Education Forward DC believes that schools in DC should reflect the citywide diversity of students’ needs and interests so that every student can grow and learn in a setting that works for them. Our Public Engagement grants are focused on ensuring a better match between the needs of families and …
July marked the beginning of Education Forward DC’s third year and we’re excited to partner with new organizations and leaders in service of our five-year goal of doubling the number of underserved students in DC who are college and career ready. Our most recent grants have supported the creation of …
Today, Education Forward DC celebrates our third anniversary of working to foster a city of high-quality, equitable public schools for every DC student and family. It has been an inspiring, challenging, rewarding and reflective three-year journey and we’re excited for what’s ahead! In partnership with our grantees, funders, city leaders, …
Education Forward DC has supported leaders opening schools since our founding in 2016. In March, we launched our formal New Start Grant process as part of our broader effort to expand our network of grantees and ensure that our funding process is transparent and equitable. As part of this process, …
Education Forward DC supports organizations that amplify the voices of students and families to inform school decisions through our Public Engagement grants. We are proud to support the work of the Black Swan Academy (BSA) as they focus on developing Black youth leaders who are committed to improving themselves as …
Annie Fullas is the Special Assistant to the CEO, Maura Marino Ethical and philosophical traditions play an essential role in shaping the motivations of individuals and communities. At Education Forward DC, our team’s philosophy is driven by our mission to accelerate the work of visionary education leaders to foster a …
We continue to be busy in our grantmaking and provided over $6 million in grant commitments since November to 14 grantees in service of our goal of doubling the number of underserved students in DC who are college and career ready. Our most recent grants have focused on supporting the …
At Education Forward DC, our human capital investments are focused on ensuring that every public school in DC has the high-quality teachers and school leaders that students need. Our grants focus not only on increasing the number of excellent teachers and leaders needed to serve a growing student population, but …
By Margie Yeager Margie Yeager is a Partner with our Advocacy investments team At Education Forward DC, we believe that public schools in DC should reflect the citywide diversity of students and families’ needs and interests, so that every student can grow and learn in a setting that works for …
Fonda Sutton is a Partner with our Public Engagement investments team. I’ve spent my entire career working in the public education sector here in the District of Columbia for many reasons, but mainly because I believe in the brilliance of the young people of this city – and the families …
