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A Message from WTU’s President
Good morning WTU Family,
I hope everyone had a chance to rest and reflect during this Veterans Day weekend. Yesterday’s holiday offered us a chance to recognize our veterans especially those WTU members who have served and continue to serve this country. Thank you for your courage, strength, and dedication to keeping us safe.
Last week took a toll on many of us as we worked hard and hoped for a different election outcome. Please know the WTU is proud of the work you did to try to elect VP Kamala Harris and our other endorsed candidates! Despite a very tough loss, we were pleased to announce that the following endorsed candidates won: Robert White (At-Large, D.C. Council), Christina Henderson (At-Large, D.C. Council), Janeese Lewis George, (Ward 4, D.C. Council), Allister Chang (Ward 2, D.C. State Board of Education), Eboni-Rose Thompson (Ward 7, D.C. State Board of Education), La Joy Johnson-Law (Ward 8, State Board of Education), and Angela Alsobrooks (U.S. Senate, Maryland). We extend our congratulations to all the winners and look forward to working with them in the future!
Last week, WTU leadership and staff also welcomed the opportunity to visit members at Seaton Elementary School and Luke C. Moore High School. Thank you to the teachers for the chance to fellowship and share important news about our newly ratified contract as well as Union concerns. As you may have heard from your Building Representatives, one of our primary concerns right now is getting our contract fully approved through DC City Council prior to the start of the New Year. Right now, our tentative contract is under review by the Chief Financial Officer of the District of Columbia, the Office of the Attorney General as well the Office of the DC City Administrator. Once the review is completed, our tentative contract will be presented to the DC City Council. We will continue to keep you in the loop regarding our progress.
As we look to the days ahead, please mark your calendars for WTU’s fun and lively holiday party. This year, instead of an evening event, we are planning a more casual after-work soiree from 4:30-9PM on Thursday, December 12th. Please save the date! The invitations will go out this week. I look forward to seeing you at school visits and please remember to attend the WTU Representative Assembly meeting today at 4:30PM.
Thank you, as always, for your support!
In solidarity,
Jacqueline Pogue Lyons, President
Washington Teachers’ Union
Let the Council hear your Teacher Voice! Register to testify at upcoming hearings
- Nov 13 @ 2:30 PM, Chronic Absenteeism and Truancy, register here
- Nov 20 @ 12:30 PM, Special Education Oversight, register here
- Nov 20 @ 6:00 PM, DCPS FY26 Budget Hearing, register here
- Nov 21 @ 10:30 AM, Oversight of Out of School Time Programs, register here
- Dec 4 @ 12:30 PM, Academic Achievement, register here
DCPS Calendar 2026-2029
Please take a moment to review and give feedback to DCPS on the 2026-2029 calendar here. The WTU will be working with DCPS to ensure that our two contractual wellness days are added.
Upcoming Events, Activities & Meetings
- Nov 12 @6:00 PM, Brookland MS, DCPS, and DC Local School Advisory Team Collective (DCLC) FY26 Budget Forum, INFORMATION
- Nov 12 @4:30 PM, Representative Assembly Meeting, Building reps and delegates will receive a separate link to join as a panelist. INFORMATION
- Nov 19 @ 4:30 PM, Legislative Committee Meeting, INFORMATION
- Nov 20 @ 4:30 PM, High School Committee meeting, graduation requirements, INFORMATION
In the News
- Nov 8 2024, ABC News, DC auditor to dig into DCPS spending as questions mount over budget staffing
PD and other opportunities
Early Childhood Teacher Leader Program Opens!
Do you teach early childhood learners? If so, consider applying for the ABCDE of Learner Needs Early Childhood Teacher-Leader Program! The program offers FREE live, in-person training for ECE educators in the DC region that is aligned with OSSE's new SEL standards. Training takes place on Saturday, December 7! Apply here!
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