@edforwarddc

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

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Education Forward DC is hiring a senior fundraising leader to design our multi-year strategy, lead a team of three, and manage major-gift donor relationships in close partnership with our CEO. Since 2016, we've raised over $140M for DC's education ecosystem, and this role is central to sustaining the momentum that has made DC the fastest-improving urban school system in the country. Salary: $215,378 | DC (hybrid) | Apply by Nov 13: bit.ly/3XhzQuH
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Education Forward DC is hiring a senior fundraising leader to design our multi-year strategy, lead a team of three, and manage major-gift donor relationships in close partnership with our CEO. Since 2016, we've raised over $140M for DC's education ecosystem, and this role is central to sustaining the momentum that has made DC the fastest-improving urban school system in the country. Salary: $215,378 | DC (hybrid) | Apply by Nov 13: bit.ly/3XhzQuH
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What an amazing night we had earlier this month celebrating 10 years of Ed Forward DC! Thank you to all the supporters, partners, grantees, city leaders, board members, and team alums who joined us and for everything you've done to advance great public schools for every DC student!
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Education Forward DC is hiring a senior fundraising leader to design our multi-year strategy, lead a team of three, and manage major-gift donor relationships in close partnership with our CEO. Since 2016, we’ve raised over $140M for DC’s education ecosystem, and this role is central to sustaining the momentum that has made DC the fastest-improving urban school system in the country. Salary: $215,378 | DC (hybrid) | Apply by Nov 13: bit.ly/3XhzQuH
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Great to hear from @HendersonKaya and @ChadAldeman about the challenges and opportunities to continue improving DC's public schools for our students. Thank you to @dcpolicycenter for putting together today's event/conversation and Abigail Smith for moderating.
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What's working in DC? High standards, real accountability, strong public investment, and a relentless focus on setting students up for success. A new @washingtonpost op-ed names DC among the few places reversing national declines. Read more: wapo.st/4z4EFcG

Opinion | U.S. test scores keep falling. But these states are getting it right.

A handful of states and the nation’s capital offer a road map to improvement in student learning.

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DC Students Succeed
@ForDCStudentsSep 17
The path to graduation should prepare students for more than a diploma - it should prepare them for what comes next. With new graduation requirements approved by @DCSBOE, #DC students will see changes to the high school experience, including a greater focus on real-world skills and more flexibility in how they earn credits. More pathways. More practical skills. More possibilities.🎓 #DCStudentsSucceed
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DC Charter School Alliance@DC_ChartersSep 17
Hispanic Heritage Month is the perfect chance for students to share what makes their culture special, and for classmates to celebrate right along with them! Photo credit: KIPP DC Public Schools
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DC Students Succeed
@ForDCStudentsSep 11
25 years later, we remember the lives, the families, and the futures forever changed by #9/11. And here in #DC, we remember six of our own: students Asia Cottom, Bernard Brown, and Rodney Dickens, and teachers Hilda Taylor, Sarah Clark, and James Debeuneure. Forever in our hearts. Forever part of our city’s story.🤍
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DC Public Schools@dcpublicschoolsSep 11
On this day, we remember six members of the DCPS family we lost 25 years ago: students Asia Cottom, Bernard Brown, and Rodney Dickens, and teachers Hilda Taylor, James Debeuneure, and Sarah Clark. facebook.com/share/p/14p7kKe…
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"Achievement gaps narrowed and student poverty is less predictive of school performance in math and reading. In fact, the correlation between socioeconomic status of a school’s student body and its proficiency rate is the lowest in DC state test history. Yet, differences in performance between student groups remain stark, requiring continued urgency from adults and focus on equitable distribution of resources to support priority student groups." Josh Boots from our grantee org @empowerk12 dives deep into the data from the latest DC statewide assessments. Read more: bit.ly/4xyU9FD

DC Students Post a Fourth Straight Year of Gains on the 2026 State Assessments

Guest Post from Josh Boots, founder of EmpowerK12

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Meet Rashida Young, Partner leading our Schools & Talent Team! 🙌 She believes a zip code should never determine the quality of a student's school. Before joining us, she led school accountability at the DC Public Charter School Board and started her career as a history teacher & soccer coach. Learn more about Rashida: bit.ly/4fWDvr9
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DC Charter School Alliance@DC_ChartersAug 26
DC Public charter schools saw widespread gains this year, especially in ELA. WTOP’s @Gelman_Scott helped spotlight how Friendship Ideal Middle School is helping drive that progress. 🎉 Read the full article: wtop.com/dc/2026/08/dc-stude… #DCProudCharterStrong
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Thurgood Marshall Academy@TMAtalksAug 27
The energy soared as we welcomed our Warriors for Student Orientation! 📚🎉 Scholars reconnected, excited to Learn, Lead, Succeed. 💙💛 The thrill of a great year ahead was palpable! 🎓🙌🏾 Let’s Go, Warriors! 💙💛🔥 #TMAWarriors #DCCharterProud #WarriorStrong
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DC Charter School Alliance@DC_ChartersAug 27
#ClapThemBack 2026! 🎉 This week, families, neighbors, DC Charter School Alliance team members, and DC officials across all eight wards came together to celebrate and welcome students back to school for a brand new year! 👏 Here's to a great school year! #DCProudCharterStrong
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DC Students Succeed
@ForDCStudentsAug 26
More DC students are moving toward proficiency – in both reading and math.🎉 The latest #DCCAPE results show continued progress across the #District – with gains at the highest performance levels. 👏 60.3% reached Levels 3-5 in ELA 👏 50.7% reached Levels 3-5 in Math Every gain represents students learning, growing, and moving closer to success. Progress worth celebrating – and momentum worth building on. Via @OSSEDC
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DC Charter School Alliance@DC_ChartersAug 27
📚📈 DC public charter schools made strong ELA gains — especially in middle and high school. Middle school proficiency grew +5.1 points and high school grew +3.4 points, both outpacing the citywide average.
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DC Students Succeed
@ForDCStudentsAug 24
#DC schools are moving forward. 📈 New DC CAPE results show more than half of schools increased proficiency in both ELA and Math, with 117 schools making gains in ELA and 128 in Math. That’s progress worth building on - and another step toward stronger outcomes for every #DC student. Via @OSSEDC
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DC Public Schools@dcpublicschoolsAug 24
On the first day of school, we cut the ribbon on John R. Thompson Jr. High School, honoring a coach, mentor, & champion for young people whose legacy continues to inspire generations. Here's to the Jaguars who will help write the next chapter💙🖤 @MayorBowser @DCDGS @Georgetown
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Happy First Day of School! The entire Ed Forward DC team wishes every student, teacher, and leader (and the ones who love and support them) an outstanding start to another great school year!
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