PAVE parent leaders know that we cannot adequately support the academic needs of DC kids, if we are not supporting their mental wellness.
More »[WATCH] Learn About School-Based Mental Health, a PAVE #ParentPriority
November 23, 2022
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PAVE @ the Polls and DC Election Results
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 »[INSIDE] The stories of PAVE’s 2022-2023 PLE Board Members!
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 »NAEP 101 – How DC students performed on “The Nation’s Report Card”
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 »Are you READY to #Vote4DCKids?
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 »Introducing the 2022-23 PAVE PLE Board Members!
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 »Watch: PAVE Parents have an authentic conversation about PARCC
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 »Everything You Need to Know About PARCC!
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 »Have a GREAT school year!
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 »It’s time to #Vote4DCKids!
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 »5 DAYS TO GO: Are YOU Ready to #Vote4DCKids?
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 »The 2022-23 #ParentPriorities are…
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 »What will YOUR #SummitStory be?
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 »#ParentPower in the Budget & Ballot Box
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 »Every Child Deserves to Grow Up in a World that Protects Them
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 »Mark Your Calendars: #Vote4DCKids Candidates Forum
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 »The Results are IN!
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 »Get Loud, Get Proud, and Get Out the #Vote4DCKids!
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 »WJLA: Coalition asks Mayor Bowser, DC Council for changes in funding for students in need
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 »Good Morning America: How kids’ education has suffered because of pandemic
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.
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