1/ On the first day of distance learning at DC's public schools, I'm announcing a new DC Education Equity Fund. It'll be used to increase access to internet and purchase digital devices. Residents can learn more about the Fund and how to give at dcedequity.org.
2/ The fund is a collaboration between Education Forward DC, the DC Public Education Fund, and the Greater Washington Community Foundation, and will assist with providing resources and support to students, educators, and schools during distance learning.
3/ The funds received will be used for:
-Ensuring students’ basic needs are met so they are ready to learn
-Providing students with internet and device access
-Enabling students to have a successful transition when schools reopen with additional supports and learning resources
-Ensuring students’ basic needs are met so they are ready to learn
-Providing students with internet and device access
-Enabling students to have a successful transition when schools reopen with additional supports and learning resources
4/ A total of $1.1 million has been raised for the Fund from the following donors:
-Clark Foundation
-CityBridge Education
-The City Fund
-Education Forward DC
-England Family Foundation
-Klingelstein Family Fund
-Joseph E. Robert, Jr. Charitable Trust
-Clark Foundation
-CityBridge Education
-The City Fund
-Education Forward DC
-England Family Foundation
-Klingelstein Family Fund
-Joseph E. Robert, Jr. Charitable Trust
5/ We are grateful for everyone in our community who is stepping up during these unprecedented times – students, families, and community partners. We will be learning together, and we will get through this together.
