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 the State Superintendent for Education (OSSE)

Public Charter School Board (PCSB)

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

DC Public Libraries (DCPL)