Program Overview

Education Reform Champions are DC civic leaders who take action to ensure all students receive a high-quality education, particularly Black, Brown, English Language Learners, students with disabilities, and students from low-income families.

Education Reform Champions focus on:

  • Advocating for students to receive a high-quality public education.   
  • Electing education reform champions to public office.
  • Influencing the education debate in the District. 

Benefits Include:

  • Learning the public education landscape in the District. 
  • Receiving recommendations for appointments to leadership positions in the District. 
  • Growing your network and developing new skills.

For more information please read our one pager here and for questions email us here.

Meet Our Leaders!

Our Blog

The Journey of an Ed Reform Champion

Christine Miller has been dedicated to her community work for over 10 years. She is a proud mother, former ANC1 commissioner, and an outstanding education advocate for our students here in the District.

How Nakita Packer is Revolutionizing Special Education

Meet Nakita Henderson Packer, a driving force at Bridges Public Charter School in Washington, D.C. Nakita’s decision to become an Education Reform Champion was driven by her belief in the transformative power of inclusive education.