September 16, 2022
Last Saturday, at PAVE’s Citywide PLE Board Kickoff, twenty three parent leaders gathered to revisit their #ParentPower, and share their commitments for the upcoming year. While we looked to the future, and a year of success and growth for ALL DC students, we also took time to have a conversation about the current reality. Thank you […]
More »September 9, 2022
We’re sure you’ve seen the headlines, heard the commentary, and read the stories. 2022 DC PARCC results are out, and the scores show what many expected after 2 years of COVID related disruptions. Academic declines in math and ELA are evident, with the gaps growing larger for the district’s Black and Brown students.
More »August 29, 2022
Today, DC Public Schools and many public charter schools will return to school – if they haven’t already! Ahead of the new school year, PAVE parent leaders shared their hopes, visions, and concerns for their kids.
More »June 30, 2022
When the United States Supreme Court was established over 230 years ago, only white men could sit on the court and uphold the Constitution and ideals of this great nation. So, you can only imagine my excitement when months ago, I watched a Black woman, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, confirmed to take her place at […]
More »June 21, 2022
The DC Primary Election is happening NOW! Take ONE minute to commit to #Vote4DCKids in the DC Primary Election to put our children at the center of one of our most important rights because OUR VOICE = OUR VOTE!
More »June 16, 2022
A #Vote4DCKids is a vote that means you want to elect leaders who will center our families, especially our Black, Brown, and low-income families, in all their decision-making.
More »June 15, 2022
At the PAVE Parent Policy Summit, 69 parent leaders voted for the TWO TOP #ParentPriorities for 2022-23 and we’re excited to announce that they are..
More »June 8, 2022
The 2022 PAVE Parent Policy Summit powerful day focused on the voices of DC parents and families while celebrating our community and parents’ vision for a brighter, more equitable future for all DC kids! But don’t just take our word for it! Read why these parent leaders are looking forward to the Summit…
More »June 2, 2022
Over the past year, PAVE parent leaders have advocated for THEIR visions for their TOP #ParentPriorities: School-Based Mental Health (SBMH) and Out-of-School Time (OST) Programs and the #ParentPower could NOT be stopped.
More »May 26, 2022
Times like these where news stories about violence are on a never ending loop can make us feel sad, angry, anxious, numb, or all of the above – and we have every right to not be okay.
More »May 19, 2022
It’s time to get to know the candidates running to represent you and your family – and that means it’s time for a parent-led Candidates Forum!
More »May 16, 2022
325 DC parents voted: Open to see which 5 issues will be on the ballot at the PAVE Parent Policy Summit in June!
More »May 9, 2022
I often think about ways Out-of-School Time (OST) programs complement mental health. I believe that OST programs – especially ones centered around physical activity – benefit our children’s mental, spiritual, and emotional health. This is not to say that academic-based OST programs are not beneficial to mental health; they are just as important to supporting […]
More »May 5, 2022
Now more than ever it’s so important for parents – who know their kids best – to demonstrate the power of their VOICE through their VOTE. That’s what the #Vote4DCKids movement is all about: DC residents making their voice heard, including knowing how to vote, where to vote, and who is on the ballot.
More »May 3, 2022
“If we are talking about equitable education experiences, we cannot turn a blind eye to that. It’s our job and due diligence to meet the needs of those students.” – Advocacy Captain and Ward 6 PLE Board member Katrice Whitaker
More »May 2, 2022
COVID has taken a toll on children’s academic progress, but here’s how parents can help their kids get back on track.
More »April 27, 2022
For the past six years a network of over 5,000 primarily Black and Brown PAVE parent leaders created a movement for #ParentPower, pushing on the system and its leaders to center the voices of families – who are the heart of DC. These upcoming months are no different! Join us as we gear up for our first […]
More »April 26, 2022
“We can and should do more to ensure that all students — especially students with learning differences or special needs — are able to access OST programs. As the grandmother of an autistic teenage boy, I know that we have work to do on that front.”
More »April 21, 2022
It’s a NEW day which means that it’s time for another parent-led day of ACTION – this one for Out-of-School Time (OST) programs in the District! If you believe that every family deserves access to a high-quality OST program for their children – regardless of income level or where they live – we need YOU to help SPREAD THE WORD about […]
More »April 19, 2022
If YOU believe that DC’s education system must provide readily accessible, high-quality school-based mental health services and supports and should be responsive to student needs then we need you to get UP, get READY, and get LOUD today on social media during PAVE parent leaders’ Day of Action for School-Based Mental Health (SBMH) supports!
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