News and Updates

The Washington Post: Groups call on D.C. to classify more kids as at-risk for academic failure
Our Founder and Executive Director Maya Martin Cadogan is featured in this Washington Post article, joining the DC Students Succeed Coalition’s call for our District

WJLA: DC education budget hearing lasts for more than 10 hours, dozens request more funding
WATCH: Ward 8 PLE Board member India Patrick’s testimony for School-Based Mental Health to the DC Council is featured in WJLA’s news coverage.

PAVE Parent Leaders Were Heard. Period.
It’s been a busy few weeks full of parent advocacy and #ParentPower! Parents talked to the people in POWER as they met with DC Councilmembers

The Washington Informer: During Budget Season, Mental Health Care System Becomes Major Concern
Ward 4 PLE Board member Amber Golden is featured in this article amplifying parents’ policy solutions for School-Based Mental Health supports!

Power of the #PurpleWave: It’s Time To TESTIFY!
#ICYMI: Last Tuesday, eight PAVE Parent Leaders in Education (PLE) Board members testified LIVE to the DC Council during the Performance Oversight Hearing on DC’s Education Agencies! To

The Washington Post Opinion: D.C. schools should step up amid a perfect storm of mental health challenges
Ward 6 PLE Board member Kisha Clark writes in The Washington Post about her struggle accessing School-Based Mental Health supports for her daughter and how
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