SWS Auction 2025: Down & Derby

 May 13, 2025, from 7–10 PM at Eastern Market

About School Within School (SWS) 

SWS is a public Reggio Emilia-inspired elementary school serving PK-3 through 5th grades at 920 F Street NE, Washington, DC. SWS has the privilege of being one of DC's few citywide public elementary schools, which means that SWS's 320+ students come from all of DC's unique wards. SWS’s mission is to support and develop all children’s potential through a uniquely child-centered and teacher-directed collaborative learning environment inspired by the Reggio the schools for young children in Reggio Emilia, Italy. The fundamental tenant of the Reggio-Emilia philosophy is that in early childhood settings there should be “nothing without joy.”

Why Lend Support?

Direct Impact: Your support funds critical programs like the FoodPrints initiative, IDEA programming, and culturally responsive classrooms.
Community Engagement: Gain visibility among DC families and showcase your commitment to education and inclusion. Stronger Schools, Stronger Future: Help us bridge the $200,000 funding gap needed to sustain key programs, including:

• Strategies Program for High-Functioning Autism Students – Personalized academic and social support
• Equal Access Initiative – Ensuring at-risk youth have a place in our school
• FoodPrints Program – Hands-on gardening, cooking, and nutrition education.

Learn more today by clicking here.