For Our Teachers: Professional Respect & Sustainable Support

• Invest in Retention, Not Just Recruitment: Move beyond filling vacancies by implementing targeted teacher retention bonuses and incentives for educators who commit to high-need schools.

• Cost-of-Living Adjusted Compensation: Champion competitive salaries that reflect D.C.’s 2026 economic reality, ensuring our educators can afford to live in the communities where they teach.

• Empowerment Through Autonomy: Restore professional agency by reducing redundant administrative reporting and providing modern, high-quality classroom resources that allow teachers to focus on instruction.

For Our Students: Academic Rigor & Holistic Safety

• Drive Learning Acceleration: Prioritize literacy and math proficiency through evidence-based interventions like the "Capital Math Collective" model to ensure every student is performing at or above the national average.

• Guarantee "Safe Passage: Expand and fund community-based Safe Passage Ambassador programs to ensure student safety is a reality from the front door to the classroom.

• Champion True Inclusion: Support students of all abilities by investing in modern assistive technology, sensory-friendly classroom spaces, and robust transition-to-work programs.

• Prepare for the Future: Modernize graduation requirements to include micro-credentials, financial literacy, and capstone projects that bridge the gap between high school and 21st-century careers.

For Our Parents: Transparency & Direct Engagement

• Budget Transparency: Advocate for clear, accessible school-level budget dashboards so parents know exactly how and where their tax dollars are being spent.

• Better Communication: When a parent calls with a concern, the city should have a deadline to answer. No more being ignored.

• Expand Holistic Resources: Secure dedicated funding for school-based mental health professionals and expanded after-school enrichment to support the whole child.