The PAVE Blog
PAVE is dedicated to amplifying the voices of parents from across DC because we know that every parent has a unique story to share. Through the PAVE Blog, parents can continue making their voices heard by sharing those unique stories, experiences, and priorities with our community.
For more information about blogging and features, please reach out to us at communications@dcpave.org. Our team will provide you with the support to craft your story!
Russchelle Moore: Forever healing open wounds
Trigger Warning: This blog piece mentions multiple forms of trauma, including drug and alcohol addiction and abuse, physical abuse, and emotional abuse. My entire life
Letisha Vinson: A stumble worth taking
Sometimes sharing my story feels like stumbling down a flight of stairs. I start at the top, sharing all the good parts – like my
Renee Davis: Twice-Exceptional students deserve exceptional learning opportunities
As a native Washingtonian, I grew up attending schools in DC. To my teachers and school leaders, I was deemed gifted because I did well
Loretta Jones: Mental health supports are needed…for the entire family
As the city works to recover from COVID-19, PAVE parent leaders are calling for increased mental-health support funding with $6.4 million for expanded programming to
Maryam Oladipupo: Unintended consequences of living in close quarters during a pandemic
Living in close quarters for the last year means that my 10-year-old, for the first time in his life, has unfiltered access to his parents’
Kat Zambon: We’re lucky and okay, but we still deserve better
My family is lucky because virtual learning is okay. But it’s just that: okay. My daughter likes her teacher and participates in class often. We
