PAVE Post Newsletter

Voting is not just a right; it’s a responsibility. Voting matters because it ensures everyone has a say in who gets to make the decisions that affect us, our communities, and our kids. This year especially, when democracy itself is being threatened, it’s important to make sure your voice is heard by casting your vote for […]

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Every year, we become more and more inspired by the progress that our incredible PAVE Parent Leaders and partners make possible – and this year was no different.

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During the 2022-2023 school year, PAVE hosted a cross-sector series of convenings with parents, partners, practitioners, school leaders, and policymakers to discuss how to ensure all students receive the support they need and deserve to not only recover from the pandemic but thrive.

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We want leaders who share PAVE’s values and are committed to working WITH families and communities to create the change we want to see. To make that vision a reality, we are working alongside our community and school partners to educate DC residents on how to make their voices heard with their vote, including how to vote, where […]

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PAVE ON THE NATIONAL STAGE! Maya will join Keri Rodrigues (President of the National Parents Union) in a dialogue on education with Romy Drucker (Education Program Director of the Walton Family Foundation) on “Moms Leading Movements in the Fight for Education Equity”.

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Council Budget Oversight Hearings have kicked off and we are making sure our District leaders hear directly and in detail from communities about our two #ParentPriorities, Specialized School Programs and Safe Passage.

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32…since January 29th, that’s how many times PAVE parent leaders have taken time out of their busy days, stepped up to the microphone, and TESTIFIED to get kids to school (SAFE PASSAGE) and make sure kids have great school choices (SPECIALIZED SCHOOL PROGRAMS). Parents were present at 8 Performance Oversight Hearings covering 14 District Agencies.

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Fourteen meetings with DC policymakers and elected officials in one week – we did that! DC Parent Voice and Choice Week 2024 (DCPVCW) is in the books, but its impact continues to be felt!

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Throughout 2023, PAVE parent leaders have been busy advocating for their VOICE and CHOICE in public education in ways that are driving change not just in the District of Columbia but also making an impact on a national level.

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PAVE Parent Leaders in Education (PLE) Boards came together at KIPP DC College Prep on Saturday, September 30th to kickoff a NEW year of #ParentPower!

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It was a FULL DAY of #ParentPower this past Saturday, June 3rd, at the 2023 PAVE Parent Policy Summit!

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At the Summit, parents and community members come together to set the vision for education in the District and drive PAVE’s work for the rest of the year.

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Parent Leaders showed up and out at Wilson Building Walkarounds last week to discuss our priorities!

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During the Council’s Budget Oversight Hearing on All Education Agencies today, parent leaders are testifying & sharing their voices on social media!

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On Wednesday, Mayor Bowser released her FY 2024 proposed budget, and it…

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PAVE’s budget asks center around our #ParentPriorities: SBMH and OST, & were developed by parent leaders with DC children & families at the core.

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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.

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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.

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Last week, parent leaders officially wrapped up PAVE’s seventh annual DC Parent Voice and Choice Week (DCPVCW)!

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We’re just DAYS away from PAVE’s seventh annual DC Parent Voice and Choice Week (DCPVCW) kicking off!

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