May 10, 2024
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 […]
More »April 19, 2024
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.
More »March 15, 2024
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.
More »January 29, 2024
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!
More »December 21, 2023
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.
More »October 13, 2023
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!
More »June 8, 2023
It was a FULL DAY of #ParentPower this past Saturday, June 3rd, at the 2023 PAVE Parent Policy Summit!
More »May 13, 2023
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.
More »May 4, 2023
Parent Leaders showed up and out at Wilson Building Walkarounds last week to discuss our priorities!
More »April 5, 2023
During the Council’s Budget Oversight Hearing on All Education Agencies today, parent leaders are testifying & sharing their voices on social media!
More »March 24, 2023
On Wednesday, Mayor Bowser released her FY 2024 proposed budget, and it…
More »March 14, 2023
PAVE’s budget asks center around our #ParentPriorities: SBMH and OST, & were developed by parent leaders with DC children & families at the core.
More »February 22, 2023
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.
More »February 14, 2023
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.
More »February 3, 2023
Last week, parent leaders officially wrapped up PAVE’s seventh annual DC Parent Voice and Choice Week (DCPVCW)!
More »January 20, 2023
We’re just DAYS away from PAVE’s seventh annual DC Parent Voice and Choice Week (DCPVCW) kicking off!
More »January 13, 2023
Parent leaders are sharing their perspectives on the critical importance of increased SBMH resources and OST programming throughout the District!
More »January 6, 2023
Months of advocacy, preparation, and tons of #ParentPower have led to this! Read parents leaders’ Statements of Beliefs!
More »December 22, 2022
We are proud to present a sneak peek of the policy solutions PAVE parent leaders identified for their top two 2022-23 #ParentPriorities
More »December 13, 2022
In alignment with PAVE ‘s mission to inform, on December 3rd, Ward-Based PLE Board members gathered for All Ward Learning Day 2022!
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