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    The principal informs the Digital Pioneers Academy community that an 8th grade student named Jaylin Osborne has passed away. Jaylin was a bright, hardworking student who was a leader among his classmates. Grief counselors will be available the next day at the 12th Street campus. This year alone, the school has lost four students to gun violence off campus. The principal recommends keeping children indoors in the evenings and in supervised activities during the day since violence increases in the summer when children are unsupervised. The principal will meet with city officials to demand more is done to improve public safety in the neighborhoods.

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    The principal informs the Digital Pioneers Academy community that an 8th grade student named Jaylin Osborne has passed away. Jaylin was a bright, hardworking student who was a leader among his classmates. Grief counselors will be available the next day at the 12th Street campus. This year alone, the school has lost four students to gun violence off campus. The principal recommends keeping children indoors in the evenings and in supervised activities during the day since violence increases in the summer when children are unsupervised. The principal will meet with city officials to demand more is done to improve public safety in the neighborhoods.

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    In Memory of Jaylin Osborne

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    The principal informs the Digital Pioneers Academy community that an 8th grade student named Jaylin Osborne has passed away. Jaylin was a bright, hardworking student who was a leader among his classmates. Grief counselors will be available the next day at the 12th Street campus. This year alone, the school has lost four students to gun violence off campus. The principal recommends keeping children indoors in the evenings and in supervised activities during the day since violence increases in the summer when children are unsupervised. The principal will meet with city officials to demand more is done to improve public safety in the neighborhoods.

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    June 28, 2023

    Dear Digital Pioneers Academy Community,

    It is with great sadness that I write to inform you of the death of Jaylin Osborne, a member of
    our 8th grade. Jaylin was a bright student and dedicated friend and big brother. He was a hard
    working and curious scholar who was seen as a leader among his classmates. He had hoped to
    join the DPA football team in the fall. Our deepest condolences go out to his family and friends. I
    cannot imagine what they are going through right now.

    We are making grief counselors available tomorrow, June 29th, at our 12th Street campus at
    709 12th Street SE from 11:00am - 2:00pm. We will have virtual counseling options available as
    requested. Please talk to someone if you need help processing this tragic loss.

    Once again, we are forced as a DPA community to grapple with the horrific reality of our city’s
    youth violence epidemic. This year alone, we have lost four students to gun violence off campus
    and outside of our supervision. This reality must change.

    There is nothing more important to me than your child’s safety. At school, our team of caring
    educators can keep our scholars safe, engaged and cared for. Outside of the school walls, our
    influence is limited. As parents, I know you feel the same. Right now, the city is not safe, and
    violence usually increases in the summer when young people are out unsupervised.

    That’s why I’m making the recommendation that you keep your children indoors in the
    evening and in supervised activities during the day.

    I’m an educator, not an activist, but it’s clear that right now the city is in crisis, and we must do
    more to protect our young people. In the days and weeks ahead, I will be meeting with city
    officials and civic leaders to demand more is done to improve public safety in our
    neighborhoods.

    My deepest condolences to the Osborne family. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers,
    and please pray for a safer city for our young people.

    Sincerely,

    Mashea M. Ashton

    Mashea M. Ashton
    Founder & CEO

    Digital Pioneers Academy Public Charter School - 709 12th St SE, Washington, DC 20003

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