We’re keeping DC a leader with bold investments in libraries and rec centers—for every age, in every ward. FY26 highlights: 🛝 $188M for parks, pools & rec centers 📚 $166M for library modernizations 🤸🏾 $89M for RFK Sportsplex ⚽️ $400K for volunteer coaches https://t.co/Jf9mxN1jOy
The Council’s prioritization of early childhood education year after year is paying off. This year’s budget includes $80M in new funding for 0–2 childcare and preschool special education services. We’re building a city where working families can live, thrive, and raise their https://t.co/HnLX3ZmU9b
Our world-class teachers and learners deserve world-class resources. That's why our FY26 budget commits: ✏️$2B for school modernization ✏️$270M for teacher pay raises ✏️$10.7M for tech Because success begins in the classroom—and together, we can grow DC. https://t.co/fpkveyM4hK
The Delhi Cabinet has approved a budget exceeding Rs 900 crore to establish over 21,000 smart classrooms in government schools as part of a broader initiative to revamp the city's education system. This project includes upgrading school infrastructure and launching a dedicated teacher training program over the next five years. The approval also encompasses the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 in Delhi. The initiative has been endorsed by key political figures including Minister Ashish Sood and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, with acknowledgment of support from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Meanwhile, in the United States, Washington D.C. has announced its FY26 budget prioritizing education and community resources, allocating $2 billion for school modernization, $270 million for teacher pay raises, and $10.7 million for technology. Additional investments include $188 million for parks, pools, and recreation centers, $166 million for library modernization, $89 million for the RFK Sportsplex, and $400,000 for volunteer coaches. New York City’s budget also features $80 million in funding for early childhood education, specifically for childcare and preschool special education services.