The Office of the Deputy Mayor for Education (DME) is responsible for developing and implementing the Mayor's vision for academic excellence and creating a high quality education continuum from birth to 24 (from early childhood to K-12 to post-secondary and the workforce).

The three major functions of the DME include:

• Overseeing a District-wide education strategy
• Managing interagency coordination
• Providing oversight and/or support for all education related agencies

DC Public Schools (DCPS)

Office of Public Education Facility Modernization (OPEFM)

Office of the State Superintendent for Education (OSSE)

Public Charter School Board (PCSB)

University of DC (UDC) & Community College of DC (CCDC)

DC Public Libraries (DCPL)