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Safety Resources for DC Schools

DME has compiled a resource guide to help schools navigate available resources and supports to enhance safety and wellness for their campuses.

Boundary and Student Assignment Study 2023

Read the 2023 Boundary Study report with final recommendations.

DC Public Education Master Facilities Plan 2023

Read the DC Public Education Master Facilities Plan 2023.

School Funding Study Final Report

The charge of the 2023 School Funding Study is to re-examine funding adequacy for the District’s students.

Edsight

Edsight is a new series of briefs from the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Education. Each Edsight highlights a key piece of information about Washington, DC's public schools, public school students, and facilities. Read the latest Edsight brief here.

EdScape

EdScape, "education landscape," is a set of interactive visualizations and downloadable datasets to inform and support program and school planning in Washington, DC. Learn more here.

Strengthening Student Access and Success in Dual Enrollment

Dual Enrollment is a key component of the Bowser Administration’s vision to reimagine and strengthen the high school experience.

Read our December 2023 report and recommendations.

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APR

Modified District Government Services for DC Emancipation Day

(Washington, DC) – On Wednesday April 16, District Government will observe the DC...

APR

Mayor Bowser Supports Summer Programming for 1,000 Youth Through $1.5 Million in Grant Awards

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and Deputy Mayor for Education Paul Kihn...

JAN

Most UDC Bachelor's Degree Programs Lead to a Living Wage, New Analysis Finds

(Washington, DC) – Today, the DC Office of Education Through Employment Pathways (ETEP)...

NOV

Bowser Administration Announces Continued Improvement in School Attendance for DC Students

Today, the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) released the District of Columbia...

SEP

Mayor Bowser Congratulates Two District Schools Recognized as 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that two schools in the District of...

JUN

Letter From Deputy Mayor Kihn to District Families

Dear District Families, Without any doubt, this has been a year like no other for our schools....

AUG

After Charlottesville: Schools Are Safe Spaces

August 22, 2017 To Our DC Community, We are extremely excited about the back to school season...

MAR

Keeping DC Schools Safe for All Families and Students

MAY

Letter from Deputy Mayor for Education Jennifer Niles to Councilmembers and State Board of Education on Lead in Schools

May 18, 2016 Dear Councilmembers and State Board of Education Members, I am writing to provide an...

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Office of the Deputy Mayor for Education

Office Hours
Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, except District holidays

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1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 307, Washington, DC 20004
Phone: (202) 727-3636
Fax: (202) 727-8198
TTY: (776) 777-7776
Email: dme@dc.gov

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Cross-Sector Collaboration Task Force

Last Date:

The Cross-Sector Collaboration Task Force will hold a call for its At-Risk working group on Friday, April 14. 2017 11:00am-12:00pm. Participants can call in using the number and access code and can view the meeting materials by clicking on the link during the call.