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Janeese4DC @janeese4dc.bsky.social · 8d

“Even after the D.C. Council set aside additional funds to continue green card sponsorships, DCPS says it simply won’t spend the money.”

The 51st @51st.news · 8d

DCPS reneged on its promise to help hundreds of international teachers secure a green card. Many may now be forced to leave the country. Read the full story from @maustermuhle.bsky.social 51st.news/dc-green-car...

DCPS promised them green cards. Now, these international teachers have nowhere to turn

More than 200 teachers may soon have to leave the country because of what they say are broken promises from the city's school system.

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EmpowerEd @empowereddc.bsky.social · 8d

📹Tune in now LIVE to tonight DC Latino Educator Story Lounge where DC's Latina/o educators share their stories of successes, challenges and common bonds in this time where we need them more than ever.
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LIVE STREAM: www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3Bu...

Mojitos y Maestros: 2025 DC Latiné Educator Story Lounge

YouTube video by EmpowerEd DC

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EmpowerEd @empowereddc.bsky.social · 8d

We agree, @chmnmendelson.bsky.social: oversight alone just hasn't moved the needle. Every year hundreds of residents testify on education issues, but DC council, the legislative body, has resisted LEGISLATING. Join our campaign to make this education oversight season and ACTION season.

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EmpowerEd @empowereddc.bsky.social · 10d

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*MOJITOS Y MAESTROS💃🏻*

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Elizabeth Mitchell 🌈🦄♋️😮‍💨🌊 @efcmitchell.bsky.social · 11d

Just getting starting at the @ward3democrats.bsky.social meeting focusing on education. Joined by Laura from the Washington teachers union and Caroline from @empowereddc.bsky.social and defend dc

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EmpowerEd @empowereddc.bsky.social · 28d

🎟️DC: get your tickets now! It’s almost #HispanicHeritageMonth and it’s time to celebrate our Latina/o educators! events.humanitix.com/mojitos-y-ma...

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EmpowerEd @empowereddc.bsky.social · Aug 25

Happy Back to School, DC! Your teachers are excited to welcome you, teach you, advocate for you and make sure school is a safe and joyful place for you this year. Welcome back!!

EmpowerEd @empowereddc.bsky.social · Aug 13

🗳️ We need your votes! Do you believe in the power of TEACHER IDEAS? Help us spread the message of #TeacherVoice and #EducatorWellness across the country by voting for our SXSW EDU Session Proposals. Register, then vote: participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sx... #PanelPicker #SXSWEDU

PanelPicker | SXSW Conference & Festivals

PanelPicker® is the official SXSW user-generated session proposal platform. Enter ideas and vote to help shape Conference programming for SXSW and SXSW EDU.

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EmpowerEd @empowereddc.bsky.social · Jun 27

@robertwhitedc.bsky.social @chenderson.bsky.social, @anitabondsdc.bsky.social, @brianneknadeau.bsky.social, @cmfrumin.bsky.social @cmlewisgeorgew4.bsky.social @cmcharlesallen.bsky.social, @cmzparker5.bsky.social

EmpowerEd @empowereddc.bsky.social · Jun 27

WATCH: Educators across our entire city are demanding the DC Council step up & #FundCommunitySchools in the FY 2026 budget! At a time when the social safety net is at risk, one of the most important programs we have to service students and families is #CommunitySchools.” @chmnmendelson.bsky.social

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EmpowerEd @empowereddc.bsky.social · Jun 18

It's the LAST DAY of school for @dcpublicschools.bsky.social and many DC charter schools! We celebrate our students for a year of learning, our amazing educators for non-stop dedication to #AllDCKids and families for their support. Together, we achieved so much this year. Happy Summer!!

a classroom full of children with the words " schools out " written on the bottom

ALT: a classroom full of children with the words " schools out " written on the bottom

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EmpowerEd @empowereddc.bsky.social · Jun 6

Today at the Council hearing on @dcpublicschools.bsky.social, immigrant educators are testifying directly that DCPS is going back on direct assurances they made to them upon hiring by repealing the H1B visa pathway. We need @chmnmendelson.bsky.social to fix this in the budget and uphold DC values!

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Betsy Wolf @betsyjwolf.bsky.social · Jun 3

There are so many things going on at the national and local levels, but don’t miss this via @empowereddc.bsky.social: Trump's FY26 budget proposal eliminates DC's Tuition Assistance Grant, which provides $ for DC students to attend universities in other states since DC doesn’t get in-state tuition.

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EmpowerEd @empowereddc.bsky.social · Jun 2

We’re so excited to honor amazing DC educators at our annual benefit -the DC Teacher Voice Awards- next Thursday 6/12. We’re thrilled that @repjahanahayes.bsky.social a former educator currently fighting threats to education in Congress is joining. Get your ticket: secure.ngpvan.com/tKbRS_KDn0up...

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EmpowerEd @empowereddc.bsky.social · May 18

Educators showing up yesterday in #Ward7 to let @chmnmendelson.bsky.social know we MUST prioritize experiential learning, educator retention, community schools in budget. In a city of our wealth, it’s only a “tough budget year” if we fail to ask those w/ capacity to INVEST to protect our residents!

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Senator Mark Warner @markwarner.bsky.social · Apr 24

The Senate passed a tiny, logistical fix for DC’s budget and President Trump endorsed it.

Now the House is ignoring it, wrecking DC’s finances out of pure apathy.

It’s unacceptable. The House must act.

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EmpowerEd @empowereddc.bsky.social · Mar 23

Yesterday educators, advocates and decision makers gathered at our 2025 DC #TeacherSolutions Summit to collaborate & hear from educators on topics from special education to restorative practices to phones in schools and combatting the federal threats. Join us: www.weareempowered.org/email-sign-u...

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EmpowerEd @empowereddc.bsky.social · Mar 12

@chmnmendelson.bsky.social - thank you for meeting with DC educators today. We’re ready to fight along side you to ensure Congress keeps their hands off DC and allow us to set our own budget priorities- like community schools, experiential learning & educator retention!

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CM Christina Henderson @cmchenderson.bsky.social · Feb 27

I had a great time chatting with @empowereddc.bsky.social yesterday as they shared their FY2026 budget priorities with me, they also offered insight on the current challenges that teachers are facing in the classroom. I was happy to hear their perspective and learn more information.

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EmpowerEd @empowereddc.bsky.social · Jan 15

We congratulate Rep. Jacque Patterson as the new President of DC SBOE and Rep. Ben Williams as the new Vice President! We also thank Eboni-Rose Thompson for her service as President. We look forward to bringing #TeacherVoice to this new board!

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EmpowerEd @empowereddc.bsky.social · Jan 13

🌟 Calling Black Educators, Leaders, & Allies! 🌟
Join us 2/6 for a powerful gathering of Black educators who are shaping the future. 🖤
Don’t miss out on inspiring speakers, deep conversations, & community building!
🎟️ Get your ticket now! events.humanitix.com/unapologetic...
#BlackEducators #DCEvents

Unapologetically Black Educator Storylounge 2025

Get tickets on Humanitix - Unapologetically Black Educator Storylounge 2025 hosted by EmpowerEd. HalfSmoke, 651 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA. Thursday February 6th 2025. Find event inform...

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EmpowerEd @empowereddc.bsky.social · Jan 8

Things DC government could spend $1.5 million on instead of honoring Donald Trump:
🌎 We could TRIPLE the number of @dcpublicschools students who get to study abroad
🧑🏾‍🏫 We could provide 3 years of fully funded Educator Wellness grants
🏫Fully fund SIX schools community schools program

Tucker Jones @tuckerjones.bsky.social · Jan 8

Mayor Bowser's parade stand for Trump's 2025 inauguration parade costs DC $1.5 million. With capacity of only 154 people, this means DC has spent nearly $10,000 per person for Mayor Bowser and friends to attend a brief parade. Why waste this money? www.axios.com/local/washin...

Scoop: Cost of D.C. mayor's inaugural parade stand balloons to $1.5M

The rising cost comes at a time when many city Dems don't even plan to attend Trump II.

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EmpowerEd @empowereddc.bsky.social · Dec 19

New residents, new tax revenue. Let’s make sure @mayorbowser.bsky.social doesn’t give in to Trump and protect the rich. Our education system needs substantial investments!

Martin Austermuhle @maustermuhle.bsky.social · Dec 19

700,000 residents. We’re so back, baby!

EmpowerEd @empowereddc.bsky.social · Dec 19

The bill was pulled so there is currently no text available anymore but she plans to re introduce it with the new council period in January.

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EmpowerEd @empowereddc.bsky.social · Dec 4

NEW PODCAST:We have a lot of work ahead to fight back against federal threats to public education, but it's also an act of resistance to keep on with the work we're already advancing & not allow ourselves to be distracted. Listen to our new podcast episode reflecting on the election: buff.ly/4ilWFYE

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