DC Students Succeed

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“Failure is a part of learning.” Students at McKinley Technology School are learning by doing, gaining the real-world skills and confidence they need to succeed beyond the classroom. Read more from @k12dive k12dive.com/news/cte-stude…

“Invest now or pay later.” Tara Brown of @dcpave highlights the importance of investing in educator training to help ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed. #DCStudentsSucceed

Kerry Savage of @dcpave highlights how high-impact tutoring can help ensure every student receives the rigorous learning they deserve. #DCStudentsSucceed

Financial literacy is most powerful when students can practice it in real life. At the @councilofdc Oversight Hearing for @OSSEDC, Talia Livneh of @RootedSchools highlighted how hands-on financial learning can help students build strong habits while supporting better attendance. #DCStudentsSucceed

Reducing chronic absenteeism and strengthening financial literacy go hand in hand. At the @councilofdc Oversight Hearing for @OSSEDC, Jonathan Johnson of @RootedSchools shared research on how practical, research-backed strategies can help students show up and succeed. #DCStudentsSucceed

High-impact tutoring is one of the most effective ways to accelerate student learning. Catherine Peretti of CitySchools Collaborative highlights the impact: students who receive consistent tutoring can see months of additional learning in a single school year. #DCStudentsSucceed

#DC public schools are showing powerful progress.📈 Enrollment is increasing and students experienced the largest academic gains since the pandemic. New data from @dcpolicycenter State of D.C. Schools report highlights the momentum and the work ahead. #DCStudentsSucceed

Progress worth celebrating - and momentum worth protecting. @noahdougherty of @DC_Charters highlights the progress DC schools have made and the continued focus needed to keep accelerating student achievement. #DCStudentsSucceed

DC has the opportunity to turn real momentum into historic results. At the @OSSEDC Hearing, @jbootsdatanerd of @empowerk12 highlighted why targeted investments in data, math leadership, and modernized assessments matter for DC students. #DCStudentsSucceed

Transparency and communication help school communities stay informed, engaged, and focused on progress for students. As @jessicahdgiles of @StrongSchlsNow notes, strengthening schools requires continued commitment to what works for DC students. #DCStudentsSucceed

“This is a moment to push forward.” At last week’s @OSSEDC Oversight Hearing, Bisi Oyedele of @edforwarddc spoke to the progress DC has made - and the opportunity to expand access to high-performing public schools for more students. #DCStudentsSucceed

At Wednesday’s @councilofdc Oversight Hearing for @OSSEDC, members of our coalition shared why continued investment in academic progress and educator support matters. From strong academics to better student outcomes, their message was clear: sustained investment in what’s working matters for #DC students. #DCStudentsSucceed

Congratulations to these outstanding DC students!🎉 Ten #DC high school seniors were awarded full-ride scholarships to @GWtweets through the Stephen Joel Trachtenberg Scholarship - recognizing their academic excellence and leadership. #DCStudentsSucceed

DC students deserve access to rigorous, high-quality public schools - no matter their ZIP code. At @WashingtonLatin, @WashLatinHOS is leading with that belief at the center. Via @CharterFolk #DCStudentsSucceed

The data backs it up: DC families are feeling the impact of sustained investment in public education.📊 Satisfaction is up. Confidence in college & career readiness is up. Engagement remains strong. Thank you to @FiftyCAN for spotlighting what’s working - and why continued commitment matters. #DCStudentsSucceed

After last week’s @councilofdc Committee of the Whole hearing, @MrsTyAndrews from @dcpave leaves us with a powerful statement - one that underscores the link between academic results and sustained investment in educator training. Strong instruction doesn’t happen by chance, it happens by design and investment. #DCStudentsSucceed

@MamaFullerDC of @dcpave underscored a simple truth: if we want better outcomes for students, we must invest directly in the adults responsible for instruction. Strong educator training is a student-centered investment. #DCStudentsSucceed

During the February 18th Oversight Hearing, Gabriela Silva of @dcpave emphasized that workforce readiness starts with strong educators - and strong, equitable funding across sectors. Sustained progress requires sustained commitment. #DCStudentsSucceed

Referring to the DC Literacy Task Force and DC Math Task Force, Davinia Seay of @dcpave, reminded the @councilofdc that the strategy is already in place. The focus now must ensure schools have the resources to carry it forward. #DCStudentsSucceed #DCCouncil

@patbrantley of @FriendshipPCS highlighted how stable funding enables schools to retain strong educators and deliver consistent instruction year after year. Stable schools. Stable teachers. Strong instruction. #DCStudentsSucceed #DCCouncil