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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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Jul 3 2024

Modified District Government Services for July 4, 2024

(Washington, DC) – On Thursday, July 4, the District Government will observe the Fourth of July...

Jun 10 2024

Mayor Bowser Highlights Programs to Support Youth and Families Throughout the Summer

Between Wednesday, June 26 and Sunday, August 25, Youth in DC Can Receive Free Summer Meals at More...

Jun 7 2024

Mayor Bowser and Bloomberg Philanthropies Announce $9.5 Million Investment to Expand the Advanced Technical Center and Prepare More DC Students for Health Care Careers

New funding will expand the Advanced Technical Center in partnership with employers and labor...

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...

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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Phone: (202) 727-3636
Fax: (202) 727-8198
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State Early Childhood Development Coordinating Council (SECDCC) Meeting

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The next SECDCC Meeting will be held on Thursday, September 18, 2014 at 2 pm. Meeting will be held at the Office of the State Superintendent for Education, 801 1st Street, NE, 8th Floor, Room 806. For more information contact Rachel Joseph at (202) 727-7973