Digital map of South America made from red dots on a black background.

These Values

Guide our work

Prioritizing education and students’ well-being, addressing long-term inequities, lowering rising costs, and reducing the strain on schools and staff require more than one-time investments. DC Students Succeed fights for sustained investments in that further our core values. Learn more here.

A smiling African American family of three hugging and smiling at the camera with an orange patterned background, with caption "Families Are Our Best Partners".
Text on an orange background with abstract pattern: "Families are our best partners. Families know what's best for their students and their voices are critical to making positive change. We center family voices in our work and amplify Black and brown families' views."
A smiling young man in a white shirt, navy tie, and backpack against a yellow and brown animal print patterned background with the text 'EQUITY AND QUALITY ARE KEY' in bold black letters.
Text overlay on a yellow background with abstract pattern: "EQUITY AND QUALITY ARE KEY" and additional message about public education and advocacy.
A smiling young woman holding a teal binder. She has curly hair, is wearing a denim jacket, a purple scarf, and a backpack. The background is yellow with abstract shapes, and the text reads "STUDENTS COME FIRST" in bold black letters.
A graphic with a yellow background featuring an abstract leopard print pattern. The text reads: "Students Come First. Students' needs are at the center of our work — especially those of Black and brown students. We work in the service of students."
Young woman with curly hair wearing a graduation cap, resting her chin on a stack of books, smiling and looking up, with a blue patterned background and the text 'Choice is integral to success'.
Motivational quote: 'Choice is integral to success' with additional text about students, families, and educators selecting a school that helps achieve dreams, set against a blue patterned background.
Educational poster emphasizing that DC needs education leaders who demonstrate and support values of supporting education inside and outside schools.
A woman with braided hair in a bun, wearing a suit, smiling and holding a red book, with an orange abstract background and bold black text that reads 'Education Leaders Need Flexibility.'
Orange background with a leopard print pattern and bold black text that says "Education Leaders Need Flexibility". Below, in smaller black text, it says "Education leaders are experienced experts. We support giving leaders greater flexibility, so they can bring creative approaches to teaching and learning."