Education Forward DC

05/21/2026

Congratulations to the 10 DC high schools named to the 2025 AP School Honor Roll by !

🏆 Platinum: School Without Walls, McKinley Technology, Jackson-Reed, Duke Ellington, Benjamin Banneker, Washington Latin PCS, BASIS DC PCS
🥇 Gold: EL Haynes PCS
🥈 Silver: Columbia Heights Education Campus
🥉 Bronze: Francis L. Cardozo Education Campus

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Today, State Superintendent Dr. Antoinette S. Mitchell announced that 10 high schools in DC have been named by the College Board to the 2025 Advanced Placement® program (AP®) School Honor Roll for welcoming students into AP classes and ensuring they succeed in the rigorous courses that provide the...

05/20/2026

Thank you Chancellor Ferebee for your leadership of DC Public Schools over the past eight years!

05/18/2026

The latest findings from the Center for Education Policy Research at Harvard University recognizes the progress students are making, and the educators helping make it possible.

From literacy initiatives to expanded math support, DC continues building on strategies focused on student learning and growth.



Read more: https://educationscorecard.org/states/district-of-columbia/

05/15/2026

from the Center for Education Policy Research at Harvard University highlights as a national example of how targeted student support strategies, including high-impact tutoring, can help accelerate academic recovery.

The District continues to see encouraging progress as students regain momentum in the classroom.

Read more: https://educationscorecard.org/states/district-of-columbia/

05/13/2026

For the second year in a row, Center for Education Policy Research at Harvard University is recognizing DC as a national bright spot in post-pandemic academic recovery.

The latest findings highlight the academic progress students across the District are continuing to make in reading and math.

Read more: https://educationscorecard.org/states/district-of-columbia/

05/12/2026

Our team had a great day yesterday visiting Phelps ACE High School and the Advanced Technical Center to explore the career-connected learning opportunities that are setting students up for bright futures!

05/05/2026

To the DC educators who work tirelessly to help their students build a bright future for themselves, thank you!

05/04/2026

We're thrilled to launch the DC Charter Facilities Fund today along with our partners!

This $250M revolving loan fund will give DC public charter schools access to affordable financing to purchase, improve, build, and maintain the high-quality learning environments their students deserve.

Learn more & apply: dccharterfacilitiesfund.org

04/23/2026

📣 We're hiring a Senior Manager, Schools & Talent!

At Education Forward DC, we believe every DC student deserves a great school and that starts with great teachers and leaders. We're looking for an experienced, mission-driven professional to join our Schools & Talent team and help make that a reality.

As Senior Manager, you'll lead grantmaking, provide strategic support to school leaders and education organizations across our portfolio, and play a key role in shaping our talent strategy citywide.

🗓 Start Date: July 2026
📅 Application Deadline: May 13, 2026
📍 Washington, DC (Hybrid)
💰 Salary: $104,000 – $156,000 + competitive benefits (100% health/dental/vision premiums covered!)

👉 Apply here: https://bit.ly/4e0MMzQ

Apply for the role of Senior Manager, Schools and Talent at Education Forward DC.

04/22/2026

When Jessica's son needed special education services, she didn't know where to turn — until her pediatrician referred her to EdNavigator.

Her Navigator, Ashly, helped her find the right school placement, understand her parental rights, and secure transportation. Jessica called the experience "life-changing."

"Ashly was like a cheerleader, even in moments when I was feeling really defeated."

Read more about EdNavigator's work which Ed Forward DC has proudly supported:

For Jessica Madrid and her six-year-old, EdNavigator’s help was “life-changing.” Jessica first learned about EdNavigator after frustrating attempts to arrange special education services, including speech therapy, for her son. The school year was ending, and Jessica had no idea how to put a pla...