Junior League of Washington

Need help navigating D.C.'s public education system? The Office of the Student Advocate and Office of the Ombudsman are here for you. In 2025, they supported thousands of families and put forward policy recommendations. Learn more: bit.ly/4aqmept

As a teacher, I saw how powerful free tutoring can be. In DC, we’re delivering it to students who need it most. At this year’s Learning Acceleration Summit, DC ed leaders came together and committed to raising the bar for High-Impact Tutoring. Let’s go! 💙

📢DC families and school staff, we want to hear from you. The 2026 DC Survey About Your School (DC SAYS) closes Friday, April 3. Encourage your school community to participate and help ensure their voices are represented. 🔗dcsays.dc.gov

Everyone else is still at the cottage, right? Not just us? 🫣 This painting is giving private cottage vibes that we think would be Shane and Ilya approved. Virginia Berresford, “Abandoned Cottage (County Galway),” 1968; © Virginia Berresford

The work of celebrated photographer Ruth Orkin is on view at the National Museum of Women in the Arts through March 29, 2026: loeildelaphotographie.com/en/nmwa-ruth-o…

“The only person who is educated is the one who has learned how to learn and change.” – Carl Rogers Change starts with openness. The Junior League of Lansing equips women to adapt, lead, and innovate for the future. Begin your journey of growth.

Happy Women’s History Month, DC.

Yesterday was a great day connecting with our community! 💛 Thank you to everyone who joined our Open House to support our Diaper Bank and those who stopped by to see us at the ReadyKids event. We loved meeting you all and sharing our mission! #JuniorLeaguePensacola

🗳️ April is a great time to get election-ready! Build your voting confidence at the DC Board of Elections Ranked Choice Voting Townhall—learn how RCV works & ask your questions. Learn more: bit.ly/4bBG29U

"A look inside the National Museum of Women in the Arts after its major renovation" Watch Jeffrey Brown's interview with artist Petah Coyne on PBS News Hour! pbs.org/newshour/show/…

Learn the basics of Autism Spectrum Disorder and how to support children at home and in the classroom. Perfect for parents & caregivers. 📅 April 14 | 12–1 PM 💻 Virtual Register today: bit.ly/4tcjJO4

Peak bloom holding strong 🌸 Is this chilly weather like putting a prom corsage in the fridge to make it last??? 💐🌸🧊 LIVE 9:00AM — Check it out in real time at BLOOMCAM.org 🎥

Spring has sprung and love is in the air at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in D.C., where its two giant pandas are flirting, a sign zookeepers say means the two bears could successfully mate in the coming years. wapo.st/4bD36oH

👋 DMV local businesses! Apply for the 2027 @NFL Draft Source Program. 🏈 Gain exposure to subcontracting opportunities related to the 2027 NFL Draft. The application closes March 31, 2026. Apply here 🔗 bit.ly/4cUinTg

Today's the day! Enrollment for School Year 26-27 is now open. If you entered the lottery, check your results at myschooldc.org. If you're ready to enroll at your DCPS school, visit enrolldcps.dc.gov to get started.

Let's go fly a kite! A thousand streaks of color are flying above the Washington Monument grounds for the Blossom Kite Festival. Like cherry blossom petals caught on the breeze, the kites are drifting, diving, and dipping through the sky. It's fun for everyone! 🌸🪁🌸🪁🌸  #NationalMall #CherryBlossom #WashingtonDC

DC Public Library is proud to team up with DC Public Library Foundation, Ello, and the Nationals to support young readers across the District. Ello provides 1:1 reading support at your neighborhood library—helping kids grow into confident readers. bit.ly/4754JJo

Wow! This weekend's warm weather pushed the Yoshino cherry trees to Stage Five: Puffy White. The blossoms are coming out, we're just waiting on them to open. We expect Peak Bloom this week! 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸/🌸 Follow #BloomWatch at nps.gov/cherry #Cherryblossom #WashingtonDC

Mark your calendars: The National Zoo’s baby elephant, Linh Mai, makes her public debut on April 22. washingtonian.com/2026/03/13/you…

Mark your calendars for the Tossed & Found Sale this weekend