Always great to hear ⁦Dr. Jacque Patterson, (Edvocate At-Large)⁩ ⁦DC State Board of Ed⁩ perspectives on ways to engage parents. He emphasized the theory and practice involved in effective communication. ⁦PAVE (Parents Amplifying Voices in Education)⁩

So big! Well done Eastern High School - #2 esports program in the country! We are rooting for you!

“Once again, in each of the four years in the FY 2025-28 period, the recurring expenditures are above recurring revenues,” Yesim Sayin, executive director of the D.C. Policy Center, wrote in an email to me. thedcline.org/2024/04/12/jon…

During the DC govt.'s budget season a whole bunch of folks seem to channel Merlin. It will take more than magic or wishful thinking to fix the city’s fiscal issues, which are, in fact, structural. thedcline.org/2024/04/12/jon…

‘DC Financial Mismanagement and Recklessness’

“DC Council Mbrs. lament tough decisions they’re being forced to make [about a] proposed $11.4B local funds budget increasing by $789.1M or 7.4%.

“That is a lot of money for a city with only 700,000 people.”

thedcline.org/2024/04/12/jon…

You can’t make this up. Janeese Lewis George asking for MPD patrols in Ward 4 AND Janeese Lewis George saying that she will “absolutely divest” from MPD. Which is it, Councilmember? #Ward4

Our re-election campaign is focused on continuing the important work of building a District of Columbia public education system that is affirming for students, supportive of educators and accountable to parents!

Join us at: jacque4dc.com

🗣️Join DC State Board of Ed on April 17 for the public meeting. There will be a panel discussion on the FY25 Proposed Budget, an administrative vote approving the District of Columbia’s first Social and Emotional Learning standards, and more🍎 #YourVoice #YourEducation

Did you know that DC has new financial literacy standards? 💰 Starting next school year, high school students have the option to learn about earned income, saving & investing, credit, and managing risk.

Learn more at WTOP. #FinancialLiteracyMonth wtop.com/education/2024…

The fall 2024 application for Dual Enrollment is open until May 3! DC public and public charter high school students in grades 10-12 can take classes to earn college credit for free! Learn more today. ow.ly/Hs6550QRyL0

DC MASS SHOOTING: DC father Aubrey McLeod, 29, was shot and killed last night. Police say 5 other people (including 2 kids, ages 9 & 12) were also shot and survived in the Carver Langston neighborhood, when 2 suspects opened fire. We'll have live reports at 4/5 pm NBC4 Washington

Today, we are proud to announce our student-centered advocacy campaign to:

➡️ Improve student attendance
➡️ Solve our reading and math crisis
➡️ Build college and career pathways
➡️ Protect facilities funding

Take action & learn more: districtheroes.org

No fewer than 10 people were shot in DC yesterday; 2 are dead. 5 were shot in a mass drive-by shooting, the victims of which include 2 children.

This AM DC Police Department continue the search for a suspect vehicle. Melanie Alnwick reports 1 person is dead & multiple others, including 2 children, were shot Wednesday night on 21st ST NE.
My FOX 5 DC colleague Lerita Carter is tracking 9 people shot w/2 dead in the past 24hrs across DC

🗓️ Calendar Reminder🗓️

Schools will be closed for Spring Break from Monday, April 15 through Friday, April 19. Classes resume on Monday, April 22. You can view the full SY23-24 calendar here: bit.ly/DCPSForeverCal…

Excited to announce my run for State Board of Education Rep. in Ward 8! Our children deserve a high-quality, inclusive, and equitable education. To secure $24K in matching funds, I need 245 DC residents to give $20 TODAY! bit.ly/lajoyforward8. #AbriasMom #MomforChange

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Its official!!!!!!! Lets goo!!!

Sam P.K. Collins DC State Board of Ed Dr. Carlene Reid, Ward 8 SBOE Rep Washington Informer Its official! I’m running folks!

BREAKING Mass Shooting. Gunfire erupts in Washington, DC:
1 man dead;
2 children and
3 others wounded: FOX 5 DC.
fox5dc.com/news/multiple-…