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Read the latest blogs, letters, and testimonials on the Education Reform Now blog. ERN is a non-partisan, nonprofit think tank and advocacy organization that promotes increased resources and innovative reforms in K-16 public education, particularly for students of color and students from low-income families.
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Jessica GilesExecutive Director, DCEducation Reform Now Advocacy Good morning, Chairman Mendelson, Members, and Staff of the Committee of the Whole.…
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We have been tracking enrollment outcomes at highly selective colleges and universities for the past month (link to the tracker).…
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It is widely acknowledged that students from low-income backgrounds often face significant barriers to accessing quality education, and these challenges…
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Since its establishment in 1979, opponents of a federal role in education have unsuccessfully called for the dismantling of the…
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An Update on the Most Despised Practice in College Admissions A shrinking number of colleges and universities are clinging to…
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Minetre Martin
Organizing Manager, DC
Education Reform Now Advocacy
Committee on Health Hearing on:
B25-0692 – “Enhancing Mental Health Crisis Support and Hospitalization Amendment Act of 2024”
B25-0759 – Child Behavioral Health Services Dashboard Act of 2024
B25-0696 – Advancing the Range of Reproductive Options for Washingtonians Amendment Act of 2024
PR25-0840 – Board of Dentistry Dr. Eric Bradshaw Confirmation Resolution of 2024
PR25-0841 – Board of Dentistry Dr. Jonelle Anamelechi Confirmation Resolution of 2024
Good afternoon, Chairperson Henderson, Councilmembers, and staff of the Com ..read more
Education Reform Now Blog
4M ago
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 26, 2024
Contact: Cesar Toledo
cesar@edreformnow.org
Washington, D.C. (June 26, 2024) — In response to the D.C. Council’s final vote on the FY 2025 Local Budget Act of 2024 and Budget Support Act of 2024, Jessica Giles, Executive Director of Education Reform Now D.C. (ERN D.C.), released the following statement:
“Earlier this year, ERN D.C. launched an advocacy campaign called “District Heroes” to urge the Mayor and D.C. Council to invest in tomorrow’s heroes—our students. Through digital advocacy, grassroots organizing, and dozens of conversations with the D ..read more
Education Reform Now Blog
4M ago
Jessica Giles
Executive Director, DC
Education Reform Now Advocacy
Committee of the Whole Public Hearing on:
Bill 25-740, “Truancy Reduction for Student Success Act of 2024”
Bill 25-754, “Chronic Absenteeism and Truancy Reduction Amendment Act of 2024”
Bill 25-758, “The Showing Up for Students Amendment Act of 2024”
Bill 25-791, “Utilizing Partnerships, Local Interventions for Truancy and Safety (UPLIFT) Amendment Act of 2024”
Chairman Mendelson, members, and staff of the Committee of the Whole,
My name is Jessica Giles. I am a ward seven resident and the Executive Director of the DC Chapter ..read more
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Last month, the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) released their annual report on the Condition of Education for 2024. The report provides a uniquely comprehensive statistical overview of education in the United States This year’s report sheds light on several critical areas, including graduation rates and national assessment scores in reading and mathematics. What particularly stands out to us are the conflicting signals sent out by the increase of the former and the decline of the latter.
Big Picture on Achievement Trends
Reading and Mathematics Assessment Scores Show Lo ..read more
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Jessica Giles
Executive Director – DC
Education Reform Now Advocacy
Committee on Executive Administration and Labor Hearing on:
B25-0353- Middle School Career Exploration Pilot Amendment
B25-0744- Pay Our Youth a Fair Summer Wage Amendment Act of 2024
B25-0745- Youth Work Permit and Employment Protection Act of 2024
Chairperson Bonds, members, and staff of the Committee on Executive Administration & Labor,
My name is Jessica Giles. I am a ward seven resident and the Executive Director of the DC Chapter of Education Reform Now Advocacy (ERNA), a non-partisan, non-profit organization fight ..read more