Education Forward DC

We work to advance quality and equity in DC public schools.

[Education Forward DC @edforwarddc]

The school year may be winding down, but our team and board got a firsthand look at the students, educators, and leaders of @FriendshipPCS Chamberlain Campus in action this week. Thank you for sharing your time, thoughts, and passion with us!

[DC Students Succeed @ForDCStudents]

Effective student support requires more than short-term solutions.

High-Impact tutoring works best when schools invest in strong systems, consistent implementation, and student-centered strategies that drive real outcomes. Appreciate @The74 for spotlighting this important conversation.

Read more: https://t.co/JIc21UlTzC
#DCStudentsSucceed

[Education Forward DC @edforwarddc]

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

🏆 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

Read more: https://t.co/oSMVPpWKQT

[Education Forward DC @edforwarddc]

Thank you @DCPSChancellor Ferebee for your leadership of @dcpublicschools over the past eight years!

[DC Students Succeed @ForDCStudents]

As #FY27 budget markups move forward, funding conversations should remain focused on students, fairness, and equitable investment across ALL of #DC’s public schools.
#DCStudentsSucceed

[Education Forward DC @edforwarddc]

The latest findings from @HarvardCEPR #EducationRecoveryScorecard recognizes the progress #DC 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.

#DCStudentsSucceed #EducationScorecard

Read more: https://t.co/FBrccznpFm

[DC Public Schools @dcpublicschools]

DCPS is at the top of the list for recovery in both math & reading… our students should know we are extremely proud of them. And this is just the beginning.” –Chancellor Lewis D. Ferebee Across the district, students, and educators are driving gains—and the momentum continues📈

[DC Charter School Alliance @DC_Charters]

This National #CharterSchoolsWeek, we celebrate DC's public charter school communities — including our 24 schools that offer #CTE, helping drive workforce readiness in DC. But equitable funding is essential to keep it going. #DCProudCharterStrong

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[Education Forward DC @edforwarddc]

#EducationRecoveryScorecard from @HarvardCEPR highlights #DC 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://t.co/FBrccznpFm

#DCStudentsSucceed #EducationScorecard

[DC Charter School Alliance @DC_Charters]

DC Council: Charter students are not worth less.

Half the city's public schools could be forced to choose between a reading interventionist or working HVAC — because the Mayor's FY27 budget sends 💸 to DCPS outside the UPSFF.

Tag your council member! 📣

[Education Forward DC @edforwarddc]

Students from @dcpublicschools and DC public charter schools (@DC_Charters) competed in the first-ever Capital Math Classic at @Nationals Park yesterday, organized by @empowerk12! cc (via @DCNewsNow) https://t.co/Yq5K2KVoYi

[Education Forward DC @edforwarddc]

RT @ForDCStudents: For the second year in a row, @HarvardCEPR is recognizing DC as a national bright spot in post-pandemic academic recover…

[Education Forward DC @edforwarddc]

For the second year in a row, @HarvardCEPR #EducationRecoveryScorecard 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://t.co/FBrccznpFm

#DCStudentsSucceed #EducationScorecard

[Education Forward DC @edforwarddc]

ICYMI: Last week we launched the DC Charter Facilities Fund 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: https://t.co/xKZBcZsV9g

[Education Forward DC @edforwarddc]

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!

[DC Students Succeed @ForDCStudents]

Ariel Johnson of @DC_Charters underscored a core issue facing #DC schools: funding decisions reflect what and whom we prioritize.

Every public school student deserves equitable investment and opportunity.
#DCStudentsSucceed

[Education Forward DC @edforwarddc]

Applications are OPEN for the MOMENTUM Residency 2026–2027 cohort!

Early-career mental health clinicians: build your career in DC public schools with mentorship, training & community behind you.

Schools: find your next mental health partner.

➡️ https://t.co/DMxcfhJXHJ

[Education Forward DC @edforwarddc]

DC's Truancy Reduction Pilot Program showing encouraging results by meeting families and students where they are and demonstrating a 71% year-over-year drop in truancy among participating students. Now they're looking to expand to 8 more schools.

Read more (via @WTOP): https://t.co/H81Wh0KGcB

[Education Forward DC @edforwarddc]

We're hiring!

Ed Forward DC is looking for a Senior Manager, Schools & Talent to help shape strategy, lead grantmaking, and strengthen school leadership across DC.

📍 Washington, DC (Hybrid) | 💰 $104K–$156K | 📅 Apply by May 13

👉 https://t.co/su7qvDVvBu

[Education Forward DC @edforwarddc]

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