“Coalition for DC Public Schools and Communities (C4DC) is a coalition of groups and organizations that share values and priorities essential to excellent and equitable District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS). ”
Join the Coalition for DC Public Schools and Communities, EmpowerEd and the Ward & Education Council as we host a candidate forum to explore pressing issues in DC public education ahead of the consequential 2026 DC Primary Elections for Mayor, Council Chair and DC Delegate to Congress. Register here if you'd like to attend in person. You DO NOT need to register if you plan to stream on YouTube. You can submit questions in advance on the registration page here.
C4DC is co-hosting an Education Candidate Forum with members EmpowerEd and the Ward 7 Education Council on Thursday March 5th! We've invited leading contenders for Mayor, Council Chair and Delegate to Congress to attend.
Please come to learn about the candidates, ask a question and support public education. The event is Thursday March 5th from 6 pm to 8:30 pm at the Pennsylvania Avenue Baptist Church. Please RSVP here if you will attend in person.
For those driving, there is plenty of parking available in their lot.|
The Schedule for the forum is:
6:15 pm- Mayoral Forum
7 pm- Delegate to Congress Forum
7:45 pm- Council Chair Forum
For those who can't attend the forum in person, you can watch the YouTube stream here and submit questions in the chat.
COALITION MEMBERS
Ward Focused Education Groups
Ward 1 Education Council
Ward 2 Education Council (W2EC)
Ward 3 Wilson Feeder Education Network
Ward 4 Education Alliance
Ward 5 Education Equity Committee
Ward 6 Public Schools Parent Organization (W6PSPO)
Ward 7 Education Council
Ward 8 Education Council
Citywide Organizations
21st Century School Fund
CARE Anacostia
CARE Brookland
DC Fiscal Policy Institute
DC LSAT Collective
Decoding Dyslexia DC
Digital Equity in DC Education
EmpowerEd
In the Public Interest
Senior High Alliance of Parents Principals and Educators (S.H.A.P.P.E.)
Teaching for Change
Washington Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs
Washington Teachers' Union
Media Partners
Education Town Hall
WE ACT RADIO
Educationdc.net
Expert Technical Research
Mary Filardo- National Expert on School Infrastructure
We believe:
Our families should not have to win a lottery or travel long distances to secure an excellent education for their children.
All of our neighborhoods should enjoy the power of strong neighborhood schools to build communities committed to learning and our children.
All of our children should be provided with the kind of education that can open doors to 21st century opportunities.
Our city's resources should be used wisely to support our public education system.
The Six Principles for Public Education in Washington, DC represent a blueprint for building a public education system in our city.
Reach us at c4dcpublicschools@gmail.co
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