“We’re now working with families not just on their concerns and day-to-day needs, but as a real academic partnership.” “We build strong relationships with parents that are about more than parent events. It’s genuine two-way communication about helping their children succeed.” These were just some of the words three DC principals shared during yesterday’s Cahn Fellowship briefing in DC about their experiences as Flamboyan Family Engagement Partnership schools. Donyale Butler of KIPP DC Inspire Academy; and Kerry Richardson of Brookland Middle School and Kortini Stafford of McKinley Middle School and McKinley Technology High School, both in DC Public Schools, showcased the transformative power of engaging families in deep and meaningful ways to accelerate student learning. We’re grateful these principals are sustaining their family engagement work, and proud to support the Cahn Fellowship program that sustains these high-impact leaders. (fb)

📣 Shoutout to our past, present, and future partner schools for being a bright spot for math in the District!✨ 🎉 Congratulations to: ⭐ Anne Beers Elementary School ⭐ Cleveland Elementary School ⭐ W.B. Patterson Elementary School ⭐ Stanton Elementary School ⭐ KIPP DC Promise Academy ⭐ Powell Elementary School ⭐ Center City PCS Petworth ⭐ DC Scholars Public Charter School EmpowerK12’s 2024 DC Math Report highlights the incredible academic growth in DC schools—and we know that strong family engagement is a key driver of this success! 👏 These DC Public Schools and public charter schools prove when families, educators, and students work together, achievement follows. 🚀 https://www.empowerk12.org/research-source/2024-dc-math-report (fb)