Recess at the Capitol Pt. 2

Join Us for "Recess at the Capitol Pt. 2" – A Family Action for DC’s Schools!

Congress is threatening the funding for our schools and everything DC families hold dear. We won’t stay silent - let’s keep making noise! 

📅 April 7, 2025 | 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
📍Spirit of Justice Park

Click here for a Recess at the Capitol Educator and Student Kit. Let's get our kids to understand this moment.

Schedule of Events:

🕤 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM – Recess at the Capitol!
🕙 10:00 - 10:30 AM – Press Conference
🕥 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM – House Visits
💡 Advocacy trainings and family-friendly recess activities happening all day (dress appropriately for outdoor activities)—join when you can and bring friends!

Why We’re Here:

If the House fails to act, DC will see:

✂️ $192 million cut from DCPS
✂️ $166 million cut from Charters
✂️ Millions more could be cut to summer programs, Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP), childcare, parks and recreation, family health and nutrition services, emergency responders and so much more!

🎒 Bring your family to the House of Representatives to defend DC’s budget!

How to Get Involved:

📍 Meet at Spirit of Justice Park (Near Capitol South Metro, New Jersey & C St SE, next to Longworth & Rayburn House Office Building)
💌 Bring homemade cards to hand-deliver to representatives (NO SEALED ENVELOPES!)
👕 Show your DC pride by wearing your DC school, afterschool, or summer program t-shirts!

🚨 IMPORTANT NOTE: Signs, flags, and noisemakers are NOT allowed inside House Office Buildings.

🔗 Learn more: www.freedcproject.org

Families, educators, and community members—this is your call to action. Let’s turn recess into resistance!