DCAEYC hosted an in-person conversation with Hannah Matthews, Interim Deputy Superintendent of Early Learning at OSSE, bringing early childhood program administrators and attendees together for a direct discussion about licensing, quality systems, communication, family support, and the operational realities facing early learning programs across Washington, DC. The gathering was structured as a fireside chat, with questions submitted in advance and additional discussion from a

At a rally that brought together representatives from across the District, including DCAEYC, DC Action, Under 3 DC, DC Fiscal Policy Institute, the DC Healthcare Alliance, Paid Family Leave advocates, revenue justice partners, and early childhood education leaders, participants carried a clear and urgent message to councilmembers: early childhood education, paid family and medical leave, health coverage, and revenue justice are deeply connected priorities in DC’s FY2027 budg

This June, many DC voters will encounter a different kind of ballot. For the first time in a DC primary election, residents will use Ranked Choice Voting, a system that allows voters to rank candidates in order of preference rather than selecting only one. With the primary set for June 16, voter education has become an essential part of helping residents feel prepared before they cast their ballots. On May 12, DCAEYC hosted a nonpartisan educational session in partnership wit

On April 22, DCAEYC attended Under 3 DC’s press conference at the John A. Wilson Building, where advocates, researchers, parents, program leaders, and public officials gathered to discuss new findings on Washington, DC’s Early Childhood Educator Pay Equity Fund. The briefing offered a timely look at what is at stake for DC’s early childhood system as budget conversations continue across the District. Moderated by Bibi Otero, Senior Advisor to the Under 3 DC Coalition, the eve

DCAEYC is pleased to invite members to an upcoming in-person meeting with Hannah Matthews, Interim Deputy Superintendent of Early Learning. This gathering will offer early childhood program administrators an opportunity to engage in a thoughtful, candid, and collaborative conversation about the needs and priorities of the early childhood community in Washington, DC. The meeting will be structured as a fireside chat, creating space for open dialogue, followed by time for Q&A.