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2023 OSSE Annual Report

We are excited to share the 2023 OSSE Annual Report. This report chronicles the progress made for all learners in DC & underscores how we are strategically positioned to capitalize on this momentum.

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OSSE Strategic Plan 2023-25

Seven strategic priorities will drive progress towards achieving our vision over the next three years. Learn more here.

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Recovery & Restoration Investments

Learn more about OSSE's management of federal stimulus funds.

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OSSE has three college scholarship & grants applications opening on Feb. 1, 2023 that...

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May 16 2024

District Announces First Social and Emotional Learning Standards to Be Implemented Across All Public Schools

New Standards Will be Implemented in all DC Public Schools and Public Charter Schools in the 2024-...

May 13 2024

Mayor Bowser Honors DC’s Top Teachers at the 2024 OSSE Educator Awards Ceremony

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser joined DC’s education leaders to celebrate the...

May 6 2024

As Teacher Appreciation Week Kicks Off, Mayor Bowser Announces Record Enrollment Numbers for the District’s Public Schools

Audited Data Released Today Confirms Second Consecutive Year of Enrollment Growth During School...

Apr 26 2024

Two DC Schools Earn US Department of Education Green Ribbon Honors

Today, the Bowser Administration announced that Marie Reed Elementary School (Ward 1) and St....

Apr 24 2024

Bowser Administration Is Launching Stop-arm Safety Program to Better Protect Students on School Buses

Today, the Bowser Administration announces a new program to curb the dangerous and illegal vehicle...

May 16 2024

LEA Look Forward for May 10, 2024

View the LEA Look Forward for May 10, 2024.

May 3 2024

LEA Look Forward for May 3, 2024

View the LEA Look Forward for May 3, 2024.

Apr 30 2024

Road to Restoration: Updates and News for April 2024

OSSE is committed to continuously creating new ways to support our teachers, both in their...

Apr 26 2024

LEA Look Forward for April 26, 2024

View the LEA Look Forward for April 26, 2024.

Apr 19 2024

LEA Look Forward for April 19, 2024

View the LEA Look Forward for April 19, 2024.

Oct 10 2018

Testimony of Shavonne Gibson on Bill 22-0781 and Bill 22-0512

OSSE’s role in the state of literacy efforts in the District of Columbia.

Jul 16 2018

Testimony of Hanseul Kang on B22-776

B22-776 – the “District of Columbia Education Research Advisory Board and Collaborative...

Jun 20 2018

Testimony of Hanseul Kang Superintendent on Graduation Rate Accountability

Testimony of Superintendent Hanseul Kang, Office of the State Superintendent of Education before...

Apr 7 2017

Testimony of Hanseul Kang State Superintendent on Early Learning

Public Hearing on: B22-26, Early Learning Equity in Funding Amendment Act of 2017 B22-50, Child...

Apr 7 2017

Testimony of Hanseul Kang State Superintendent on Bill 22-131

Public Hearing on: Bill 22-131 - “Education Professional Development Contracting Authority...

Mar 20 2024

FFY 24 Draft State Grant Application under Part B of the IDEA Open for Public Comment

This application must be posted for 60 calendar days and open for public comment for 30 days within...

Mar 18 2024

Federal Fiscal Year 2024 (FFY 2024) State Grant Application Under Part C of the IDEA Open for Public Comment

To receive a grant award under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part C (IDEA Part C...

Mar 8 2022

FFY 2021 Draft State Grant Application under Part C of the IDEA Open for Public Comment

To receive a grant award under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part C (IDEA Part C...

Mar 8 2019

OSSE Releases Notice of Funding Availability for High-Quality Pre-K Programs

Application Release Date: Monday, March 18, 2019

Nov 15 2018

Inclement Weather Notification for Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018

DC Public Schools are open on time on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018. Code Yellow – Open with...

May 23 2018

OSSE Statement on Duke Ellington School of the Arts Administrative Process

Today, OSSE issued the following statement regarding administration process for Duke Ellington...

Mar 6 2018

Ensuring Residency Integrity in DC Schools

Dear DC Community, I know that the integrity of the residency of students enrolled in DC schools...

Dec 4 2017

News: OSSE Statement on Selection of Firm Alvarez and Marsal

Contact: Patience Peabody, [email protected], 202-702-3234 (cell) December 4, 2017 (...

Aug 18 2017

OSSE Submits Revised ESSA State Plan to US Department of Education

The US Department of Education provided feedback to OSSE regarding the DC State Plan under the...

Aug 17 2017

District of Columbia Students Make Gains on PARCC Assessment for Second Consecutive Year

Scores from 2016-17 school year administration show improvement across almost all grades, subjects...

Nov 27 2023

LEA Look Forward for Nov. 22, 2023

View the LEA Look Forward for Nov. 22, 2023.

Jan 27 2022

District Seeks Applications for Sponsors of the Summer Food Service Program

The District of Columbia Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) announces the...

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1050 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002
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Office of the State Superintendent of Education Announces Criteria and Participants for School Year 2019-20 Free and Reduced Priced Meals

Date Released:

Thu, 09/26/2019

For schools participating in the NSLP and SMP, a letter or notice and family application forms are distributed to parents of all children in attendance at school at the beginning of each school year.