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Office of the Deputy Mayor for Education

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EdScape Beta

EdScape Beta, "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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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Jan 27 2020

Mayor Bowser Announces KIPP DC to Construct New High School and Recreation Center at Former Ferebee-Hope School in Ward 8

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the District will award the site of the...

Nov 13 2019

Mayor Bowser to Proclaim “Ruby Bridges Day” on 59th Anniversary of Her Historic First Day of Classes

(Washington, DC) – On Thursday, November 14, at 2:30 pm, Mayor Muriel Bowser will join students to...

Oct 30 2019

Mayor Bowser Announces the District’s Public Schools as the Fastest Improving in the Nation

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bower announced that based on the results of the National...

Oct 29 2019

Mayor Bowser to Announce New Homebuyer Program for DC’s Public Educators

(Washington, DC) – On Wednesday, October 30, at 11:30 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser will join District...

Sep 26 2019

Mayor Bowser Congratulates Five District Schools Recognized as National Blue Ribbon Schools

The honored schools are: Alice Deal MS, Blessed Sacrament ES, John W. Ross ES, KIPP DC Heights...

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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Office of the Deputy Mayor for Education

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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: [email protected]