On Tuesday, October 28, 2025, The District of Columbia City Council’s Committee of the Whole convened a public oversight hearing...
Right to Know: Attendance and Truancy Resources
AJE would like to share some resources from the Office of the Student Advocate regarding attendance policy. ...
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...
Event: The Emotional Toll of Struggling to Read: November 12th
Decoding Dyslexia DC’s Speaker Series will host Dr. Leah Nathan, founder and CEO of The Mind Center, on November 12th...
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...
From Decoding Dyslexia DC – Watch: “Left Behind Movie”
Decoding Dyslexia DC is hosting a FREE special screening of “Left Behind” until November 3rd! ”The gripping new feature documentary...
Upcoming 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 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...