"Our parents know that so many kids in their communities don't have any device at home..." - @MMartinCadogan, PAVE ED For an in-depth look at PAVE Parent Leaders' perspective on technology in schools, read their letter: link.dcpave.org/4yHHJva

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, PAVE is excited to celebrate the powerful voices, contributions, and dedication of DC’s Hispanic and Latino communities, especially the work of our PAVE Parent Leaders who fight every day for a stronger education system for all of DC’s kids.

Did you see the PISA scores that came out today? The US is falling behind other countries in reading, math, and science. BUT the good news is that we know DC students *continue to rise*. Let’s keep investing in our kids and reading, math, and strong curriculum and instruction in our Nation’s Capital! chalkbeat.org/2026/09/08/pis…

Today is International Literacy Day, a time to reflect upon the importance of literacy and how we can keep improving. In DC, only 1 in 3 students can read on grade level, but we want ALL students to be reading at or above grade level. PAVE Parent Leaders will continue to advocate for all students to have access to the opportunities and materials they need to excel! #ParentPower 📚💪💜

Welcome back to school, DC! Whether you started today, a few weeks ago, or have yet to begin, we know it'll be a great year for your kids and #ParentPower!

🚨Attention DC parents and caregivers – this is your moment! 🚨 Ready to raise your voice and help shape the future of DC schools? Applications are now open for PAVE’s 2026-2027 Parent Leaders in Education Board! If you’re interested in strengthening your advocacy skills, connecting with other parents, and helping drive change across DC, we want to hear from you! Come join an exclusive community of Parent Leaders and help ALL DC students win! Apply by this Friday, August 7, at this link: link.dcpave.org/44ITch5 Your voice matters! Let’s make sure it's heard! 📣 💜

DC is our nation’s capitol and at America’s 250th anniversary, let’s celebrate those who live, love, and work in the District and make our country stronger. Today, DC is home to almost 700k residents. From the Wilson Building to the White House, the Big Chair to the Capitol, and Fort Dupont to Rock Creek, DC’s people are a reflection of the vibrant tapestry of our union. Let’s reflect on the words of two prominent Washingtonians who helped shape these United States and fought tirelessly for the democratic rights of the people of the District: Frederick Douglas and Eleanor Holmes Norton.

🎤 PAVE Parent Leader Spotlight 🎤 Ward 8 Parent Leader LaSheema Burnett spoke on a panel today at the OSSE Strategic Plan Launch Event. She brought the parent perspective on how to prepare DC students for tomorrow’s opportunities. Thank you @OSSEDC for bringing parents to the table, and to @dcpcsb @yesimsy @DMEforDC and @chrisojalberts for coming together to speak about our children’s future!

Happy Pride Month! Celebrate who you are, who you love, and everyone that came before us to make this month possible 🏳️‍🌈💜💪

Happy Father's Day to all the dads and father figures! Special shoutout to the PAVE dads who are incredible advocates not just for their own kids, but for all kids in DC 💜 We hope you feel extra loved and celebrated today!

Today, we celebrate freedom. Juneteenth honors June 19, 1865, when enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas finally received word that the Emancipation Proclamation was law. Though issued January 1, 1863, Freedom’s Eve, it took nearly two years to reach Texas due to its Confederate control and geographic isolation. Juneteenth is recognized as the nation’s second independence day and is both a celebration and a call to action. Today we're reminded of the importance of continuing our work to create an education system where all kids have the resources & opportunities they need to learn, grow, and thrive. Wishing everyone a day to reflect on our history and how far we still need to go ❤️🖤💚✊🏾

Only a few hours left to raise your voice and #Vote4DCKids! Let’s do this together DC 💪🏻💜 Find your voting location at dcboe.org/voters/find-out-wh… or @vote4dc

Nothing is better than seeing our community show up and #Vote4DCKids!

It's Primary Election day and PAVE Parent Leaders are at the Polls! Do you have have a plan to go #Vote4DCKids today? 🗳️Find your voting location at dcboe.org/voters/find-out-wh… or @vote4dc to ensure your voice is heard! 💜

Election Day is almost here, and PAVE Parent Leaders are ready to make their voices heard for our kids! Hear from Ward 5 Parent Leader Ana Rodriguez @RodriguezAna76 , Ward 7 Parent Leader Letisha Vinson @MsLBVMI , 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-vo… We hope to see you at the polls tomorrow! 💜🗳️

We're concluding our breakdown of the good 🤠, the bad ☹️, and the ugly 🤯 of the FY27 budget for each of our #ParentPriorities with 💜 School-Based Mental Health 💜 For our kids to be successful in school & in life, we need to go beyond academics to support the whole child - starting with making sure every student in every school has access to mental health supports. Swipe to learn more about how this year's budget will impact school-based mental health 💸

⚽️ 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.

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!

We're breaking down the good 🤠, the bad ☹️, and the ugly 🤯 of the FY27 budget for each of our #ParentPriorities . Next up: 🏫 Specialized School Programs 🏫 We need programs that help kids explore their passions, get them excited about learning, and set them up to thrive not just in school, but in whichever pathway they choose after they graduate. Swipe to learn more about the programs that will be impacted by this year's budget!