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PAVE (Parents Amplifying Voices in Education) @dcpave.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Hear from Ward 5 Parent Leader Ana Rodriguez, Ward 7 Parent Leader Letisha Vinson, and Ward 8 Parent Leader Cristen Jones about why THEY #Vote4DCKids , and make YOUR commitment to do the same here: link.dcpave.org/commit-to-vote4dckids We hope to see you at the polls tomorrow! 💜🗳️

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PAVE (Parents Amplifying Voices in Education) @dcpave.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

We're concluding our breakdown of the good 🤠, the bad ☹️, & the ugly 🤯 of the FY27 budget for our #ParentPriorities with 💜 School-Based Mental Health 💜 We need to make sure all kids in all schools can access mental health support! Swipe to see how the budget will impact school-based mental health 💸

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PAVE (Parents Amplifying Voices in Education) @dcpave.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

⚽️ Out-of-School Time (OST) Programs 🎨 give our kids a safe place to be after school and in the summer and provide opportunities for them to try new things and grow their skills! Swipe to see the good 🤠, the bad ☹️, and the ugly 🤯 of how the FY27 budget will impact OST programs.

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PAVE (Parents Amplifying Voices in Education) @dcpave.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

DC's kids deserve to be able to get to and from school safely every day! We're continuing our breakdown of the good 🤠, the bad ☹️, and the ugly 🤯 of the FY27 budget for each of our #ParentPriorities with 🚌 Safe Passage to School 🚌 Swipe to see how the budget will impact student safety!

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PAVE (Parents Amplifying Voices in Education) @dcpave.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

We're breaking down the good 🤠, the bad ☹️, and the ugly 🤯 of the FY27 budget for our #ParentPriorities. Next up: 🏫 Specialized School Programs 🏫 We need programs that help kids explore their passions & set them up to thrive not just in school, but in the pathway of their choice after they graduate!

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PAVE (Parents Amplifying Voices in Education) @dcpave.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

With just 1/3 of DC students reading at grade level & 1/4 doing math at grade level, we can't afford not to invest in the policies & practices we know work to drive academic achievement. Swipe to see the good 🤠, the bad ☹️, and the ugly 🤯 of how the budget will impact academic supports for DC kids!

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PAVE (Parents Amplifying Voices in Education) @dcpave.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

⏩️ Swipe to see why Ward 5 Parent Leader Yvette Selby, Ward 7 Parent Leader Simone Scott, and Ward 8 Parent Leaders Anise Walker & Laura Fitzgerald will be prioritizing DC’s kids & their education when they cast their ballots!

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PAVE (Parents Amplifying Voices in Education) @dcpave.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

The 2026 Primary election is just 2 weeks away! We need our elected leaders to be committed to our kids & their education - the future of DC 💜🗳️ 🎤 Hear from Ward 5 Parent Leaders Yolanda Anderson & Yolanda Corbett and Ward 7 Parent Leaders DaSean Jones & Davinia Seay about why THEY #Vote4DCKids !

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PAVE (Parents Amplifying Voices in Education) @dcpave.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

📚 Hear from Ward 7 Parent Leader Karla Reid-Witt about why she advocates for literacy!

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PAVE (Parents Amplifying Voices in Education) @dcpave.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Hear from Ward 5 Parent Leaders Yolanda Anderson and Katrice Turner, Ward 7 Parent Leader Dawn Smith, and PAVE's Executive Director Maya Martin Cadogan in this video!

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PAVE (Parents Amplifying Voices in Education) @dcpave.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

📣 Hear from Ward 7 Parent Leaders Dawn Smith & Stephanie Griffith-Richardson and Ward 8 Parent Leader Brandi Reese about why Academics is a top #ParentPriority for them!

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PAVE (Parents Amplifying Voices in Education) @dcpave.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

🎙️ PAVE Parent Leader Spotlight! 🎙️ Ward 8 Parent Leader LaSheema Burnett got a shoutout in the testimony from OSSE State Superintendent of Education, Dr. Antoinette Mitchell! Turn up the volume to hear about LaSheema's experience with high-impact tutoring 🔊💜

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PAVE (Parents Amplifying Voices in Education) @dcpave.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to all the teachers! We're sending extra love to the PAVE Parent Leaders who are also educators (some of whom are pictured here!) - THANK YOU for all you do to support our babies, both in and out of the classroom 💜 The future of DC is bright thanks to all of you!!

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PAVE (Parents Amplifying Voices in Education) @dcpave.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Hear from Ward 7 Parent Leader DaSean Jones about why he advocates for HIT 💜

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PAVE (Parents Amplifying Voices in Education) @dcpave.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Highlights from last week: 📣 Ward 8 Parent Leader Brandi Reese went to the Hill to meet with Congress as part of UPLAN‘s National Gathering 📣 Ward 5 Parent Leader Yolanda Anderson testified in-person for the first time to advocate for high-impact tutoring & educator professional development!

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PAVE (Parents Amplifying Voices in Education) @dcpave.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Highlights from last week: 📣 Ward 8 Parent Leader Brandi Reese met with @eleanornorton.bsky.social's office as part of UPLAN's National Gathering 📣 Ward 5 Parent Leader Yolanda Anderson testified in-person for the 1st time to advocate for high-impact tutoring & educator professional development!

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PAVE (Parents Amplifying Voices in Education) @dcpave.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

▶️ Hear from DC students about about the progress they have made with HIT & why their tutor matters in this video!

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PAVE (Parents Amplifying Voices in Education) @dcpave.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

🗳️🚨 Election Day is just 2 short months away, and we need our candidates to prioritize the future of DC: our kids! Hear from our Parent Leaders, partners, and community members about why they #Vote4DCKids 💜

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PAVE (Parents Amplifying Voices in Education) @dcpave.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

High-impact tutoring (HIT) makes a big difference for our kids, improving their academic performance, attendance, and confidence! We’re grateful that DC $3 million investment in HIT is maintained in the Mayor's FY27 budget, ensuring students will keep receiving this vital academic support 💜

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PAVE (Parents Amplifying Voices in Education) @dcpave.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

This week we co-hosted Education Forums for At-Large Councilmember and Mayoral candidates, and heard from so many Parent Leaders & community members about why they're prioritizing our kids & their education when they cast their vote. Check out some the reasons they #Vote4DCKids 💜

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PAVE (Parents Amplifying Voices in Education) @dcpave.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

🗳️💜 Election season is upon us, and here at PAVE that means one thing - it's time to #Vote4DCKids !

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PAVE (Parents Amplifying Voices in Education) @dcpave.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

🫶🏾 Strong classroom culture that fosters a learning-focused environment & builds student confidence ✏️ Kindergarten students flexing their skills in a creative writing activity 🔬 Seeing science & engineering work on display in the halls, showcasing Armstrong's strong academics beyond literacy!

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PAVE (Parents Amplifying Voices in Education) @dcpave.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Our Parent Leaders were blown away by what they saw! Some of their favorite parts: 📚 Explicit phonics instruction building students' foundational skills 🎨 Freedom of learning for Pre-K students in the Reggio Emilia Learning Center 👩🏾‍🏫 Teachers empowering students while holding high expectations

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PAVE (Parents Amplifying Voices in Education) @dcpave.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Our Parent Leaders toured Friendship PCS Armstrong campus to see instruction in action & learn about how Friendship uses evidence-based supports like high-quality instructional materials, educator training in the science of reading, and high-impact tutoring to drive student achievement!

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PAVE (Parents Amplifying Voices in Education) @dcpave.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

📗 We attended a Congressional briefing on the READ Act, which would require states receiving CLSD funding to implement evidence-based practices. Shoutout to @dcpublicschools.bsky.social Chancellor Lewis Ferebee, who shared about the progress DC is already making in literacy!

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PAVE (Parents Amplifying Voices in Education) @dcpave.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

📕 We met with @eleanornorton.bsky.social ‘s office to share about the national literacy crisis and the policy solutions that make a difference for kids, including the READ Act!

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PAVE (Parents Amplifying Voices in Education) @dcpave.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Thank you to DME Budget Director TJ Sell for meeting with our Parent Leaders! We had a great conversation diving into the budget process and the DME's & our Parent Leaders' priorities for the budget. We're excited to keep working together to make sure ALL kids can access an excellent education! 💜

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PAVE (Parents Amplifying Voices in Education) @dcpave.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 A round of applause for Ward 8 Parent Leader LaSheema Burnett, who brought the parent perspective to @dcpolicycenter.bsky.social 's State of DC Schools event last week!

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PAVE (Parents Amplifying Voices in Education) @dcpave.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

📣 Thank you to Dr. Scott from the Department of Behavioral Health for joining us for a listening session! Our Parent Leaders shared their feedback on DBH's new comprehensive plan. We look forward to continuing the conversation on how we can make sure all our kids have what they need to thrive!

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PAVE (Parents Amplifying Voices in Education) @dcpave.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

▶️ And check out this bonus PAVE shoutout from Josh Boots of @empowerk12.bsky.social !

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PAVE (Parents Amplifying Voices in Education) @dcpave.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Ward 6 Parent Leader Tara Brown & PAVE Chief of Policy Kerry Savage testified at yesterday's @councilofdc performance oversight hearing for @osse.dc to advocate for 3 key academic supports:

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PAVE (Parents Amplifying Voices in Education) @dcpave.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

💜 Huge shoutout to the ETEP team & EmpowerK12 for presenting and facilitating 🔥🔥🔥 discussions, and to all the Parent Leaders who attended & shared their perspectives! 💜

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PAVE (Parents Amplifying Voices in Education) @dcpave.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

We hosted our first Data Deep Dive of 2026 with the Office of Education Through Employment Pathways and @empowerk12.bsky.social ! Our Parent Leaders explored data on early career outcomes for DC alumni and shared feedback on what metrics parents want more information on.

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PAVE (Parents Amplifying Voices in Education) @dcpave.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

🎓💼📈 PAVE Parent Leaders know that having data on post-graduation outcomes is CRITICAL to understanding how our schools set kids up to thrive!

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PAVE (Parents Amplifying Voices in Education) @dcpave.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Thank you CM Crawford for listening to the priorities of our parents - including academics and school-based mental health - and sharing your priorities around literacy and school safety. We look forward to collaborating to make sure all our kids have what they need to thrive 💜

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PAVE (Parents Amplifying Voices in Education) @dcpave.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

The #PurpleWave was back at the Wilson Building yesterday as our Parent Leaders shared their #ParentPriorities with our newest At-Large Councilmember!

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PAVE (Parents Amplifying Voices in Education) @dcpave.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Our Parent Leaders are getting LOUD for our kids' learning 📣 We're calling on our policymakers to invest in DC's future by investing in what our kids need most:

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PAVE (Parents Amplifying Voices in Education) @dcpave.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

💜💸 The #PurpleWave showed up & showed OUT for the Mayor's Budget Forums! 💜💸

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PAVE (Parents Amplifying Voices in Education) @dcpave.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Shoutout to all the Parent Leaders who testified, and to Chairman Mendelson for answering Tara's question live! 💜

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PAVE (Parents Amplifying Voices in Education) @dcpave.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

The #PurpleWave testified at the @councilofdc.bsky.social performance oversight hearings for @dcpublicschools.bsky.social , PCSB , DME , and @dcsboe.bsky.social - and our Parent Leaders brought some questions for @chmnmendelson.bsky.social and the Committee of the Whole:

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PAVE (Parents Amplifying Voices in Education) @dcpave.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

We’re proud that the legacy of the Consolidated Parents Group lives on in our PAVE Parent Leaders - most of whom are Black mamas - who continue to advocate for an excellent education for every child. This & every month, we celebrate the Black leaders who got us here & inspire our work every day ✊🏾💜

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PAVE (Parents Amplifying Voices in Education) @dcpave.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

The Consolidated Parents Group was a group of parents from Anacostia who pushed for better school options for Black students in DC, including school integration.

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PAVE (Parents Amplifying Voices in Education) @dcpave.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

The #PurpleWave showed up & showed out today — including some of our next gen advocates! 💜💸 Join us in calling on our policymakers to invest in our kids: actionnetwork.org/petitions/be...

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PAVE (Parents Amplifying Voices in Education) @dcpave.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

Ward 5 Parent Leader Katrice Turner shares how CTE is a long-term investment for DC! Plus a bonus shoutout to @mayorbowser.dc.gov for increasing the UPSFF 💜💸

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PAVE (Parents Amplifying Voices in Education) @dcpave.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

Ward 8 Parent Leader LaSheema Burnett advocates for academic supports in the budget!

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PAVE (Parents Amplifying Voices in Education) @dcpave.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

DME Kihn reminds us of all the accomplishments we’ve achieved because we’ve invested in our kids & schools! Now is the time to build on the momentum we’ve created so our kids can continue to learn & grow 💸💜

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PAVE (Parents Amplifying Voices in Education) @dcpave.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

THANK YOU @mayor_bowser for meeting with our Parent Leaders yesterday! We had a great discussion on how we can continue to expand academic supports for all DC kids:

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PAVE (Parents Amplifying Voices in Education) @dcpave.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Continuing our Black History Month series highlighting Black leaders who paved the way for DC's education system as we know it today, we're honoring Dr. Ramona Edelin!

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PAVE (Parents Amplifying Voices in Education) @dcpave.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Happy Black History Month! ✊🏾💜 This month, we are featuring Black leaders who paved the way for DC's education system as we know it today. To start, we're honoring the pioneering educator Dr. Anna Julia Cooper!

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