The PAVE Blog
PAVE is dedicated to amplifying the voices of parents from across DC because we know that every parent has a unique story to share. Through the PAVE Blog, parents can continue making their voices heard by sharing those unique stories, experiences, and priorities with our community.
For more information about blogging and features, please reach out to us at communications@dcpave.org. Our team will provide you with the support to craft your story!

Tara Brown: No RSVP needed to the table, parents! We’re the VIPs
As parents, we are responsible for raising the next generation of citizens. To do this, we take on the role as caregivers. We provide our

Datiece Frazier: Empowering the community to build safe passage
I loved my neighborhood growing up. Walking around, it felt like a block party was happening on every corner. Everyone knew each other and we

DaSean Jones and Christine Miller: How conversations can lead to change
This blog piece includes two narratives, one of DaSean Jones (Advocacy Captain and Ward 8 PLE Board member) and one of Christine Miller (Advocacy Captain

Gaby L. Fraser: The POWER of parent voice
I am a parent of three DC public school graduates, a grandmother of five current DC public school and public charter school scholars – two

Kim Gutierrez: Nos Vemos
For almost two years, I have had the privilege of serving as a PAVE Community Organizer. Through this role, I’ve listened to powerful words and

Tara Brown: Learning to practice patient parenting
Trigger Warning: This blog piece mentions multiple attempts of suicide. My daughter almost died three times before I even knew that there was a problem.