April is Autism Acceptance Month. Do you know what the main barriers to acceptance are? Learn about them at Autism by the Numbers. Let's do better together for our autistic friends, neighbors, and families: nationalautismdatacenter.org/autism-by-the-…

People often misunderstand and stereotype autism, making it harder for our neurodiverse community to thrive. Don't let misconceptions about autism keep you from being a better neighbor, employer, caregiver, or friend. More: autismsociety.org/the-autism-exp… #AutismAcceptance #mythbusters

Congratulations Praneel!

Full house tonight at the reimagining White Oak Open House showcasing the amazing development and projects coming to White Oak! Big shout out to Friends of White Oak, our colleagues in the state legislature, and most importantly, the community members who made this possible.

And the truth shall set you free. We must ensure Maryland sends a Democrat to the US Senate. It's why I'm supporting Angela Alsobrooks.

Are you a male graduating senior from MCPS this year? Are you attending an HBCU this fall? Scholarship opportunity to help you along your way! Applications due May 1. Visit rwsmsf.org and click the “scholarships” tab.

Happening Now at Blair: Education Budget Forum!

Will Jawando MCPS Our #ArcolaES community and neighbors appreciate your time. The Moco BOE heard our voices, we hope you listen and continue to take ALL into consideration. Our graduating 5th graders are SHINING STARS as the first full class of students who’ve experienced #ISY

It's easy to get lost in the weeds when it comes to the county's education budget. But the MCPS budget is BIG: both in importance, and in share of the county's overall resources.

On this day in 1903, several thousand white people lynched a Black man and attacked Black neighborhoods in Joplin, Missouri, burning homes and forcing every Black person to flee the city. calendar.eji.org/racial-injusti…

If you entered repayment on your student loans over two decades ago but still have loans – we’re proposing that your debt is cancelled in its entirety.

Just Announced: The State Highway Administration recently approved Rockville’s request for a speed limit reduction on a busy stretch of Veirs Mill Road in Twinbrook. The speed limit will now be 35 mph between Edmonston Dr. and Twinbrook Pkwy. Learn more: rockvillereports.com/tg3h

Join me! This Tuesday, I’m hosting Dr. Felder of @mcps and Jermaine F. Williams of Montgomery College in Silver Spring to answer YOUR questions about next year’s education budget. Submit your question now: cmjawando.link/mocoedforums

Councilmember @cmjawando will hold an Education Budet Forum on Tues., April 16, at 6 p.m. at Montgomery Blair High School in Silver spring. Both Jermaine F. Williams & MCPS Interim Superintendent will share information on MC and MCPS FY25 budget requests. This is an open forum.

I've worked with Shebra Evans for more than a decade to improve our schools and ensure every student has what they need to succeed. I'm proud to endorse her for reelection along with great partners like SEIU Local 500. Please join me in supporting her this year! 📚🗳

Your members are critical 2 the work being done in the district preparing all Ss for their futures. I was proud to stand w/ support staff in voting to save Career Pathways/prof develop. so support staff can grow within MCPS & we can retain TOP talent. Thx 4 ur vote of confidence!

I've known Harry Dunn since my time on Capitol Hill & on January 6th, he defended the U.S. Capitol from a mob of violent insurrectionists. Now, he's running for Congress in Maryland’s 3rd District to protect our democracy. Please join me in supporting his people-powered campaign.

Today kicks off Black Maternal Health Week—highlighting an area where we still have so much work to do.  #BMHW24 blackmamasmatter.org/bmhw-2024/

Growing up middle class, you learn corporations always profit - and we foot the bill.

I’m running for Congress because we need affordable childcare, living wages, and universal healthcare.

It’s time they pay for it.

The Council wishes all Montgomery County residents celebrating a Happy Eid Mubarak. May this special day bring peace, happiness and prosperity to everyone. Eid Mubarak!

#EidAlFitr #Ramadan