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Rep. Allister Chang

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Rep. Allister Chang @allistersboe.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
If nearly 80% of DC students are graduating, why are only 1/3 proficient in reading and math, & why do just 16% graduate ready for college and a career? My latest op-ed in @51st.news argues something simple: a DC diploma should mean something! 51st.news/opinion-dc-h...
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The 51st @51st.news · 09/07/2026
NEW: Underneath debates over changes to D.C.'s high school graduation requirements festers a more challenging question, writes @allistersboe.bsky.social, a member of the D.C. State Board of Education (@dcsboe.bsky.social). More from the opinion piece:
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Opinion: We’ve lost trust in D.C.’s high schools. New graduation rules won’t fix it.
Debates about the city’s new graduation requirements only skim the surface of our students’ problems with college- and workforce-readiness, writes a member of the D.C. State Board of Education.
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Rep. Allister Chang @allistersboe.bsky.social · 20/12/2025
I’m on the advisory board of @StationDC & I’m excited about the work they’re doing to help build the next generation of industry in DC. They’re hiring a Venue Experience Coordinator to support the people and spaces where that work happens. Details ⬇️ t.co/pcJYUDAvnt
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https://apply.workable.com/capital-factory/j/2C91C34A99/
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Rep. Allister Chang @allistersboe.bsky.social · 20/12/2025
Now live in @dclinenews.bsky.social : Graduation requirements should prepare students for the world they are entering, not the one we wish still existed. t.co/RYMw2mzFTV
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https://thedcline.org/2025/12/08/allister-chang-dc-needs-to-craft-graduation-requirements-that-help-our-students-navigate-an-uncertain-future/
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Rep. Allister Chang @allistersboe.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
Great morning on Nov 14 with at Garrison DCPS families talking through @dcsboe.bsky.social 's work with OSSE DC to revise graduation requirements. Garrison continues to stand out in reading growth, showing you can teach phonics and spark a love of reading at the same time!
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Rep. Allister Chang @allistersboe.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
Great to join colleagues from the @councilofdc.bsky.social Committee of the Whole and the DC Deputy Mayor for Education at the launch of the Center for Strong Public Schools. Momentum continues to build as we implement science of reading reforms across DC!
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Rep. Allister Chang @allistersboe.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
When do you think we should teach DC students about AI and how? Leaving Thomson ES PTO meeting where there was general consensus that elementary school is too early, but we should still be teaching skills involved with using AI, like distinguishing fact from opinion. x.com/i/status/198...
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Allister Chang on X: "When do you think we should teach DC students about AI and how? Just leaving a @ThomsonES PTO meeting where there was general consensus that elementary school is too early, but we should still be teaching skills involved with using AI, like distinguishing fact from opinion. https://t.co/EuUEfRSYt1" / X
When do you think we should teach DC students about AI and how? Just leaving a @ThomsonES PTO meeting where there was general consensus that elementary school is too early, but we should still be teaching skills involved with using AI, like distinguishing fact from opinion. https://t.co/EuUEfRSYt1
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Rep. Allister Chang @allistersboe.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
At Garrison Elementary’s Fall Festival on October 24! Great to catch up with families and hear how the school year’s going & yes, here’s the before and after of Principal Kip getting dunked in the pool by students. School spirit in full splash! @dcpublicschools.bsky.social @dcsboe.bsky.social
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Rep. Allister Chang @allistersboe.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
Honored to join Taiwan’s 10/10 National Day celebration in DC. @TECRO_USA has been a strong partner to DC schools, supporting Mandarin programs that help our students build global skills. Grateful to @mayorbowser.dc.gov 's MOAPIA & @dcpublicschools.bsky.social for championing this work for DC.
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Rep. Allister Chang @allistersboe.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
Joined @smyal.bsky.social on October 6 to celebrate their work empowering LGBTQ+ youth in DC — from housing to mental health. Grateful for all they do to help young people feel seen and supported. 📸: @washblade.bsky.social
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Rep. Allister Chang @allistersboe.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
When @DukeEllingtonDC students bake, you don’t just buy cookies, you invest in the arts! 🎭🍪
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Rep. Allister Chang @allistersboe.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
Interviewed October 4 by student journalists from Washington Latin PCS through 826 DC. Grateful to Lauren M. Lumpkin & @perrystein.bsky.social for sharing skills with young local reporters.
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Rep. Allister Chang @allistersboe.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
Five years of steady work -- structured #literacy laws, teacher training, and collaborative investments -- are paying off. Shout out to my Ward 2 Councilmember @brookepintodc.bsky.social for working with me to turn educator feedback into real policy results. thedcline.org/2025/09/30/a...
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Allister Chang: DC’s literacy investments are working
DC’s latest results on our annual statewide test of student achievement, known as CAPE, are a major milestone, showing that when we collaborate and stay focused on evidence-based practices, our studen...
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Rep. Allister Chang @allistersboe.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
Great to be with @ANC2E_DC September 29 to share an update on my work with the @dcsboe.bsky.social . Chair Lohse asked me about recent standardized test scores & enrollment. Top line: scores are up & enrollment is steady. More info: osse.dc.gov/node/1794106 & osse.dc.gov/node/604172
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2024-25 Statewide Assessment Results and Resources
2024-25 Results The documents and files below detail the 2024-25 statewide results of the DC Comprehensive Assessments of Progress in Education (DC CAPE) in English language arts/literacy (ELA) and ma...
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Rep. Allister Chang @allistersboe.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
On Sept. 18 We welcomed our new @dcsboe.bsky.social Student Reps at their first public meeting last night. Grateful to learn from you and work alongside you this year.
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Rep. Allister Chang @allistersboe.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
Wishing all Ward 2 students a fantastic start to the school year! 📚🍎 Great to kick things off with @dcpublicschools.bsky.social Garrison Elementary families at their back-to-school BBQ in August! @dcsboe.bsky.social
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Rep. Allister Chang @allistersboe.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
This growth reflects the shift to structured literacy & evidence-based methods. Still, too many students remain below grade level. I'm committed to continuing the work until all kids can read confidently. ➡️ www.wusa9.com/video/news/e...
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DC schools outperform pre-pandemic in ELA in new OSSE report
Office of Superintendent of Education says DC schools are back on track since the pandemic.
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Rep. Allister Chang @allistersboe.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
Across DCPS and charters, students posted year-over-year gains in ELA proficiency. That progress belongs to our educators, families, and students whose hard work makes these numbers possible. ➡️ wjla.com/news/local/d...
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DC students show improvements in state test scores: Report
State testing results released Thursday show a 3.6 percentreveal D.C. students are making strides in their academic performance,with scores in both English La
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Rep. Allister Chang @allistersboe.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
Grateful for the collaboration among @OSSEDC, @dcpublicschools.bsky.social @councilofdc.bsky.social (@CMBrookePinto!) @DMEforDC @mayorbowser.dc.gov @WTUTeacher @dccharters.bsky.social & proud to stand with my @dcsboe.bsky.social colleagues as we keep pushing to advance #literacy for all DC students.
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Rep. Allister Chang @allistersboe.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
🚍 Families of students with disabilities: @OSSEDC 's new Parent Portal is live for 2025–26! Confirm info & choose your option: 1️⃣ No transport 2️⃣ $400 parent stipend 3️⃣ OSSE bus service
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Rep. Allister Chang @allistersboe.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
Proud of all the incredible Ward 2 seniors I’ve gotten to know this past year, including this Basis DC grad headed to New York as a software developer intern. Whether it’s college, the workforce, or another adventure, there’s more than one road to success. Ward 2 will miss you!
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Rep. Allister Chang @allistersboe.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
From Ward 2 to @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social ! Great talking with Zoe back in August, a School Without Walls HS grad, about her research on Desmond Tutu. Spending time with DC students is my favorite part of my work with the @dcsboe.bsky.social !
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Rep. Allister Chang @allistersboe.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
Great to be at the #RAMMYS2025 in August, celebrating the chefs who keep our city delicious. 🥂✨
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Rep. Allister Chang @allistersboe.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
Over the summer, morning coffee with #Georgetown neighbors, exploring partnerships with @cageorgetown’s President & hearing firsthand from a @dcpublicschools.bsky.social parent!
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Rep. Allister Chang @allistersboe.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
DC students = unstoppable! Catching up with @dcsboe.bsky.social student rep Ryan Ting — @BASISDC alum and soon-to-be @harvard.edu freshman.
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Rep. Allister Chang @allistersboe.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
So you know me as the #literacy guy, but let's add something to the equation. I've talked to over 50 math educators across DC. Mixed reviews on Eureka. Some teachers love it, others feel strongly it's not working. t.co/kHbotvfHRA
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Rep. Allister Chang @allistersboe.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
A top ask from Ward 2 families? More advanced classes. In response, @dcsboe.bsky.social hosted a panel on expanding rigorous options for DC students. One idea: virtual AP & IB. What do you think? x.com/i/status/194...
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DC State Board of Ed on X: "Advanced studies are shown to bolster students' confidence, putting them on track for succes Virtual AP and IB classes aren't currently offered in the District. Perhaps an online option can open up more opportunities for student Read more https://t.co/iawuYwWf9P https://t.co/pglLArWVZz" / X
Advanced studies are shown to bolster students' confidence, putting them on track for succes Virtual AP and IB classes aren't currently offered in the District. Perhaps an online option can open up more opportunities for student Read more https://t.co/iawuYwWf9P https://t.co/pglLArWVZz
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Rep. Allister Chang @allistersboe.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
Thanks to neighbors who braved the heat Saturday morning for our #LoganCircle cleanup with @KevinCataldoDC & @ankitjaindc.bsky.social !
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Rep. Allister Chang @allistersboe.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
Join me and ANC Commissioner Kevin Cataldo for a community cleanup this Saturday (7/12) at 10 AM in Logan Circle!
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Rep. Allister Chang @allistersboe.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
Dinner on 7/7 in Ward 7!
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Rep. Allister Chang @allistersboe.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
“DC is a very special place.” I told @zeit.de that during #WorldPrideDC @capitalpridedc.bsky.social because while Pride is under fire elsewhere, DC students, DC parents & DC teachers asked DC schools to teach LGBTQ history. And @dcsboe.bsky.social said yes. Unanimously. zeit.de/gesellschaft...
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WorldPride in Washington, D. C.: Trotz alledem
Der US-Präsident schürt Hass gegen die LGBTQ-Community. In Washington zeigt die WorldPride Parade Solidarität – trotz weltweiter Angst und Unsicherheit.
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Rep. Allister Chang @allistersboe.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
World Pride in DC! Great to see Washington Teachers' Union, @brookepintofordc.bsky.social @cmchenderson.bsky.social @cmzparker5.bsky.social @lgbtqvictoryfund.bsky.social @hrc.org !
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Rep. Allister Chang @allistersboe.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
Face paint? Check. Bounce house? Check. @dcsboe.bsky.social was at Stead Park engaging families on graduation requirements. Hearing many questions about how to navigate navigate middle & high school options -- our team dc.advocate can help!
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Rep. Allister Chang @allistersboe.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
My happy place? Talking with teachers about #literacy. Thanks @WTUTeacher for convening! 🌈✏️ #Literacy
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Rep. Allister Chang @allistersboe.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Grateful to @HydeAddisonES & @HydePTA for hosting me last night! Thanks for sharing your FY26 budget priorities. I’m taking your input to heart as we respond to the Mayor’s proposed budget (mayor.dc.gov/page/mayor-b...) Ward 2 neighbors, I want to hear from you too!
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Mayor Bowser Presents Grow DC: Our Fiscal Year 2026 Budget
Today, May 27, 2025, Mayor Muriel Bowser shared Grow DC, her Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Budget. Grow DC is a bold, proactive growth agenda to generate new economic activity, create new jobs for DC reside...
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Rep. Allister Chang @allistersboe.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Thank you @brookepintofordc.bsky.social for turning educator voices into policy. After DC teachers came to the @dcsboe.bsky.social asking for support, we passed a resolution calling for a phone-free school day. Today, @councilofdc.bsky.social made it real. A huge win for distraction-free classrooms.
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Rep. Allister Chang @allistersboe.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
🏳️‍🌈 Happy start to Pride Month! 🌈 Thanks dcfrontrunners for organizing a 5K this morning. Fun way to kick off the month with community, movement, and pride. ❤️💛💚💙💜 PrideMonth
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Rep. Allister Chang @allistersboe.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
Honored to be highlighted by @glaad.bsky.social as one of 5 AAPI trailblazers in politics. Read the full piece: glaad.org/5-aapi-trail... #AAPIHeritageMonth #RepresentationMatters glaad.org/5-aapi-trail...
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5 AAPI Trailblazers in Politics Paving the Way for Future AAPI Generations | GLAAD
By Quintay Knight. This AAPI Heritage Month, we’re celebrating more than just tradition—we’re highlighting the incredible change makers who are turning culture into action.
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