AJE wants to help families have a smooth start to the 2026/7 school year, so we are sharing this information from OSSE-DOT about the parent portal, which is also available here – https://osse.dc.gov/node/1785496. AJE strongly encourages families who use any type of OSSE-DOT supported transportation (including the stipend) to log into the parent portal to...

Superintendent’s Advisory Council Applications Now Open (Reminder) OSSE is now accepting applications for the 2026-27 school year cohort of its Family, School Leader, and Teacher Advisory Councils. The councils are comprised of a diverse group of students, educators, school leaders, parents, and family members from across the city who meet regularly with OSSE leadership and staff to...

The DC Tuition Assistance Grant (DC TAG) program helps eligible DC students cover the difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition at public colleges and universities nationwide. Applications are currently open and will run through Friday, August 21, 2026. To apply, students must complete the DC OneApp and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and...

Kick off the new school year with the DC Public Library. Throughout August, libraries across the District are hosting free back-to-school events featuring bookbags, school supplies, games, crafts, face painting, live entertainment, wellness resources, and more. Families can also sign up for a free library card, an essential tool for accessing books, homework help, digital...

AJE knows that families of students with disabilities often struggle to access out-of-school time programs, and those programs often struggle to provide reasonable accommodations and understand their obligations, even when they mean well.  Are you interested in helping solve these problems?  In making sure that families of students with disabilities have a voice in OST...

This summer, children and teens ages 18 and younger can receive free meals and snacks at more than 100 DC Youth Meals sites across all eight wards. No ID or registration is required; students simply show up during posted mealtimes. The Summer Meals program began Monday, June 22, 2026 and continues to Sunday, August 23,...

The 2026 Health Policy Camp (HPC) recently concluded its two-week hybrid experience, bringing together a powerful coalition of caregivers, youth, and community advocates to strengthen leadership, deepen policy knowledge, and advance disability justice across Washington, DC. Hosted by Advocates for Justice and Education (AJE), the camp created a collaborative space where lived experiences, policy expertise,...

AJE knows that when parents and caregivers are at the table, schools work better for students.  That is why we are excited to share the following announcement from OSSE. OSSE is proud to annually convene teachers, school leaders, parents, and family members to participate in the Superintendent’s Advisory Councils (SACs). The Councils are comprised of...