On Wednesday, Mayor Bowser released her FY 2024 proposed budget, and it…
More »How did #ParentPriorities fare in Mayor Bowser’s Budget?
March 24, 2023
Breaking it Down: Our budget asks and early WINS!
March 14, 2023
PAVE’s budget asks center around our #ParentPriorities: SBMH and OST, & were developed by parent leaders with DC children & families at the core.
More »WATCH PAVE’s Issue Explainer Videos👀
February 22, 2023
While School-based Mental Health (SBMH) and Out of School Time (OST) Programs continue to be PAVE’s top two #ParentPriorities, our advocacy does not stop there.
More »…you hear that? It’s Budget Advocacy Season!💰
February 14, 2023
2023 has hit its stride. The DC Council is back in session and Mayor Bowser is in the process of developing the budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
More »Charlia Acree: Bravery Builds Community
February 13, 2023
A Black female born and raised in the United States cannot easily escape being othered. I have never truly felt safe, so I learned quickly to be brave. In any community, I stand out for all the ways I don’t fit in and possibly more for the ways that I do. In predominantly white spaces, […]
More »India Patrick: One of Many
February 13, 2023
Since the day my son Charles came into this world, I’ve advocated for him to receive all the resources he deserves to live a great life. My advocacy only strengthened when psychiatrists diagnosed Charles at two years old with Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), a behavioral disability that causes him to act out and defy authoritative […]
More »Jeanette Staton: Communication with parents should not be an afterthought
February 13, 2023
Imagine sitting at your breakfast table on a Saturday morning. You see the sun shining through the windows, hear feel-good music playing from the radio, and take that deep breath of relief that only a weekend morning can bring. Then, you notice an email from your child’s teacher, and suddenly, that calm and cool Saturday […]
More »💪The #PurpleWave LEADS THE WAY at DCPVCW 2023!
February 3, 2023
Last week, parent leaders officially wrapped up PAVE’s seventh annual DC Parent Voice and Choice Week (DCPVCW)!
More »⏰It’s TIME for DC Parent Voice and Choice Week 2023!
January 20, 2023
We’re just DAYS away from PAVE’s seventh annual DC Parent Voice and Choice Week (DCPVCW) kicking off!
More »Monique Cole: #ParentPower at DCPVCW
January 20, 2023
I attended my first PAVE meeting in December 2019. I was certain that I was passionate about educational outcomes, but I was still unaware about the work of PAVE as an organization. Nevertheless, during that first meeting, I saw just how serious parents were about their children’s education and the education of other children throughout the […]
More »#ICYMI- Parent leaders’ Statements of Beliefs and NEW additions to the PAVE Blog!
January 13, 2023
Parent leaders are sharing their perspectives on the critical importance of increased SBMH resources and OST programming throughout the District!
More »Kirsten Pelzer-Clark: The Last Straw
January 13, 2023
My family is no stranger to the impact mental health issues have on a home. Ten years ago, my husband gained full custody of his nine-year-old son. Though my husband’s relationship with his ex-wife felt unsalvageable, his son maintained a relationship with his mom. However, between the custody battle and the constant bi-weekly move from […]
More »Marisa Goldstein: Setting a vision for accessible OST programs in the new year
January 13, 2023
As we ring in the new year, I know I’m not alone in taking some time to set a vision for the year ahead and thinking about what I want to be true at the end of 2023. Not just for myself, but also for my family and community. I want my kids and ALL […]
More »Parent Leaders’ Statements of Beliefs are HERE!
January 6, 2023
Months of advocacy, preparation, and tons of #ParentPower have led to this! Read parents leaders’ Statements of Beliefs!
More »A SNEAK PEEK at Parent Leaders’ Policy Solutions
December 22, 2022
We are proud to present a sneak peek of the policy solutions PAVE parent leaders identified for their top two 2022-23 #ParentPriorities
More »Zulma Barrera: What we need – A perspective from an immigrant parent
December 19, 2022
Zulma’s blog post was originally published by the D.C. Policy Center for their D.C. Voices publication. You can read the full article HERE. My daughter was in kindergarten when I first noticed she was struggling in school. The work the teacher assigned was challenging for her, and her confidence level was low. When […]
More »#AWLD22 Recap & Learn More About #OST Programs
December 13, 2022
In alignment with PAVE ‘s mission to inform, on December 3rd, Ward-Based PLE Board members gathered for All Ward Learning Day 2022!
More »It’s #GivingTuesday – Support Parent Voice & Donate to PAVE!
November 29, 2022
On this #GivingTuesday, we ask that you consider donating to PAVE, and supporting the work of PAVE’s 3,000+ inspiring, selfless, and dedicated parent leaders, who are advocating for the change they want to see in DC’s education system.
More »[WATCH] Learn About School-Based Mental Health, a PAVE #ParentPriority
November 23, 2022
PAVE parent leaders know that we cannot adequately support the academic needs of DC kids, if we are not supporting their mental wellness.
More »Kisha Clark: It Hits Different In Your House
November 22, 2022
Mental health has always been an important issue to me. But now, after experiences with my daughter that I detailed in the Washington Post, and experiences in my own community, I see more clearly how critical school-based mental health resources are. Mental health plays a crucial role in how students show up to school, and […]
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