Transitions are hard, and this year, DC families face even greater anxieties as the new school year begins under the...
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Housing resources
AJE does not coordinate housing or homeless services, however, we know that this is something that many families need support...
In person Parent Training on Dispute Resolution in the IDEA context November 23rd.
AJE is excited to offer this Parent Training on Dispute Resolution in the IDEA context! You can register here &...
Elevating Family Voice: AJE’s Chioma Oruh, Ph.D.’s Recommendations for the SBBH Plan
At the DC Council’s recent roundtable on the Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), AJE’s Chioma Oruh, Ph.D., testified regarding the...
DME seeking parent input on Dual Language Feasibility Study
The Office of the Deputy Mayor of Education (DME) is seeking parent input on a Dual Language Feasibility Study and...
DC Resource Bridge
AJE is excited to share a fantastic new resource that marks a historic step towards equitable justice in DC. After...
December 10th Special Education Oversight Hearing at DC Council
On December 10, 2025, the Council of the District of Columbia is holding a hearing on oversight of education for...
DC Council Holds Oversight Hearing on OSSE DOT: Transportation for Students with Disabilities
On Tuesday, October 28, 2025, The District of Columbia City Council’s Committee of the Whole convened a public oversight hearing...
AJE’s testimony at the SBOE – Centering Victims Without Excluding Students with Disabilities
AJE Education Justice Attorney Nadiya Pope provided testimony at a recent hearing at the DC State Board of Education on...
AJE’s Testimony City Council – Fixing DCPS Grievance Systems to Improve School Safety and Attendance
In her testimony at the D.C. Council, AJE Education Justice Attorney Nadiya Pope discussed the problem of chronic absenteeism and...