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Bringing together organizations and individuals in support of creating excellent and equitable public schools for all DC students.

04/17/2026

Progress is real—but gaps remain.

Public charter schools serve nearly half of students, yet would receive ~$2K less per student in FY27.

Funding should be fair, consistent, and centered on students.
🔗 Take action: https://dcstudentssucceed.org/action-center

04/13/2026

takes a first look at the Mayor’s FY27 budget showing continued investment in DC students.

The coalition will continue to review the full proposal as the entire budget is released later this week.
Read more: https://www.fox5dc.com/news/bowsers-fy27-budget-boosts-schools-infrastructure-spending

04/03/2026

Progress you can see.📈

With DC’s Literacy Grant supporting proven strategies, schools are helping more students thrive.

Read more: https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2026/04/01/dc-literacy-grant-student-gains/

03/30/2026

schools are moving in the right direction. But not every student is moving at the same pace.

We can - and must - do both: celebrate progress and close gaps.

03/20/2026

“Failure is a part of learning.”

Students at are learning by doing, gaining the real-world skills and confidence they need to succeed beyond the classroom.

Read more: https://www.k12dive.com/news/cte-students-say-failure-part-of-learning-McKinley-Tech-Washington-DC/813709/

03/09/2026

“This is a moment to push forward.”

At last week’s .dc Oversight Hearing, of spoke to the progress DC has made - and the opportunity to expand access to high-performing public schools for more students.

02/16/2026

In a community too often underestimated, Congress Heights is delivering measurable math gains.

70% proficiency in 8th grade - far above the citywide average.
New reporting from underscores a clear lesson: strong leadership, aligned instruction, and consistency change outcomes.

02/13/2026

Progress is built - not promised.

As highlighted in , Chamberlain Elementary was named 2025’s Boldest School for leading the city in proficiency above expectations - and Congress Heights are showing what’s possible with significant math gains of its own.

Read more: https://www.k12dive.com/news/solving-for-success-dcs-citywide-effort-to-boost-math-achievement/811797/

01/28/2026

New reporting from shows students from succeeding in math outcomes, regardless of income or ZIP code - highlighting the real progress happening every day in and what’s possible when schools set high expectations and invest in strong instruction.

Read here: https://www.the74million.org/article/high-poverty-d-c-charter-school-students-outscore-wealthy-neighbors-in-math/

01/27/2026

Parent voice matters. DC Parent Voice and Choice Week underscores how family leadership helps strengthen trust and accountability in DC’s public schools.

01/26/2026

Parent leadership is essential to a strong education system. DC Parent Voice and Choice Week, led by , brings families together to share their experiences and priorities with education leaders across DC. Proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with these parent leaders!

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