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Director, Extended Learning and Academic Recovery. District of Columbia Public Schools📚

Maryland/DC
Joined February 2015
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Tonight, the American people sent a clear message — they want a politics that brings people together rather than divides them, and leaders who offer concrete solutions to the challenges they face. These results were only possible because outstanding candidates stepped forward in every region of the country — including in areas once considered long shots. They came from different backgrounds and represented a range of political perspectives, but were united by shared values, a belief in public service, and a commitment to putting the people of their districts and states first. We also owe a debt of gratitude to the thousands of election officials and volunteers from both parties who helped ensure a smooth election and carried out one of the most essential functions of our democracy. While this administration has another two years in office, our job now is to roll up our sleeves, make changes wherever we have the power to do so, prevent further damage, and lay the groundwork for the future.
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Texas forever.
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There is something deeply wrong with a political system that allows one trillionaire to buy his own personal U.S. Senator.
There is something deeply wrong with Talarico
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I've said it before, and I'll say it again because it's still true: We were better off under President Biden. WAY better.
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DCPS is excited to announce Ms. Simone Wilkinson as the principal of LaSalle-Backus Elementary School for SY26-27. Read about Principal Wilkinson’s background: bit.ly/SimoneWilkinson
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There has been another shooting involving federal agents in Minneapolis and I am working to get more information. I will update as soon as possible. To the Trump administration and the Republicans in Congress who have stood silent: Get ICE out of our state NOW.
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You have to send out the national guard, Governor.
I just spoke with the White House after another horrific shooting by federal agents this morning. Minnesota has had it. This is sickening. The President must end this operation. Pull the thousands of violent, untrained officers out of Minnesota. Now.
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Masked federal agents in Minnesota just shot and killed another person. We must put a stop to Trump’s ICE. Now. Stop the funding, stop the occupations, stop the killings.
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Governor, You have the Minnesota National Guard troops. Deploy them. Arrest the ICE agents. Enforce the laws and defend your people against Trump's Terrorists.
I just spoke with the White House after another horrific shooting by federal agents this morning. Minnesota has had it. This is sickening. The President must end this operation. Pull the thousands of violent, untrained officers out of Minnesota. Now.
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Piloting a phone-free program in our middle schools since School Year (SY) 2022-23 has demonstrated to us the clear benefits of storing students' personal devices during the school day. For SY 2025-26, DCPS will implement a district-wide phone policy: dcps.dc.gov/cellphones 📴
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Have questions about the new one-stop portal for all things afterschool? Reach out! ☎️ (202)442-5002 💻 [email protected]
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Afterschool Registration for next school year opens on May 21 at 12:00 PM on the new MOST-DC portal. Before the registration window opens, save time by creating an account, setting up a parent profile, and linking your student(s). Get started at most.dc.gov.
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From field trips to workshops, our (SEM) school-wide enrichment model is all about high-quality experiences — and SEM clusters are a fan favorite! ✨ The joy on our students’ and staff’s faces says it all. 6 years of SEM🐺🌹 #SEMFridays
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There's growing pessimism on the D.C. Council that the House will ever act on the bill to fix the $1.1 billion hole it created in the city's local budget. "It's not clear it will happen," says @ChmnMendelson, who has been speaking to people on Capitol Hill about it.
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Afterschool Registration for next school year will open on May 21 at 12:00 PM on the new MOST-DC portal. Before the registration window opens, save time by creating an account, setting up a parent profile, and linking your student(s). Get started at most.dc.gov.
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It's officially spring, and we know that means families are getting ready for summer. Explore all of DC's enriching and engaging programs for young people at our 3rd annual Summer in the City fair: 🗓️Saturday, March 29 ⏰11AM 📍MLK Library 🔗SITC2025.Eventbrite.com
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While summer is months away, it’s never too early to make summer break plans for the young students in your life. Consider signing up for a @dcpublicschools summer enrichment program to prepare them for the next school year. Visit dcpsstrong.com/summer/ for details.
Have you checked out the summer learning programs available for DCPS students in grades 6-12? With Outdoor Pursuits🧗🏾‍♂️, Top Chef Junior👩🏾‍🍳, original credit courses🎒, and more, you can find something challenging and exciting for your student. 🔗dcpsstrong.com/summer
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We just launched a brand-new portal! 🚀 Most.dc.gov will make it easier for families to find and register for afterschool and summer programs. The new platform is part of connecting young people with activities that help them learn, grow, and thrive year-round.
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The House CR has lots of problems, but a big one is that it restricts how the District of Columbia spends its OWN money. This doesn't save a single federal tax dollar—it just treats DC residents like pawns. It's undemocratic and un-American. I will fight it on the Senate floor.
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Traitor? Elon, if you don’t understand that defending freedom is a basic tenet of what makes America great and keeps us safe, maybe you should leave it to those of us who do.
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