Join the D.C. Education Coalition for Change (DECC) on February 11, from 2:00-4:00 pm, when we will be holding an assembly to discuss our requests for the fiscal year (FY) 18 DC budget. We want to hear your thoughts on what we should ask of elected officials! We rely on collective action to exercise our power in the policymaking process. You can read more about this event below.

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D.C. Education Coalition for Change

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ABOUT THE PLATFORM ASSEMBLY

What is DECC?

Our mission is to unite a coalition of parents, educators, students and concerned community members to organize and take collective action on issues that impact educational equity, social justice, and the general well-being of children in DC.

Why get involved?

DC will spend close to $1.5 billion in fiscal year 2018 to educate more than 90,000 students who attend both the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) and over 65 public charter schools. We want to ensure that these funds are spent to meet the real needs of students, families, and educators. DECC knows that power is in the people, and we will demonstrate that by bringing collective priorities that you help choose directly to the Mayor and City Council. There is power in collective action. Being a part of DECC will elevate your voice when we take these demands to the Mayor, ensuring she hears from citizens. We will speak with one voice to make sure the Mayor hears from citizens who are concerned about equity and justice for the neediest students.

What’s a Platform Assembly?

DECC has spent several months researching the most pressing issues facing the education community in DC, and during this Platform Assembly, we will invite community input and vote on the top six issues to take to the Mayor the following week. We will discuss issues pertaining to restorative justice, community schools, wraparound services and safe passage.

Who should attend on Feb. 11?

The DECC Platform Assembly is open to anyone who shares DECC’s vision for educational equity for all students in DC, regardless of race, gender, economic status, religion, sexual orientation, immigration status, gender identity, or ability. We particularly welcome DCPS parents, students, educators, and anyone who is willing to work as part of a larger team to fight for educational equity in DC.

What will happen after the Feb. 11 Platform Assembly?

Representatives of DECC will present the DECC 2017 Budget Platform to Mayor Bowser and the DC Council. Depending on the response, DECC will call on our membership to take action steps that will demonstrate widespread public support for our platform. This might include campaigns to call or tweet at public officials, attendance at budget hearings, op-eds, press conferences, or participation in public demonstrations.