Dear partners, friends, and colleagues, Last week, we released a statement condemning the brutality of racism and committing to double down in our efforts to fight for racial equity. Our team and Board stand together to say, “Black Lives Matter!” and to do our part to dismantle systemic racism. As …
Education Forward DC believes that schools in DC should reflect and serve 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 grant making efforts are focused on supporting and amplifying the voices of …
By Margie Yeager Margie Yeager is a Partner with our Advocacy grant making team At Education Forward DC we understand that high-quality, equitable public schools can only thrive when policies are in place that support the conditions for their success. To this end, we were one of the initial funders …
It’s the beginning of the New Year and the Education Forward DC team is busy in our grantmaking 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 focused on supporting the creation of …
Simone is a Senior Analyst on the Schools and Talent team What makes you interested in education in DC? I believe that, when done well, education can be transformative for individuals and can lead to political, economic, and social freedom. Personally, I’m committed to serving students in diverse cities. DC …
Within our first five years, Education Forward DC aims to double the number of underserved students in DC who are college and career ready. In service of our goal, we recently announced our School Quality and Equity Strategy, a set of grants that complement the work of our Schools grant …
Education Forward DC is on track to meet our five-year goal to double the number of underserved students who are college and career ready, but we are always thinking about how to better improve quality and equity for the city’s students. We are excited to announce our School Quality and …
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, …
