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School leaders can access critical information and updates from DME on our Local Education Agency (LEA) Communication page!

Cross-Sector Collaboration

Check out how DCPS and public charter schools are working together to ensure every child has access to an excellent education. Find updates from the Cross-Sector Collaboration Task Force here.

DC Public Education Master Facilities Plan 2018

The DC Public Education Master Facilities Plan 2018 will inform long-term planning for DCPS, charter LEAs, city agencies, and others. Learn more and get involved here.

Our Schools DC

Mayor Bowser established the Our Schools Leadership Committee to conduct an engagement process that will advise the Mayor on skills, background, and important issues in selection of the next DCPS Chancellor.

Every Day Counts!

School success starts with attendance. Mayor Bowser’s Every Day Counts! initiative seeks to ensure that every student in Washington, DC attends school every day. Learn more at attendance.dc.gov.

Data Resources

As Washington, DC's public schools continue to grow, DME is committed to making data and information about our public schools available to residents and other stakeholders. Check out our fact sheets, interactive maps, and more!

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Apr 12 2019

Bowser Administration Awards $4.8 Million in Summer Strong Grants

Grants will provide more than 5,000 youth access to summer camps and programs

Feb 20 2019

DC Government Closed on Wednesday, February 20

(Washington, DC) – On Wednesday, February 20, DC Government will be closed for non-essential/non-...

Feb 10 2019

DC Public Schools to Open on Two-Hour Delay on Monday, February 11, DC Government to Open On Time

(Washington, DC) – On Monday, February 11, DC Public Schools (DCPS) will open on a two-hour delay....

Jan 16 2019

Mayor Bowser Announces that Bard High School Early College DC Will Open at Davis School in Ward 7

DC Public Schools and Bard College will provide students the opportunity to earn college...

Jan 13 2019

DC Government and DC Public Schools to Open On Time on Tuesday, January 15

(WASHINGTON, DC) – On Tuesday, January 15, DC Government and DC Public Schools (DCPS) will open on...

Aug 22 2017

After Charlottesville: Schools Are Safe Spaces

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

Mar 10 2017

Keeping DC Schools Safe for All Families and Students

May 23 2016

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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Mayor Bowser Kicks off House of Ruth's Kidspace Expansion Project

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Join Mayor Bowser as she kicks off the expansion of House of Ruth Kidspace Child and Family Development Center adding high-quality childcare seats in Ward 7.

Mayor Bowser will celebrate $1.5 million in grant funding awarded from the Access to Quality Child Care Expansion Grant, which will create nearly 250 total high-quality seats for infants and toddlers across the District.