February 13, 2023

Mayor Muriel Bowser
The Office of the Mayor
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20004


Dear Mayor Bowser:

Thank you for providing historic investments in public education last year. I am writing to urge you to invest in equitable resources for all schools; ensure all educators receive high-quality preparation and support; provide affordable and high-quality postsecondary education opportunities; and invest in safe, stable, and positive learning environments for all students. Our FY 2024 budget priorities are the following:

INVEST IN EQUITABLE RESOURCES FOR ALL SCHOOLS.

ENSURE ALL EDUCATORS RECEIVE HIGH-QUALITY PREPARATION AND SUPPORT. 

PROVIDE AFFORDABLE AND HIGH-QUALITY POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES.

INVEST IN SAFE, STABLE, AND POSITIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS FOR ALL STUDENTS.

Thank you for all you do for our students, educators, and families! We look forward to continuing to work with you to ensure we have a just, equitable, and high-quality public education system for all students.

In service,
Jessica Giles, Executive Director
Education Reform Now D.C.