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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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Top Projects and Initiatives

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Latest

Mar 29 2024

At High School Decision Day Celebration, Mayor Bowser Awards $1.4 Million to Organizations Supporting Summer Programming and Announces $27.3 Million Investment in Out-of-School Time Programming

Students in Pre-K3 through Grade 12 matched with schools through My School DC Lottery.

Mar 28 2024

Bowser Administration Establishes Office of Education Through Employment Pathways

District Government to Publish New Insights on Programs Setting Washingtonians on the Path to the...

Mar 20 2024

Mayor Bowser Announces New Investments in High-Impact Tutoring and Reimagining High School

Mayor’s Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Includes Investments in Two Programs with Track Records of...

Feb 23 2024

Mayor Bowser to Host 2nd Annual “Summer in the City” on April 6 to Connect Families with Summer Opportunities for DC Youth

Nearly 50 Government Agencies, Nonprofits, and Community-Based Organizations to Showcase Summer...

Jan 19 2024

Mayor Bowser Awards Inaugural My Afterschool DC Grants to Expand Programming for District Youth

$3.1 Million in Funding to Provide 1,300 Youth With Afterschool Opportunities

Jun 1 2021

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. We...

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]

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EdFEST 2017

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Come to EdFEST and explore the city’s public school options (PK3-12) for your child. Representatives from DCPS and public charter schools will showcase their programs. With the launch of the My School DC lottery application on December 11, 2017 for the 2018-19 school year, EdFEST is a timely event to help you make informed school selections. EdFEST will also feature many free services and fun activities for the whole family!