OSSE Encourages District Students to Apply for DC Tuition Assistance Grant Early
Funds are dispersed on a first come, first served basis.
OSSE Announces Additional PARCC Resources to Support Student Success
The District will begin administering the new Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) state assessments next week.
Mayor Bowser Takes Fresh Approach to Redeveloping Vacant Fletcher Johnson School in Ward 7
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser, with Acting Deputy Mayor for Education Jennie Niles and Acting Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development Brian Kenner, announced a new way forward for the redevelopment of the Fletcher Johnson campus in Ward 7.
The goal of the new two part solicitation process is to create a community hub including an adult education campus and neighborhood development through joint partnerships between charter schools, developers, and the District of Columbia.
Mayor Bowser Announces Hanseul Kang as the State Superintendent of Education
(Washington, DC) Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser, joined by Deputy Mayor for Education Jennie Niles, announced tweaks to the DC Public Schools Student Assignment Plan at Randle Highlands Elementary School in Ward 7. Mayor Bowser also announced the appointment of Hanseul Kang to serve as the State Superintendent of Education.
OSSE to Host Parent and Community Conversations Meeting at Paul Public Charter School
Today, the District of Columbia Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) will host a Parent and Community Conversation meeting at Paul Public Charter School. During the meeting, OSSE will discuss education-related topics including:
Mayor Bowser Declares February FAFSA Completion Month
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – The District of Columbia Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) is pleased to announce its efforts to encourage all District of Columbia high school seniors to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) through its District-wide “FAFSA Completion Month” initiative, which Mayor Muriel Bowser proclaimed February 2015. Each year the FAFSA allows students and families the opportunity to make college a reality despite the rising cost of tuition across the country.
OSSE to Host Parent and Community Conversations
Join the DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education for a series of community meetings to discuss education related topics including:
District Seeks Applications for Summer Meals Program Sponsors and Sites
Media Contact: Victoria Holmes (202)372-5415; [email protected]
A WEBINAR on the District of Columbia's Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Waiver Renewal Process
The District of Columbia Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) is pleased to invite you to participate in: A WEBINAR on the District of Columbia’s Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Waiver Renewal Friday, February 6, 2015, from 3PM – 4PM. This is part of a series of webinars designed to share information and gather input on DC's ESEA waiver renewal. As you may know, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) recently announced to states the opportunity to renew expiring ESEA waivers.
