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2024 OSSE Annual Report

We are excited to share the 2024 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.

LEA Requirements Calendar

This centralized planning tool will help local education agencies stay informed about key deadlines, submissions, and other required actions throughout the school year.

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Jan 20 2026

Mayor Bowser Announces DC Teacher Retention Rate Reaches Five-Year High, Principal Retention Rate Continues to Rise

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Office of the State Superintendent of...

Dec 30 2025

Mayor Bowser and OSSE Invite Residents to Explore Education and Professional Development Opportunities in the New Year

(Washington, DC) – Ahead of the New Year, Mayor Muriel Bowser and State...

Dec 30 2025

Modified District Government Services for New Year’s Day

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

Dec 5 2025

Mayor Bowser Encourages Families to Attend EdFEST, Announces Highest Graduation Rate in More Than a Decade

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Office of the State...

Nov 5 2025

Mayor Bowser Hosts Scissors & Shovels, Cuts Ribbon on DC Animal Shelter and Breaks Ground on FEMS & OSSE Fleet Maintenance Campus

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser hosted “Scissors & Shovels,...

Jan 16 2026

LEA Look Forward for Jan. 16, 2026

View the LEA Look Forward for Jan. 16, 2026. Important...

Jan 9 2026

LEA Look Forward for Jan. 9, 2026

View the LEA Look Forward for Jan. 9, 2026. Important Announcements...

Dec 19 2025

LEA Look Forward for Dec. 19, 2025.

View the LEA Look Forward for Dec. 19, 2025. Important Announcements...

Dec 12 2025

LEA Look Forward for Dec. 12, 2025

View the LEA Look Forward for Dec. 12, 2025. Important Announcements New: ...

Dec 5 2025

LEA Look Forward for Dec. 5, 2025

View the LEA Look Forward for Dec. 5, 2025. Important...

Apr 23 2025

Testimony of Antoinette S. Mitchell for Nomination of State Superintendent of Education

Testimony of Antoinette S. Mitchell, Ph.D. for the "State Superintendent of Education...

Mar 7 2025

Testimony of Antoinette S. Mitchell on FY24 Performance Oversight

Oct 10 2018

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

Testimony of Shavonne Gibson, Assistant Superintendent of the Division of Teaching and...

Jul 16 2018

Testimony of Hanseul Kang on B22-776

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

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...

Nov 12 2025

Mayor Bowser to Cut the Ribbon on New Fort Totten–Takoma Segment of the Metropolitan Branch Trail

(Washington, DC) – Today, Wednesday, November 12 at 11 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser will be...

Nov 7 2025

Mayor Bowser to Encourage District Residents to Take Pledge and Support Neighbors During Hypothermia Season

(Washington, DC) – Today, Friday, November 7 at 11 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser will join the...

Oct 15 2025

Mayor Bowser to Celebrate School Without Walls, Named #1 High School in DC by US News & World Report

(Washington, DC) – On Thursday, October 16, Mayor Muriel Bowser will be joined by District...

Oct 1 2025

Mayor Bowser and Bloomberg Philanthropies to Celebrate New Ward 8 Advanced Technical Center and Launch New Health Care Apprenticeship Program, DC HEAL

(Washington, DC) – On Thursday, October 2 at 11 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser will be joined by...

Sep 3 2025

Mayor Bowser to Host State of Schools, Highlight Progress Across DC Public and Public Charter Schools

(Washington, DC) – On Thursday, September 4 at 11 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser will be joined by...

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,...

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