Eric Waldo
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Rosie & Evie’s Dad. CEO @dccapscholars; @ReachHigher; @ObamaWhiteHouse; DCOS for @arneduncan; Obama 08; Policy, pop culture & politics. 🇵🇷. Views = mine
Washington, DC
Joined March 2012
NEWS: Historic $30M investment in DC scholarships! Made possible le by the incredible leadership of @TedLeonsis @MSE and the A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation. 🎉🎉🎉.
Ahead of College Signing Day today at @CapitalOneArena, the Leonsis Family, MSE and the Clark Foundation have announced a historic $30 million investment in @dccapscholars - an initiative that will provide scholarships and help students complete their post-secondary education.
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Plz help, friends!. My panel for @SXSWEDU is up and if you vote for it, we’ll get to share how @dccapscholars has closed college achievement gaps where national fixes have stalled. Voting is open until Aug 24. Plz create an account, & tap the heart.
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RT @Buster_ESPN: The Guardians have gained 10 1/2 games in the AL Central standings in 32 days.
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RT @dccapscholars: As DC CAP Scholars head off to college soon, we’re remembering the conversations, connections, and community from June’s….
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Proud husband alert!. @BradleyKates was named by @washingtonian as one of DC’s 500 Most Influential People Shaping Policy of 2025. Since she helped found @WeTheAction in 2017, she has been activating pro-bono lawyers to support nonprofits. Even more important today!
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RT @M_Dannenberg1: .@TCFdotorg reports states with mandatory FAFSA for h.s. graduation outpace the rest of the country in FAFSA completion….
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RT @TedLeonsis: Don Graham and Tom Davis helped passed this law in 1999 and it has helped tens of thousands of DC students. We @dccapschola….
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RT @dccapscholars: DC native @Wale sent a message to DC students celebrating #CollegeSigningDay and their commitment to post-secondary educ….
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RT @MirrorBreaking_: BREAKING. Puerto Rico hit by total blackout as all electricity wiped out across island. https:….
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RT @dccapscholars: We are launching a $30 million dollar matching campaign with one clear mission: to make sure DC students don't just star….
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RT @dccapscholars: “Continue to chase your dreams and know that you can accomplish anything in life you put your mind to.” – Magic Johnson….
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RT @dcpolicycenter: 🎓 In honor of @dccapscholars College Signing Day and the 1,100 students in the Class of 2025 who will be supported by….
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RT @ZacharyLeonsis: In what has quickly become a cherished new tradition for our organization, we hosted our 2nd Annual DC CAP College Sign….
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RT @TedLeonsis: 3,000 DC Public Schools students celebrate National Signing Day .
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The event, hosted by the DC College Access Program (DC CAP), is meant to recognize high school seniors and inspire middle schools from across D.C.
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RT @dccapscholars: NEWS: We are launching a $30 million dollar matching campaign with one clear mission: to make sure DC students don't jus….
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And a promise to raise another $10M from the broader DC community. We were inspired by the Mayor, student performances, and an atmosphere of celebration and joy for what a higher education can bring. Special thanks to DCPS, OSSE, our charter partners, and our sponsors!
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Today we celebrated #CollegeSigningDay in DC at CapOne Arena with over 3k students. We announced a historic $30M commitment from the Leonsis Family, Monumental Sports, and the A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation (which includes $10M from Clark, $10M from Ted)
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RT @TedLeonsis: As a first generation college student, I know the difference earning a college degree can make on your life. That is why I….
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RT @SallieMae: We’re honored to support #CollegeSigningDay 2025 with @dccapscholars! 🎓💙 It’s all about celebrating students and powering co….
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RT @TedLeonsis: .@dccapscholars College Signing Day at @CapitalOneArena was a roaring success! It was a true joy to celebrate the academic….
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