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EmpowerEd @empowereddc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Tonight EmpowerEd educators are ensuring the @dcsboe.bsky.social is in touch with the daily realities in our schools: the impacts of mental health cuts, approaches to truancy and absenteeism, science & reading curriculum, support for small schools & so much more. #TeacherVoice matters.

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EmpowerEd @empowereddc.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

This report is incredibly disturbing. We will not allow Pirro and this corrupt administration to intimidate DC educators and attack our young people. We will work with local partners to fight this and ensure it’s not a prelude to a larger attack on DC schools and youth. @freedcproject.bsky.social

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Jaime Fearer @bogrosemary.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

We refuse to normalize this. Join us, alongside @freedcproject.bsky.social, @empowereddc.bsky.social, and @wtuteacher.bsky.social, Wednesday morning as we demand safety for our students without federal policing. #FreeDC freedcproject.org/event-list/f...

FEDERAL POLICE AND NATIONAL GUARD AWAY FROM OUR SCHOOLS
Press Conference + Rally
Wheatley Education Campus
Wednesday, August 26 at 7:45 AM

POLICÍA FEDERAL Y GUARDIA NACIONAL
¡FUERA DE NUESTRAS ESCUELAS!
Conferencia de prensa y mobilizacion
Wheatley Education Campus
meircoles, 26 de agosto a 7:45 am

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Kinney for DC @kinney4dc.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Happy #TeacherAppreciationWeek @empowereddc.bsky.social! My mom was a lifelong 11th grade English teacher, and I know how faithfully and selflessly teachers and administrators show up for our kids, often without the resources, recognition, or support you deserve. I am deeply grateful.

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Happy #TeacherAppreciationWeek!

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EmpowerEd @empowereddc.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

We are so excited to be celebrating #TeacherAppreciationWeek with all of our school partners and the amazing educators in Washington, DC! We are also calling on all elected officials and candidates to share a video on how YOU would show your appreciation for educators with policy & budget!

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EmpowerEd @empowereddc.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

No matter what MPD does, the city keeps shoveling millions and millions more into their budget each year. Meanwhile the current budgets cuts millions for school-based behavioral health, DPR programming and community schools. Short-sighted, political and deeply wrong. @chmnmendelson.bsky.social

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EmpowerEd @empowereddc.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

@fairbudgetdc has officially launched their FY27 Budget Platform and I'm proud to support the call for local leaders to develop a budget that invests in care and sustainability 🌱 @MayorBowser @ChmnMendelson Build a budget that allows DC to take care of our own. View the platform: bit.ly/WeGotUsDC

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EmpowerEd @empowereddc.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

This. Any lawmaker telling advocates it's a "tight budget season" while advancing a "recoupling" effort that would simultaneously hurt our budget and set an incredibly dangerous precedent of bowing at the feet of illegal federal interference should think twice about this approach.

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EmpowerEd @empowereddc.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

🚨On March 5th we're co-hosting a Public Education Candidate Forum for Mayor, Council Chair & Delegate to Congress. MAYOR: @janeese4dc.bsky.social accepted, @garygoodweather.bsky.social accepted @kenyanmcduffie.bsky.social NO REPLY ✏️Register Here to Attend: events.humanitix.com/dc-public-ed...

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DC Public Education Candidate Forum

Join the Coalition for DC Public Schools and Communities for a candidate forum for the DC Mayor, DC Delegate to Congress and Council Chair 2026 Elections!

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EmpowerEd @empowereddc.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

It's #BlackHistoryMonth and we're so excited to bring you a livestream of DC's "Unapologetically Black Educator Story Lounge" STARTING NOW! Lisen to DC's Black Educators share their stories. youtube.com/live/A3ZV0p0... @dcaesj.bsky.social

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Unapologetically Black Educator Story Lounge

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EmpowerEd @empowereddc.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

After dozens of testimonies in favor of expanding community schools- we’re so excited to hear OSSE also call for a new more comprehensive approach to funding in this moment to make ALL schools community schools! We need legislation now! @chmnmendelson.bsky.social @cmlewisgeorgew4.bsky.social

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EmpowerEd @empowereddc.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

👏🏼Today’s essential read is from Eboni-Rose Thompson-and could not be more timely. We have a know strategy backed by experience & research to invest in our young people. This is the time to invest in community schools. 51st.news/dc-dcps-comm... @janeese4dc.bsky.social @cmzparker5.bsky.social

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Opinion: Now is the time to support D.C.’s community schools

If the federal government cuts funding, local investments we make in community schools and family supports are the buffer that keeps neighborhoods from unraveling, argues Eboni-Rose Thompson.

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Free DC @freedcproject.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

“It’s clear that local and federal agencies are not meeting the requirements of the Human Rights Act. It’s time for us to revisit the Sanctuary Values Act to affirm and expand it.” Caroline Pryor, @empowereddc.bsky.social

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EmpowerEd @empowereddc.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

How can you hear from young people if you hold the hearing at a time when they are supposed to be in school?

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EmpowerEd @empowereddc.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

👏DC is making real, substantial education progress thanks to the hard work of our educators and school staff! With smart investments in Community Schools, wellbeing for students and staff, experiential learning and more- we can truly lead the country.

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How D.C. Public Schools Are Reimagining What’s Possible for Every Student

Kihn & Mitchell: With investments in data & the teacher corps and a universal enrollment lottery, test scores, grad rates & attendance are all up.

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Janeese4DC @janeese4dc.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

“Even after the D.C. Council set aside additional funds to continue green card sponsorships, DCPS says it simply won’t spend the money.”

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EmpowerEd @empowereddc.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

📹Tune in now LIVE to tonight DC Latino Educator Story Lounge where DC's Latina/o educators share their stories of successes, challenges and common bonds in this time where we need them more than ever. 🇸🇻🇲🇽🇨🇴🇵🇷 LIVE STREAM: www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3Bu...

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Mojitos y Maestros: 2025 DC Latiné Educator Story Lounge

YouTube video by EmpowerEd DC

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EmpowerEd @empowereddc.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

We agree, @chmnmendelson.bsky.social: oversight alone just hasn't moved the needle. Every year hundreds of residents testify on education issues, but DC council, the legislative body, has resisted LEGISLATING. Join our campaign to make this education oversight season and ACTION season.

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EmpowerEd @empowereddc.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

*📢SOLO QUEDAN 2 DIAS*📢 NO TE LO PIERDAS😉 *MOJITOS Y MAESTROS💃🏻* 🗓JUEVES, 2 DE OCTUBRE ⏰️6:00pm-8:00pm 📍El Tamarindo NW DC *Registrate🔗* events.humanitix.com/mojitos-y-ma...

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Elizabeth Mitchell 🌈🦄♋️😮‍💨🌊 @efcmitchell.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Just getting starting at the @ward3democrats.bsky.social meeting focusing on education. Joined by Laura from the Washington teachers union and Caroline from @empowereddc.bsky.social and defend dc

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EmpowerEd @empowereddc.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

🎟️DC: get your tickets now! It’s almost #HispanicHeritageMonth and it’s time to celebrate our Latina/o educators! events.humanitix.com/mojitos-y-ma...

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EmpowerEd @empowereddc.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

Happy Back to School, DC! Your teachers are excited to welcome you, teach you, advocate for you and make sure school is a safe and joyful place for you this year. Welcome back!!

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EmpowerEd @empowereddc.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

🗳️ We need your votes! Do you believe in the power of TEACHER IDEAS? Help us spread the message of #TeacherVoice and #EducatorWellness across the country by voting for our SXSW EDU Session Proposals. Register, then vote: participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sx... #PanelPicker #SXSWEDU

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PanelPicker | SXSW Conference & Festivals

PanelPicker® is the official SXSW user-generated session proposal platform. Enter ideas and vote to help shape Conference programming for SXSW and SXSW EDU.

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EmpowerEd @empowereddc.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

WATCH: Educators across our entire city are demanding the DC Council step up & #FundCommunitySchools in the FY 2026 budget! At a time when the social safety net is at risk, one of the most important programs we have to service students and families is #CommunitySchools.” @chmnmendelson.bsky.social

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EmpowerEd @empowereddc.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

It's the LAST DAY of school for @dcpublicschools.bsky.social and many DC charter schools! We celebrate our students for a year of learning, our amazing educators for non-stop dedication to #AllDCKids and families for their support. Together, we achieved so much this year. Happy Summer!!

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ALT: a classroom full of children with the words " schools out " written on the bottom

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EmpowerEd @empowereddc.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

Today at the Council hearing on @dcpublicschools.bsky.social, immigrant educators are testifying directly that DCPS is going back on direct assurances they made to them upon hiring by repealing the H1B visa pathway. We need @chmnmendelson.bsky.social to fix this in the budget and uphold DC values!

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Betsy Wolf @betsyjwolf.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

There are so many things going on at the national and local levels, but don’t miss this via @empowereddc.bsky.social: Trump's FY26 budget proposal eliminates DC's Tuition Assistance Grant, which provides $ for DC students to attend universities in other states since DC doesn’t get in-state tuition.

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EmpowerEd @empowereddc.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

We’re so excited to honor amazing DC educators at our annual benefit -the DC Teacher Voice Awards- next Thursday 6/12. We’re thrilled that @repjahanahayes.bsky.social a former educator currently fighting threats to education in Congress is joining. Get your ticket: secure.ngpvan.com/tKbRS_KDn0up...

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EmpowerEd @empowereddc.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

Educators showing up yesterday in #Ward7 to let @chmnmendelson.bsky.social know we MUST prioritize experiential learning, educator retention, community schools in budget. In a city of our wealth, it’s only a “tough budget year” if we fail to ask those w/ capacity to INVEST to protect our residents!

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Senator Mark Warner @markwarner.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

The Senate passed a tiny, logistical fix for DC’s budget and President Trump endorsed it. Now the House is ignoring it, wrecking DC’s finances out of pure apathy. It’s unacceptable. The House must act.

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EmpowerEd @empowereddc.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

Yesterday educators, advocates and decision makers gathered at our 2025 DC #TeacherSolutions Summit to collaborate & hear from educators on topics from special education to restorative practices to phones in schools and combatting the federal threats. Join us: www.weareempowered.org/email-sign-u...

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EmpowerEd @empowereddc.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

@chmnmendelson.bsky.social - thank you for meeting with DC educators today. We’re ready to fight along side you to ensure Congress keeps their hands off DC and allow us to set our own budget priorities- like community schools, experiential learning & educator retention!

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CM Christina Henderson @cmchenderson.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

I had a great time chatting with @empowereddc.bsky.social yesterday as they shared their FY2026 budget priorities with me, they also offered insight on the current challenges that teachers are facing in the classroom. I was happy to hear their perspective and learn more information.

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EmpowerEd @empowereddc.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

We congratulate Rep. Jacque Patterson as the new President of DC SBOE and Rep. Ben Williams as the new Vice President! We also thank Eboni-Rose Thompson for her service as President. We look forward to bringing #TeacherVoice to this new board!

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EmpowerEd @empowereddc.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

🌟 Calling Black Educators, Leaders, & Allies! 🌟 Join us 2/6 for a powerful gathering of Black educators who are shaping the future. 🖤 Don’t miss out on inspiring speakers, deep conversations, & community building! 🎟️ Get your ticket now! events.humanitix.com/unapologetic... #BlackEducators #DCEvents

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Unapologetically Black Educator Storylounge 2025

Get tickets on Humanitix - Unapologetically Black Educator Storylounge 2025 hosted by EmpowerEd. HalfSmoke, 651 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA. Thursday February 6th 2025. Find event inform...

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EmpowerEd @empowereddc.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

Things DC government could spend $1.5 million on instead of honoring Donald Trump: 🌎 We could TRIPLE the number of @dcpublicschools students who get to study abroad 🧑🏾‍🏫 We could provide 3 years of fully funded Educator Wellness grants 🏫Fully fund SIX schools community schools program

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EmpowerEd @empowereddc.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

New residents, new tax revenue. Let’s make sure @mayorbowser.bsky.social doesn’t give in to Trump and protect the rich. Our education system needs substantial investments!

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EmpowerEd @empowereddc.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

NEW PODCAST:We have a lot of work ahead to fight back against federal threats to public education, but it's also an act of resistance to keep on with the work we're already advancing & not allow ourselves to be distracted. Listen to our new podcast episode reflecting on the election: buff.ly/4ilWFYE

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Scott Goldstein @scottgoldstein.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

The threats to public education are real right now- and I fervently believe that lifting up the voices of our educators and elevating their solutions is critical to fighting back. Would you give to @empowereddc.bsky.social to help us do that? www.givelocaltogether.org/o/empowered

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EmpowerEd (Support DC Teachers!)

EmpowerEd works with DC schools to improve teacher wellbeing and retention, which is fundamental to student success.

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EmpowerEd @empowereddc.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

CM Anita Bonds filed a bill that purports to address aggressive student behavior towards school staff. This bill was crafted without consulting us, WTU or DC ACTS, FAILS to address the problem & would do real harm. Council Members should vote NO. Our statement ⬇️ @chmnmendelson.bsky.social

EmpowerEd's educator letter urging council members to vote NO on the CM Bonds STAMP Act.

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EmpowerEd @empowereddc.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

“Flexibility isn’t just a perk, it’s essential for sustainability” - City Tutor DC shares on the importance of workday flexibility, shared responsibility, professional trust and specialization to transforming teaching. @mayorbowser.bsky.social

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EmpowerEd @empowereddc.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

Hey Blue Sky! Like teachers? Think listening to their ideas would help improve schools? Follow along. EmpowerEd is on a mission to elevate #TeacherSolutions here in Washington, DC and help schools promote #EducatorWellness and staff retention. We can do this when we LISTEN TO TEACHERS. Join us.

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