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06/18/2026
Today is a great day for educator backed candidates. We are proud to report that all of our endorsed candidates have either won or are highly likely to win after ranked choice voting ends. Now it is time to get to work to build the DC Public Schools our community deserves!
06/16/2026
WTU Members are out across the District - but especially in Wards 7 and 8 supporting Janeese Lewis George for mayor! Time for real change and a mayor who puts public education first. Pills close at 8. So make sure your ballot is cast!
WTU Member Wil Neady says “Making the team” is not an equitable graduation pathway. Students with disabilities and those who can’t access sports deserve real PE instruction. Add your name urging the SBOE to protect equity in DC’s graduation requirements. ➡ https://actionnetwork.org/letters/tell-the-dc-state-board-of-education-your-thoughts-on-the-proposed-graduation-requirement-changes
The first budget vote is TODAY. IMPACT was never negotiated and a new Task Force will only delay real change. Tell the DC Council to reject the IMPACT Task Force, fund what educators actually need, and protect our right to negotiate. Sign the letter and share with fellow educators and DCPS families. https://actionnetwork.org/letters/block-chair-mendelsons-impact-task-force
WTU stands with the educators at Noyes who showed up for their students, their colleagues, and their community. Thank you for leading with courage and care.
06/09/2026
Huge gratitude to the WTU members at Noyes for standing strong and speaking out for safer schools. Your advocacy is how change happens.
Two raccoons fell through the hallway ceiling at Noyes Elementary School, while another popped out of a bookcase. Five raccoons total have been captured after a monthlong infestation, but teachers say the building still hasn't been properly cleaned -> https://www.wusa9.com/article/life/animals/noyes-elementary-school-raccoons-update/65-9e7e6a67-0c52-4128-871b-da669374e2ad?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WUSA_9
06/04/2026
New DCPS openings are live. If you’re exploring your next move, now’s the time to look. https://www.wtulocal6.net/open_positions
WTU Secretary Tiffany L. Brown is sounding the alarm on OSSE’s proposed graduation requirement changes. Watch her testimony and sign the petition to stand with DCPS students and educators ➡ https://actionnetwork.org/letters/tell-the-dc-state-board-of-education-your-thoughts-on-the-proposed-graduation-requirement-changes
06/01/2026
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