EmpowerEd

Mission

EmpowerEd’s mission is to bring about a more just and equitable education system for all DC students by centering the voices and ideas of diverse educators and creating a culture of shared leadership that retains excellent educators.

The 5 R'S- AN EQUITY AGENDA FOR DC

Race & Enrollment
​Every school provides a diverse and inclusive environment for every D.C. student
Resources
​Washington, D.C. leaders should provide equitable distribution of resources to all D.C. public school students, and ensure every neighborhood has high quality, by-right schools
Relationships
​We stand for culturally responsive training for staff, culturally responsive curriculum and teaching for students and the critical foundation of positive adult culture in all schools
Representation
​We believe all schools should seek to hire and retain a diverse faculty that elevates diverse voices and ensures that students see their identities and experiences reflected in leadership
Restorative Justice
​We stand for restorative approaches to difference in which everyone's human dignity is respected - with students and adults. All voices should be part of restorative conversations.

Organization Information