In her testimony at the D.C. Council, AJE Education Justice Attorney Nadiya Pope discussed the problem of chronic absenteeism and...
Category: Events
Recent Firings at the Office of Special Education Programs : Explained
Just over a week ago, the presidential administration officially fired the majority of the staff at the Office of Special...
DC Developmental Disabilities Council: Future Planning Open House / Puertas Abiertas Para Planificación Futura
Future Planning Open House Thinking about the future can be challenging and emotional but it is necessary. Join us...
Updates from Mary’s Center
AJE wants to share this information from our partners at Mary’s Center. Open Enrollment Starts on Nov 1, 2025 The...
How Can the DD Council Support You? Share Your Voice in the Community Survey!
AJE invites our families to participate in a community survey from the DC Developmental Disabilities Council. This survey is an...
Addressing Chronic Absenteeism and Truancy in DC Schools: Criminalization or Restoration?
On Wednesday, October 15, 2025, Advocates for Justice and Education’s Education Justice Attorney, Nadiya Pope, Esq., joined dozens of other...
Rosemary Kennedy Initiative Internships Application – Deadline Approaching! Apply Today.
AJE would like to remind our families that the Rosemary Initiatives Internships Application deadline is Friday, October 24th. Please see...
School Discipline Trainings for Parents and Professionals
AJE is excited to share these upcoming events as part of the Dignity in Schools Campaign’s National Week of Action...
OST Wants to Hear From You!
AJE wants to make sure that families are aware of this opportunity to share their voice and experiences with out-of-school-time...
When Shutdowns Hit, How Will Families Truly Be Affected?
When Shutdowns Hit: How Families in DC Feel the Real Impact At 12:01 a.m. on October 1, the federal government...