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Ward 1 Member of the State Board of Education
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Ben WilliamsOfficial portrait — DC State Board of Education

Ben Williams

Candidate for Ward 1 Member of the State Board of Education

No party listedIncumbent

Background

Occupation
Teacher, Capital City Public Charter School
Campaign website
benforward1.com

Ward 1 member of the State Board of Education since 2023 and a National Board Certified teacher. He teaches U.S. Government, AP Government and D.C. History and Government to 12th graders at Capital City Public Charter School.

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Photo: Official portrait — DC State Board of Education

Documented positions

Education

  • Supports expanding Safe Passage to more Ward 1 schools.

    Also calls for traffic safety improvements and safe zones near schools.

    Ben Williams for Ward 1: Ben's Priorities

    Campaign website · The Committee to Re-Elect Ben Williams · benforward1.com

    “Increase the number of schools in the Safe Passage program”
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  • Supports protecting students, parents and staff from ICE interventions.

    Ben Williams for Ward 1: Ben's Priorities

    Campaign website · The Committee to Re-Elect Ben Williams · benforward1.com

    “We must protect students, parents, and staff from ICE interventions in our community.”
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  • Supports dual language, English-learner and adult education programs.

    Ben Williams for Ward 1: Ben's Priorities

    Campaign website · The Committee to Re-Elect Ben Williams · benforward1.com

    “Increase our support for our dual language, Emergent Bilingual (EB), and adult education programs”
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  • Supports teacher retention through wellness programs and flexible scheduling.

    Ben Williams for Ward 1: Ben's Priorities

    Campaign website · The Committee to Re-Elect Ben Williams · benforward1.com

    “Expand educator wellness programming and flexible scheduling policies”
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  • Supports stronger special education services and teacher support.

    Ben Williams for Ward 1: Ben's Priorities

    Campaign website · The Committee to Re-Elect Ben Williams · benforward1.com

    “Strengthen special education services and support special education teachers to ensure all students are served equitably”
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Health & human services

  • Supports expanding student mental health programs.

    Ben Williams for Ward 1: Ben's Priorities

    Campaign website · The Committee to Re-Elect Ben Williams · benforward1.com

    “Expand mental health programs so every student has access to appropriate mental health care”
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