Listening
We want to hear from students, teachers, school leaders, and neighbors about education experiences, needs, and dreams. We also seek to learn from data and other evidence.
Talk to Us!Collaborating
We look for opportunities to work with schools as well as other organizations and advocates across the ward and the city to ensure equity in education for all of DC's students.
Join Us!Advocating
Pursuing more just and equitable education policies by marshalling resources and influencing decisionmakers.
About Us
Listening
Collaborating
Advocating
The Ward 5 Education Equity Committee (W5EEC) was established in 2019 by Representative Zachary Parker (Ward 5 member on the DC State Board of Education) to give Ward 5 neighbors voice on DC education policy matters.
If you would like to join in this work, we would love to have you. Please reach out to contact at ward5eec dot org.
Good news!
Congratulations to all the Ward 5 2023 graduates!
Ward 5's DC Bilingual has been named a 2024 National Blue Ribbon School!
DC Prep Edgewood Middle School and Friendship Woodridge Elementary Schools have been named 2024 Bold Performance Schools by Empower K12