COALITION MEMBERS

Ward Focused Education Groups

Ward 1 Education Council
Ward 2 Education Council (W2EC)
Ward 3 Wilson Feeder Education Network
Ward 4 Education Alliance
Ward 5 Education Equity Committee
Ward 6 Public Schools Parent Organization (W6PSPO)
Ward 7 Education Council
Ward 8 Education Council  

Citywide Organizations

21st Century School Fund
CARE Anacostia
CARE Brookland
DC Fiscal Policy Institute
DC LSAT Collective
Decoding Dyslexia DC
Digital Equity in DC Education
EmpowerEd
In the Public Interest
Senior High Alliance of Parents Principals and Educators (S.H.A.P.P.E.)
Teaching for Change
Washington Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs
Washington Teachers' Union

Media Partners

Education Town Hall
WE ACT RADIO
Educationdc.net

Expert Technical Research

Mary Filardo- National Expert on School Infrastructure

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We believe:

• Our families should not have to win a lottery or travel long distances to secure an excellent education for their children.

• All of our neighborhoods should enjoy the power of strong neighborhood schools to build communities committed to learning and our children.

• All of our children should be provided with the kind of education that can open doors to 21st century opportunities.

• Our city's resources should be used wisely to support our public education system.

• The Six Principles for Public Education in Washington, DC represent a blueprint for building a public education system in our city.

In Memoriam Mary Levy from Washington Lawyers Committee

Mary’s lifelong dedication to improving public education for all students in the District has left a legacy that will never be forgotten. Through her work at the Committee and with Parents United, she was instrumental in vastly improving school conditions, securing more equitable funding, and providing better resources and opportunities for students—all during a time when obtaining adequate support for schools in DC was a constant challenge.

Mary’s critical expertise in analyzing DC school budgets was invaluable to Councilmembers and parent leaders alike for decades. Her generosity in sharing her time, analyses, and methodologies empowered a new generation of advocates, equipping them with the tools she developed to continue the campaigns she initiated for a more equitable and effective public education system.

It is truly extraordinary that she achieved all of this while facing significant health challenges, all while being a devoted wife and mother. Her memory will continue to be a blessing and an inspiration to us all.