On Monday, June 23rd, the DC Council’s Committee on Health, chaired by Councilmember Christina Henderson, finalized its Fiscal Year 2026...
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SUN Bucks DC: Who Qualifies for $120 in Summer Grocery Support?
This summer, DC rolled out its expanded SUN Bucks (“Summer EBT”) program. This program helps close the summer hunger gap when...
DC Youth Summer Meal Program Locations
Meal Sites by Ward Ward 1 | Ward 2 | Ward 4 | Ward 5 | Ward 6 | Ward 7 | Ward 8 Program Details Hunger doesn’t take a summer break....
Understanding the Special Education Process – Bilingual Training Available
Join AJE for a bilingual training session to help families navigate the Special Education system with confidence and clarity, led...
What’s Next? Learn About Life After High School! / ¿Qué Sigue? ¡Infórmate Sobre la Vida Después de la Escuela Secundaria!
Are you or a loved one preparing for life after high school? Join AJE (Advocates for Justice and Education) for...
AJE Testimony at the Budget Oversight Hearing for the DC Department of Healthcare Finance
Budget Oversight Hearing for the DC Department of Healthcare Finance DC City Council, Committee on Health June 5, 2025 ...
New Parent Portal for OSSE-DOT transportation – ACTION REQUIRED by families for students to access transportation or stipend!
OSSE-DOT has made some significant changes to how Transportation Request Forms are processed, now requiring families to log into a...
Share your Story! District of Columbia Advisory Committee Announces Public Briefing on Accessing Services for Students with Disabilities in D.C. Public Schools
AJE is excited to share with families this opportunity to share their experiences in ALL DC public schools, both DCPS...
Key Takeaways: DC Behavioral Health Budget Hearing for Families & Providers
Dear Community Members, On May 30, 2025, the DC Council’s Committee on Health held a public budget oversight hearing to...
Applications for the D.C. State Board of Education’s Student Advisory Committee (SAC) are now open – DEADLINE JUNE 15th
Applications for the D.C. State Board of Education’s Student Advisory Committee (SAC) are now open for SY25-26. Rising sophomores, juniors...
Sensory Friendly Morning at the Garden: Taste of Summer (Sensory Friendly Event)
AJE would like to share with families to come join an outside of public hours for a sensory-friendly morning to...
Join RestorativeDC for a Chronic Absenteeism Symposium on June 6th!
AJE invites families and educators to join SchoolTalk, Restorative DC, and community partners for a dynamic, solution-focused conversation on chronic...