcing the Strong Schools Policy Fellowship for current & aspiring elected DC officials with a passion for transforming public education. Equip yourself with the policy knowledge & network to make a true impact. Apply by Dec. 12. tinyurl.com/mr2bbsjx #StrongPublicSchoolsDC

Thank you to everyone who showed up and celebrated the launch of the Center for Strong Public Schools, DC! Your energy and belief in this work mean everything. Huge shoutout to our Gold Sponsor iF, A Foundation for Radical Possibility, for making this possible. #StrongPublicSchoolsDC

CSPS DC advances education equity across all eight wards. We fight for every student—especially Black, Brown, and low-income kids—to attend a strong DCPS or charter school. We elevate smart policy, develop leaders, and convene partners to strengthen public education. More at strongschoolsnow.org.