January 13, 2023
Parent leaders are sharing their perspectives on the critical importance of increased SBMH resources and OST programming throughout the District!
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Months of advocacy, preparation, and tons of #ParentPower have led to this! Read parents leaders’ Statements of Beliefs!
More »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 »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 […]
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Tuesday, December 13, 2022 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm This Coffee Chat on YOUR #ParentPriorities: Out-of-School Time Programs (OST) and School-based Mental Health (SBMH) will dive into the results of PAVE’s surveys on these topics, and discuss how the results will shape your advocacy this year. Watch the full Coffee Chat here! Check out the […]
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In alignment with PAVE ‘s mission to inform, on December 3rd, Ward-Based PLE Board members gathered for All Ward Learning Day 2022!
More »December 8, 2022
Thursday, December 8, 2022 10:00 am – 11:00 am Coffee Chat on School Accountability with special guest, Josh Boots from EmpowerK12! Together, we will dive into potential changes to how schools are held accountable to our students, and ways YOU can get involved in shaping those changes. Watch the full Coffee Chat here!
More »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 »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 »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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Wednesday, November 16, 2022 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Coffee Chat on YOUR #ParentPriority: Out-of-School Time Programs (OST) we will dive into the District’s OST landscape and examine what OST looks like in practice in DC. Watch the full Coffee Chat here!
More »November 14, 2022
A little wind didn’t stop the #PurpleWave on Election Day, as PAVE parent leaders and staff showed up energized and passionate at polls across DC!
More »November 7, 2022
The 2022-2023 programming year is well underway, and PAVE’s Parent Leader in Education (PLE) Board Members are working hard to ensure great schools for EVERY child in EVERY ward and community.
More »October 28, 2022
This week, the U.S. Department of Education released the the National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP) for the 2021-22 school year.
More »October 12, 2022
You’ve seen the campaign posters on lampposts, candidate postcards arriving in your mailbox, heard the door knocking, and maybe even received some phone calls. All of this action can only mean one thing…election season is upon us!
More »October 1, 2022
We are PROUD to announce PAVE’s Citywide PLE Board Members and Ward-based PLE Board Members for the 2022-2023 school year!
More »September 7, 2022
Wednesday, September 7, 2022 6:00 pm – 7:30p m PAVE and the Special Education Hub discuss your family’s rights around special education and how to access important resources and support. The Special Education Hub is a new initiative from the Office of the Ombudsman tasked with supporting families with tools, information, and support around special […]
More »July 7, 2022
Thursday, July 7, 2022 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm PAVE and Qubilah Huddleston from DCFPI dive into how school budgets are made in both DCPS and public charter schools. We will break down school budgeting models, what the upcoming school budgets will look like, and discuss what is still needed to ensure transparent and equitable […]
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