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Education Forward DC

@edforwarddc

We work to advance quality and equity in DC public schools.

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D.C.’s Teacher of the Year, Ramon Griffin, likes to refer to himself as a “griot,” a West African term for a storyteller. washingtonsun.com/metro/dc-t…
D.C.’s Teacher of the Year Calls Himself a ‘Griot’

D.C.’s Teacher of the Year Calls Himself a ‘Griot’

Thurgood Marshall Academy’s Ramon Griffin uses creative strategies to reach students.

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@WTOPOct 27
A Southeast D.C. educator who helped launch a boys’ mentorship program was named 2027 Teacher of the Year. wtop.com/dc/2026/10/southeas…
Southeast DC educator who helped launch boys’ mentorship program named 2027 Teacher of the Year –...

Southeast DC educator who helped launch boys’ mentorship program named 2027 Teacher of the Year –...

A teacher at Thurgood Marshall Academy in Southeast was praised for winning D.C. Teacher of the Year during a ceremony Monday.

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Congratulations to Mr. Griffin of @TMAtalks!
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OSSE has selected Ramon G. Griffin of Thurgood Marshall Academy as the 2027 DC Teacher of the Year through a competitive process recognizing outstanding educators across the District. He uses music to connect students with history. Congratulations, Mr. Griffin! #DCTOY
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Education Forward DC is hiring a senior fundraising leader to design our multi-year strategy, lead a team of three, and manage major-gift donor relationships in close partnership with our CEO. Since 2016, we've raised over $140M for DC's education ecosystem, and this role is central to sustaining the momentum that has made DC the fastest-improving urban school system in the country. Salary: $215,378 | DC (hybrid) | Apply by Nov 13: bit.ly/3XhzQuH
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We had a great time this morning seeing what makes DC Prep a Bold School and hearing directly from the educators who support their students every day. Thanks for having us!
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Congratulations to the 21 schools named Bold Schools (including grantees DC Prep, @FriendshipPCS, @citizenspcs and @KIPP_DC) by @empowerk12! Bold schools improved at more than double the rate of similar schools since the pandemic, with students who are economically disadvantaged gaining 24 points in four years compared to 10 points at other schools. Learn more about the schools and the practices that drive improvement for students' futures: dcboldschools.org/
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@edforwarddcOct 27
Congratulations to the 21 schools named Bold Schools (including grantees DC Prep, @FriendshipPCS, @citizenspcs and @KIPP_DC) by @empowerk12! Bold schools improved at more than double the rate of similar schools since the pandemic, with students who are economically disadvantaged gaining 24 points in four years compared to 10 points at other schools. Learn more about the schools and the practices that drive improvement for students' futures: dcboldschools.org/
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Congratulations to the 21 schools named Bold Schools (including grantees DC Prep, @FriendshipPCS, @citizenspcs and @KIPP_DC) by @empowerk12! Bold schools improved at more than double the rate of similar schools since the pandemic, with students who are economically disadvantaged gaining 24 points in four years compared to 10 points at other schools. Learn more about the schools and the practices that drive improvement for students' futures: dcboldschools.org/
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@ForDCStudentsOct 26
Big results deserve big recognition!🌟 21 DC public schools have earned the 2026 Bold Performance Schools distinction, exceeding expected proficiency rates by more than 10 percentage points. From #DC public schools to public charter schools, these achievements highlight the incredible work happening in classrooms across our city. Congratulations to every school making bold progress for DC students! Proud to celebrate alongside @empowerk12! #DCStudentsSucceed
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EmpowerK12@empowerk12Oct 26
The 2026 DC Bold Performance Schools are here! 21 elementary and middle schools where students from priority groups beat expectations by more than 10 points on the DC CAPE. See the list and read the report at dcboldschools.org #DCBoldSchools
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Education Forward DC is hiring a senior fundraising leader to design our multi-year strategy, lead a team of three, and manage major-gift donor relationships in close partnership with our CEO. Since 2016, we've raised over $140M for DC's education ecosystem, and this role is central to sustaining the momentum that has made DC the fastest-improving urban school system in the country. Salary: $215,378 | DC (hybrid) | Apply by Nov 13: bit.ly/3XhzQuH
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Education Forward DC is hiring a senior fundraising leader to design our multi-year strategy, lead a team of three, and manage major-gift donor relationships in close partnership with our CEO. Since 2016, we've raised over $140M for DC's education ecosystem, and this role is central to sustaining the momentum that has made DC the fastest-improving urban school system in the country. Salary: $215,378 | DC (hybrid) | Apply by Nov 13: bit.ly/3XhzQuH
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Education Forward DC is hiring a senior fundraising leader to design our multi-year strategy, lead a team of three, and manage major-gift donor relationships in close partnership with our CEO. Since 2016, we've raised over $140M for DC's education ecosystem, and this role is central to sustaining the momentum that has made DC the fastest-improving urban school system in the country. Salary: $215,378 | DC (hybrid) | Apply by Nov 13: bit.ly/3XhzQuH
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What an amazing night we had earlier this month celebrating 10 years of Ed Forward DC! Thank you to all the supporters, partners, grantees, city leaders, board members, and team alums who joined us and for everything you've done to advance great public schools for every DC student!
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Education Forward DC is hiring a senior fundraising leader to design our multi-year strategy, lead a team of three, and manage major-gift donor relationships in close partnership with our CEO. Since 2016, we’ve raised over $140M for DC’s education ecosystem, and this role is central to sustaining the momentum that has made DC the fastest-improving urban school system in the country. Salary: $215,378 | DC (hybrid) | Apply by Nov 13: bit.ly/3XhzQuH
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Great to hear from @HendersonKaya and @ChadAldeman about the challenges and opportunities to continue improving DC's public schools for our students. Thank you to @dcpolicycenter for putting together today's event/conversation and Abigail Smith for moderating.
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What's working in DC? High standards, real accountability, strong public investment, and a relentless focus on setting students up for success. A new @washingtonpost op-ed names DC among the few places reversing national declines. Read more: wapo.st/4z4EFcG
Opinion | U.S. test scores keep falling. But these states are getting it right.

Opinion | U.S. test scores keep falling. But these states are getting it right.

A handful of states and the nation’s capital offer a road map to improvement in student learning.

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@ForDCStudentsSep 17
The path to graduation should prepare students for more than a diploma - it should prepare them for what comes next. With new graduation requirements approved by @DCSBOE, #DC students will see changes to the high school experience, including a greater focus on real-world skills and more flexibility in how they earn credits. More pathways. More practical skills. More possibilities.🎓 #DCStudentsSucceed
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DC Charter School Alliance@DC_ChartersSep 17
Hispanic Heritage Month is the perfect chance for students to share what makes their culture special, and for classmates to celebrate right along with them! Photo credit: KIPP DC Public Schools
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@ForDCStudentsSep 11
25 years later, we remember the lives, the families, and the futures forever changed by #9/11. And here in #DC, we remember six of our own: students Asia Cottom, Bernard Brown, and Rodney Dickens, and teachers Hilda Taylor, Sarah Clark, and James Debeuneure. Forever in our hearts. Forever part of our city’s story.🤍
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DC Public Schools@dcpublicschoolsSep 11
On this day, we remember six members of the DCPS family we lost 25 years ago: students Asia Cottom, Bernard Brown, and Rodney Dickens, and teachers Hilda Taylor, James Debeuneure, and Sarah Clark. facebook.com/share/p/14p7kKe…
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