We are thrilled to congratulate Ni’Aisha Banks on the successful completion of her American University Proseminar consultancy project in partnership with Advocates for Justice and Education (AJE)! Ni’Aisha has been a vital part of our community as an AJE Parent Ambassador, while also serving as an Experiential Learning Leader and School of Education Ambassador at...

OSSE has published its updated School Year 2026-27 School Immunization Policy and Key Dates one-pager on its website. A few year ago, DC changed how they handled student vaccination, and now only students in pre-K 3, kindergarten, 7, or 11 are subject to school exclusion for noncompliance with vaccination requirements. Families who want to learn more DC’s...

AJE knows that when parents and caregivers are at the table, schools work better for students.  That is why we are excited to share the following announcement from OSSE. OSSE is proud to annually convene teachers, school leaders, parents, and family members to participate in the Superintendent’s Advisory Councils (SACs). The Councils are comprised of...

OSSE has published its updated School Year 2026-27 School Immunization Policy and Key Dates one-pager on its website. A few year ago, DC changed how they handled student vaccination, and now only students in pre-K 3, kindergarten, 7, or 11 are subject to school exclusion for noncompliance with vaccination requirements. Families who want to learn more DC’s...

AJE is excited to share this opportunity to participate in research with our families. The purpose of the study is to better understand the financial and emotional experiences of parents with children who receive special education services through DC’s public schools. The researchers want to learn more about how systems, policies, and processes affect District...

The DC Tuition Assistance Grant (DC TAG) program helps eligible DC students cover the difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition at public colleges and universities nationwide. Applications are currently open and will run through Friday, August 21, 2026. To apply, students must complete the DC OneApp and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and...

Advocates for Justice and Education (AJE) is proud to partner with Children’s National Mental Health CORE  as a community-based organization supporting the CONNECT Study. What Is the CONNECT Study? The CONNECT Study, Community Networks’ Needs and Experiences with Care & Treatment, seeks to learn about families’ experiences getting physical health care and mental health...

AJE knows that families of students with disabilities often struggle to access out-of-school time programs, and those programs often struggle to provide reasonable accommodations and understand their obligations, even when they mean well.  Are you interested in helping solve these problems?  In making sure that families of students with disabilities have a voice in OST...

OSSE has published its updated School Year 2026-27 School Immunization Policy and Key Dates one-pager on its website. A few year ago, DC changed how they handled student vaccination, and now only students in pre-K 3, kindergarten, 7, or 11 are subject to school exclusion for noncompliance with vaccination requirements. Families who want to learn more DC’s...