PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
May 13, 2026
District of Columbia Leads the Nation in Academic Growth, Ranking #1 in Math and Reading Recovery
New national report shows significant academic progress in DC, driven by multi-year investments in instruction, tutoring, literacy, and attendance—while highlighting continued challenges following the pandemic.
(Washington, DC) — Today, the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) and the United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) announced that high school students Nyla Dinkins and Marie-Celeste Pessey will represent the District of Columbia during the 64th annual USSYP Washington Week. The program runs from March 7-14, 2026.
Washington, DC, is a national leader in early childhood education, offering free, high-quality pre-K to every 3- and 4-year-old through a comprehensive system that includes DC Public Schools, public charter schools, and community-based organizations.
OSSE is helping LEAs implement Social Studies, Financial Literacy, and Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) standards. This work will help our students become informed, financially savvy, and resilient individuals.
Through our commitment to continuous improvement and collaboration with expert partners, we are equipping educators with the tools and knowledge to support students with disabilities and create a brighter future for all.
This month, we have welcomed thousands of students, educators and school leaders across DC back to their classrooms, ready to embark on a year filled with promise and opportunity. OSSE is committed to ensuring that every child in our city receives the support they need to succeed, both inside and outside the classroom.
At OSSE, we are purposeful in our efforts to hire talented professionals who are passionate about preparing students for success in college, careers and life.
The 2024 DC Futures Conference will host DC Futures scholars from the University of District of Columbia (UDC), Trinity Washington and the Catholic University of America. The conference will include guest speakers, workshop presenters, and participate in workshops. DC futures participants will be immersed in a day filled with endless opportunities and experiences that the DC Futures program offers its scholars.
The Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) is pleased to announce its Multilingual Learner Institute, “Advancing Literacy, Culture and Multilingualism,” to be held on Monday, Aug. 12 at the Kellogg Conference Center at Gallaudet University. This convening will bring educators, researchers, and practitioners in the District of Columbia together to support multilingual learners enrolled in both English language acquisition and dual language programs.
At OSSE, we are purposeful in our efforts to hire talented professionals who are passionate about preparing students for success in college, careers and life.
