The Hidden Costs of Vouchers Programs
How Public School Students Are Harmed By Hilary Wething Universal voucher programs for schools are rapidly expanding across the country.
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Ward 4 Mutual Aid
Ward 4 Mutual Aid is a grassroots volunteer network providing food, supplies, and financial assistance to neighbors in need.
Ward 5 Mutual Aid
Ward 5 Mutual Aid connects neighbors with food, supplies, and community support through its volunteer-run supply hub.
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The new school year is here, and DC ACTS is committed to helping families, students, and educators prepare for a strong start.
Call for Support
Call the ICE Emergency Hotline at 202-335-1183 to report immigration enforcement or get support if someone is detained.
AFT TEACH Conference 2025
Cornelius Minor on equity, voice and change
In his remarks at TEACH, educator and author Cornelius Minor shares his powerful vision for equity in education—one rooted in truly listening to students. A former teacher and proud United Federation of Teachers member, Minor now works to create sustainable, student-centered change in schools across the country.
Read more about the annual AFT TEACH Conference here: https://www.aft.org/education/aft-teach/aft-teach-daily-july-27-2025.
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USDA Is Choosing to Take Food Away from Children
By Randi Weingarten and Crystal FitzSimons Parents and teachers know that children can’t learn on an empty stomach. Yet that’s
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Webinar
The AFT continues to lead the charge for justice for student loan borrowers. Join AFT President Randi Weingarten, Protect Borrowers,
Join President Randi Weingarten from AFT and fellow educators for the No Kings Rally
📣 Hey DC ACTS Family! 💪🏽 Join President Randi Weingarten from AFT and fellow educators for the No Kings Rally
International teachers face uncertainty as DCPS backtracks on green card help
by: Martin Austermuhle More than 200 teachers may soon have to leave the country because of what they say are
Two More D.C. Charter Schools Ratify Union Contracts
Historic Milestone for D.C. Charter Schools DC International Staff and Capital City Staff have ratified their first contracts with their
Not a teacher shortage, a wage shortage
The AFT is a union of professionals. That’s a title we all hold dear. Because to teach our highest-needs students—those
September 7: Union Day @ The Commanders
On September 7, join the Community Services Agency for Union Day at the Washington Commanders to cheer on Old DC versus the
August 4: Nominate a leader for CLUW DC’s Gloria T. Johnson Awards
CLUW DC is now accepting nominations of dynamic women and femme labor organizers, leaders, and activists in the DC area
28th Annual Golf Tournament 2025
Registration is now open for the Community Services Agency’s 28th Annual Golf Tournament! Register your team to play on Monday, September 22,
UNITE HERE Local 23 calls for boycott of food service venues at U.S. House
Food service workers at the U.S. House of Representatives, organized with UNITE HERE Local 23, have called for a boycott of
2nd Annual Social Justice Curriculum Fair
2nd Annual Social Justice Curriculum Fair! August 19, 2025 | 8:45 AM – 12:15 PM Location: Inspired Teaching Demonstration PCS
Trump is slashing Education staff.
The Department of Education plays a critical role in supporting millions of students across the country, especially those from low-income
A cowardly way of dismantling public education
The Trump administration took drastic action that will harm millions of students across the country. By firing half of the
Bernie strongly disagrees with James Carville
Our Revolution and Bernie Sanders are rallying against Trump and Elon Musk’s authoritarian oligarchy, pushing back against GOP plans to
Protect Our Kids
The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) has launched the “Protect Our Kids” campaign, urging educators, students, parents, and community allies
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