ERN DC Applauds Expansion of the Advanced Technical Center
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Cesar Toledo, Cesar@edreformnow.org
Washington, D.C. (January 25, 2024) — In response to Mayor Bowser announcing a $4.1m grant to expand access to the Advanced Technical Center, Jessica Giles, Executive Director of Education Reform Now D.C., released the following statement:
“We applaud the Mayor’s office and the Biden-Harris Administration for their continued investment in expanding access to DC’s Advanced Technical Center. Effective, innovative programs like the ATC dismantle barriers to college access and open pathways to high-wage careers. Encouraging a seamless integration between high school, college, and career is now more urgent than ever to ensure students graduate college and career ready. We hope this grant serves as a catalyst for additional investments to expand dual enrollment access for all students, particularly students of color who live East of the River.”
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About Education Reform Now D.C.
ERN D.C. is a non-profit, non-partisan think tank and advocacy organization fighting for a just and equitable public education system for all students in Washington, D.C. We seek progress in D.C. Public Schools and public charter schools by developing and advocating for systemic change to eliminate racial inequity and discrimination.
