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DC Youth Will Meet with Local Lawmakers, Demanding Act ion and Sharing Youth-Centered Policy Solutions on Education, Housing and Jobs
March 10, 2026Youth leaders from organizations across the District will visit the DC Council this Friday to share their experiences and policy priorities with lawmakers and their staff.
Press AdvisoryDC Action Celebrates Changemakers at 2025 Renaissance Awards Despite Federal and Local Uncertainty
October 27, 2025Press AdvisoryThe DC Council Forced to Reduce Pay for Early Educators; Attempts to Avert Child Care Crisis
October 21, 2025Budget and Legislative Advocacy Early Childhood EducationPress Release- The Washington Post
A new ‘Reading Rainbow’ brings nostalgia for parents, discovery for kids
October 11, 2025Early ChildhoodPress Coverage DC Action Statement on First Budget Vote
July 15, 2025Budget and Legislative AdvocacyPress Statement- WAMU
A program that provides pay boosts to D.C. childcare workers faces an uncertain future
July 9, 2025“It’s always heartbreaking when the children have grown up and move and matriculate into the next classroom,” said Johnson, who works at a facility run by the daycare provider Educare in Northeast. “But I love going to the next classroom...and seeing all the progress they’ve made."
Press Coverage - ABC 7News
Some DC residents, union groups urge city council to reject Mayor Bowser’s budget
June 18, 2025Budget and Legislative Advocacy Early Childhood Education Health and Safety Voting and Democracy Youth Economic JusticeSome D.C. residents and community organizations plan to speak out against Mayor Muriel Bowser's proposed FY26 budget Wednesday morning.
Press Coverage - The DC Line
Rachel White: Youth homelessness has lifelong consequences. Our elected officials must do more to end it.
June 3, 2025Budget and Legislative Advocacy Youth Economic JusticePress Coverage - ABC 7News
Report reveals alarming rise in youth homelessness and declining resources in DC
May 12, 2025Youth Economic Justice"..our investments in the youth homelessness system must be guided by strategic plans, undergo regular evaluation, and to be driven by the on-the-ground expertise of youth and community partners who serve our young people every day.
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