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, …
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 …
