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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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Jan 14 2025

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)...

Dec 30 2024

Modified District Government Services for New Year’s Day

(Washington, DC) – On Wednesday, January 1, District Government will observe the New Year...

Nov 12 2024

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 23 2024

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...

Sep 6 2024

Mayor Bowser Awards $25 Million to Expand Out-Of-School Time Programs for Over 15,000 Youth

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser awarded $25.1 million to 125 nonprofit...

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....

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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Cross-Sector Collaboration Task Force Conference Call

Last Date:

The Office of the Deputy Mayor for Education will hold a conference call with the Cross-Sector Collaboration Task Force to discuss the proposed walkability preference announced last week. The call will be held on Thursday, February 9, 2017 12:00pm-12:45pm. Participants can call in using the number and access code below and can view the meeting materials by going to the link listed below during the call.