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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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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

Families Are Invited to Learn More About Out-of-School Time Opportunities at “Afterschool in...

Sep 3 2024

Mayor Bowser Encourages Families to Attend the 2nd Annual Afterschool in the City Resource Fair

Event Connects Youth Ages 5-21 with Robust Afterschool and Out-of-School Programs for the 2024-25...

Aug 25 2024

Mayor Bowser to Celebrate First Day of School at Miner Elementary School

(Washington, DC) – On Monday, August 26 at 11 am. Mayor Muriel Bowser and education leaders will...

Aug 23 2024

Mayor Bowser Encourages Families to Make a Plan for Getting to and From School On Time, Every Day

Slow down and use caution as thousands of children and teens return to school on Monday.

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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Phone: (202) 727-3636
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