PAVE (Parents Amplifying Voices in Education)
@dcpave.bsky.social
PAVE connects, informs, and empowers parent leaders to give families in DC a voice and a choice in the vision for education in our city.
Yesterday our Parent Leaders met with Deputy Mayor for Education Paul Kihn to share about their collective #ParentPriorities, ask questions, and hear more about the current state of education in DC and the DME's goals and priorities for the upcoming year 💜
November 25, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Yesterday our Parent Leaders met with Deputy Mayor for Education Paul Kihn to share about their collective #ParentPriorities, ask questions, and hear more about the current state of education in DC and the DME's goals and priorities for the upcoming year 💜
🎤 The #PurpleWave showed up & showed out at this week's @dcsboe meeting to advocate for the resources & supports our babies need to thrive in school and beyond! 🧵:
November 21, 2025 at 6:55 PM
🎤 The #PurpleWave showed up & showed out at this week's @dcsboe meeting to advocate for the resources & supports our babies need to thrive in school and beyond! 🧵:
🎉 We're celebrating the launch of the Capital Math Collective, which is driving math achievement for our kids through:
🧑🏫 Specialized training for more than 2,000 DC math educators
📚 High-impact tutoring for over 6,000 students
📈 Sharing best practices across schools in both sectors
🧑🏫 Specialized training for more than 2,000 DC math educators
📚 High-impact tutoring for over 6,000 students
📈 Sharing best practices across schools in both sectors
November 18, 2025 at 8:38 PM
🎉 We're celebrating the launch of the Capital Math Collective, which is driving math achievement for our kids through:
🧑🏫 Specialized training for more than 2,000 DC math educators
📚 High-impact tutoring for over 6,000 students
📈 Sharing best practices across schools in both sectors
🧑🏫 Specialized training for more than 2,000 DC math educators
📚 High-impact tutoring for over 6,000 students
📈 Sharing best practices across schools in both sectors
Math is everywhere - and PAVE Parent Leaders know that EVERYONE can be a “math person” with the right mindset & support! 🧮✖️➗➕➖
November 13, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Math is everywhere - and PAVE Parent Leaders know that EVERYONE can be a “math person” with the right mindset & support! 🧮✖️➗➕➖
Today we're honoring all those who have served our country. Thank you for your service and your sacrifice 💜🇺🇸
November 11, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Today we're honoring all those who have served our country. Thank you for your service and your sacrifice 💜🇺🇸
📈📚 DC is leading the nation in academic growth thanks to our continued investments in what we know works for kids - like high-impact tutoring (HIT)! 📚📈
November 7, 2025 at 8:27 PM
📈📚 DC is leading the nation in academic growth thanks to our continued investments in what we know works for kids - like high-impact tutoring (HIT)! 📚📈
Last week we attended a screening of Left Behind, a powerful documentary about the group of moms who founded the 1st public school for dyslexia in New York City. We were inspired by the #ParentPower & the emphasis on literacy best practices that work for all kids, especially those with dyslexia 💜
November 6, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Last week we attended a screening of Left Behind, a powerful documentary about the group of moms who founded the 1st public school for dyslexia in New York City. We were inspired by the #ParentPower & the emphasis on literacy best practices that work for all kids, especially those with dyslexia 💜
💜📰 Our founder & Executive Director Maya Martin Cadogan was quoted in a recent @washingtonpost.com article about KIPP DC and the future of education in DC!
November 4, 2025 at 2:42 PM
💜📰 Our founder & Executive Director Maya Martin Cadogan was quoted in a recent @washingtonpost.com article about KIPP DC and the future of education in DC!
PAVE was founded in 2016 with a clear vision for our education system: one where parents have a voice and a choice, and are seen as partners and leaders in developing a diversity of safe, nurturing, and great schools for ALL kids in DC.
October 31, 2025 at 2:30 PM
PAVE was founded in 2016 with a clear vision for our education system: one where parents have a voice and a choice, and are seen as partners and leaders in developing a diversity of safe, nurturing, and great schools for ALL kids in DC.
Yesterday we celebrated @empowerk12.bsky.social 's Bold Schools! These schools prove excellence isn’t a matter of circumstance, it’s a matter of systems, culture, & care. From data-driven instruction to joyful learning environments, they’re setting the bar for what’s possible in education in DC. 👏🏾📚💜
October 30, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Yesterday we celebrated @empowerk12.bsky.social 's Bold Schools! These schools prove excellence isn’t a matter of circumstance, it’s a matter of systems, culture, & care. From data-driven instruction to joyful learning environments, they’re setting the bar for what’s possible in education in DC. 👏🏾📚💜
For our kids to thrive, we need safe, reliable transportation to school for ALL our students! 📣
PAVE Parent Leaders testified at yesterday's oversight hearing for OSSE's Division of Student Transportation! Some highlights of the improvements they would like to see 🧵:
PAVE Parent Leaders testified at yesterday's oversight hearing for OSSE's Division of Student Transportation! Some highlights of the improvements they would like to see 🧵:
October 30, 2025 at 2:06 PM
For our kids to thrive, we need safe, reliable transportation to school for ALL our students! 📣
PAVE Parent Leaders testified at yesterday's oversight hearing for OSSE's Division of Student Transportation! Some highlights of the improvements they would like to see 🧵:
PAVE Parent Leaders testified at yesterday's oversight hearing for OSSE's Division of Student Transportation! Some highlights of the improvements they would like to see 🧵:
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Today at the #PLEKickoff25 I met a new advocate in arms, Patricia! We really enjoyed conversing with one another and sharing our stories!
#parentpower #purplewave #advocacyisourpowerfulvoice
@dcpave.bsky.social
#parentpower #purplewave #advocacyisourpowerfulvoice
@dcpave.bsky.social
October 18, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Today at the #PLEKickoff25 I met a new advocate in arms, Patricia! We really enjoyed conversing with one another and sharing our stories!
#parentpower #purplewave #advocacyisourpowerfulvoice
@dcpave.bsky.social
#parentpower #purplewave #advocacyisourpowerfulvoice
@dcpave.bsky.social
October 18, 2025 at 4:40 PM
💜 One thing about the #PurpleWave : we will ALWAYS show up for our kids! 💜
Yesterday we testified at the Committee of the Whole hearing on Chronic Absenteeism 🧵
Yesterday we testified at the Committee of the Whole hearing on Chronic Absenteeism 🧵
October 16, 2025 at 3:52 PM
💜 One thing about the #PurpleWave : we will ALWAYS show up for our kids! 💜
Yesterday we testified at the Committee of the Whole hearing on Chronic Absenteeism 🧵
Yesterday we testified at the Committee of the Whole hearing on Chronic Absenteeism 🧵
Today we honor Indigenous People’s Day, recognizing the history, contributions, and culture of the first inhabitants of the lands we now call home.
October 13, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Today we honor Indigenous People’s Day, recognizing the history, contributions, and culture of the first inhabitants of the lands we now call home.
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We won an Eddie from @pienetwork.bsky.social! 🎉
High-Impact tutoring has made a world of difference for DC students, and we’re proud to have worked with @dcpolicycenter.bsky.social, @edforwarddc.bsky.social, @empowerk12.bsky.social, & @dcpave.bsky.social to bring this program to life.
High-Impact tutoring has made a world of difference for DC students, and we’re proud to have worked with @dcpolicycenter.bsky.social, @edforwarddc.bsky.social, @empowerk12.bsky.social, & @dcpave.bsky.social to bring this program to life.
October 10, 2025 at 7:42 PM
We won an Eddie from @pienetwork.bsky.social! 🎉
High-Impact tutoring has made a world of difference for DC students, and we’re proud to have worked with @dcpolicycenter.bsky.social, @edforwarddc.bsky.social, @empowerk12.bsky.social, & @dcpave.bsky.social to bring this program to life.
High-Impact tutoring has made a world of difference for DC students, and we’re proud to have worked with @dcpolicycenter.bsky.social, @edforwarddc.bsky.social, @empowerk12.bsky.social, & @dcpave.bsky.social to bring this program to life.
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🌟 We are thrilled to have been awarded the Best Implementation Award from @pienetwork.bsky.social for our work on High-Impact Tutoring with @dccharters.bsky.social , @edforwarddc.bsky.social , @empowerk12.bsky.social, and @dcpave.bsky.social!
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October 9, 2025 at 3:35 PM
🌟 We are thrilled to have been awarded the Best Implementation Award from @pienetwork.bsky.social for our work on High-Impact Tutoring with @dccharters.bsky.social , @edforwarddc.bsky.social , @empowerk12.bsky.social, and @dcpave.bsky.social!
➡️ Read more: ow.ly/CfBh50X97m7
➡️ Read more: ow.ly/CfBh50X97m7
This Hispanic Heritage Month, we're celebrating the voices, cultures, and leadership of Hispanic and Latino/a people, especially our incredible Parent Leaders who advocate every day for stronger schools and brighter futures for all DC kids! ✊🏽📚
#HispanicHeritageMonth #ParentPower #FamiliasUnidas
#HispanicHeritageMonth #ParentPower #FamiliasUnidas
October 8, 2025 at 9:03 PM
This Hispanic Heritage Month, we're celebrating the voices, cultures, and leadership of Hispanic and Latino/a people, especially our incredible Parent Leaders who advocate every day for stronger schools and brighter futures for all DC kids! ✊🏽📚
#HispanicHeritageMonth #ParentPower #FamiliasUnidas
#HispanicHeritageMonth #ParentPower #FamiliasUnidas
The PAVE team is in Atlanta this week for the @pienetwork.bsky.social Summit!
First up: our ED Maya Martin Cadogan moderating a discussion on how states are shaping the future of education. We loved hearing from this all-women panel of education policy leaders! #PIESummit25
First up: our ED Maya Martin Cadogan moderating a discussion on how states are shaping the future of education. We loved hearing from this all-women panel of education policy leaders! #PIESummit25
October 7, 2025 at 9:53 PM
The PAVE team is in Atlanta this week for the @pienetwork.bsky.social Summit!
First up: our ED Maya Martin Cadogan moderating a discussion on how states are shaping the future of education. We loved hearing from this all-women panel of education policy leaders! #PIESummit25
First up: our ED Maya Martin Cadogan moderating a discussion on how states are shaping the future of education. We loved hearing from this all-women panel of education policy leaders! #PIESummit25
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Hey students!
How have your weeks of school been? How can we help lift up your needs - be they safety, mental health or academic?!
Register today to share at our upcoming town-hall event: http://bit.ly/4pmYat8.
Deadline to register is October 5.
How have your weeks of school been? How can we help lift up your needs - be they safety, mental health or academic?!
Register today to share at our upcoming town-hall event: http://bit.ly/4pmYat8.
Deadline to register is October 5.
September 30, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Hey students!
How have your weeks of school been? How can we help lift up your needs - be they safety, mental health or academic?!
Register today to share at our upcoming town-hall event: http://bit.ly/4pmYat8.
Deadline to register is October 5.
How have your weeks of school been? How can we help lift up your needs - be they safety, mental health or academic?!
Register today to share at our upcoming town-hall event: http://bit.ly/4pmYat8.
Deadline to register is October 5.
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Attention students!
We want to know how your school year has started off! Come tell us at our October 8 listening session :) Sign up today: http://bit.ly/4pmYat8.
Eager to hear from y'all! Deadline to register is October 5. More details ⬇️
We want to know how your school year has started off! Come tell us at our October 8 listening session :) Sign up today: http://bit.ly/4pmYat8.
Eager to hear from y'all! Deadline to register is October 5. More details ⬇️
September 11, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Attention students!
We want to know how your school year has started off! Come tell us at our October 8 listening session :) Sign up today: http://bit.ly/4pmYat8.
Eager to hear from y'all! Deadline to register is October 5. More details ⬇️
We want to know how your school year has started off! Come tell us at our October 8 listening session :) Sign up today: http://bit.ly/4pmYat8.
Eager to hear from y'all! Deadline to register is October 5. More details ⬇️
👀 Have you spotted the #PurpleWave out in the community recently? In just the past week, PAVE Parent Leaders were at:
💜 McKinley Tech's Back-to-School Night
💜 LEARN DC's Caretakers Corner
💜 @cmcharlesallen.bsky.social 's Ward 6 Neighborhood Office Hours
💜 @cmzparker5.bsky.social ‘s Ward 5 Day
💜 McKinley Tech's Back-to-School Night
💜 LEARN DC's Caretakers Corner
💜 @cmcharlesallen.bsky.social 's Ward 6 Neighborhood Office Hours
💜 @cmzparker5.bsky.social ‘s Ward 5 Day
September 26, 2025 at 3:34 PM
👀 Have you spotted the #PurpleWave out in the community recently? In just the past week, PAVE Parent Leaders were at:
💜 McKinley Tech's Back-to-School Night
💜 LEARN DC's Caretakers Corner
💜 @cmcharlesallen.bsky.social 's Ward 6 Neighborhood Office Hours
💜 @cmzparker5.bsky.social ‘s Ward 5 Day
💜 McKinley Tech's Back-to-School Night
💜 LEARN DC's Caretakers Corner
💜 @cmcharlesallen.bsky.social 's Ward 6 Neighborhood Office Hours
💜 @cmzparker5.bsky.social ‘s Ward 5 Day
We are excited to celebrate the official launch of DC Kids and Schools, a campaign to tell the story of education in DC and share the pillars of our success across the nation!
September 22, 2025 at 12:33 PM
We are excited to celebrate the official launch of DC Kids and Schools, a campaign to tell the story of education in DC and share the pillars of our success across the nation!
Our Citywide and Advisory Parent Leaders in Education (PLE) Boards are ready for another year of #ParentPower! We can't wait to see all that these incredible Parent Leaders accomplish for DC kids this year 💜
September 16, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Our Citywide and Advisory Parent Leaders in Education (PLE) Boards are ready for another year of #ParentPower! We can't wait to see all that these incredible Parent Leaders accomplish for DC kids this year 💜
Happy Labor Day! We hope you're taking today to enjoy some well-deserved rest, like these #NextGenAdvocates 😎✌🏾💜
September 1, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Happy Labor Day! We hope you're taking today to enjoy some well-deserved rest, like these #NextGenAdvocates 😎✌🏾💜