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Mayor Gray Announces End to Federal Court Oversight of District of Columbia Special Education System
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The ruling marks the end of nearly two decades of court oversight.
LEA Look Forward for December 11-18, 2014
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District Honors Early Childhood Education Leaders and Educators
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More than 150 individuals and programs were recognized.
Mayor Gray Celebrates Opening of DC ReEngagement Center
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(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Mayor Vincent C. Gray, State Superintendent Jesús Aguirre, and Department of Employment Services (DOES) Director F. Thomas Luparello welcomed the launch of the DC ReEngagement Center. The center, which opened yesterday, is located at 4058 Minnesota Ave NE, Room 2304A within DOES headquarters.
Schools Celebrate 4th Annual Growing Healthy Schools Week
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(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – This week, District of Columbia public schools celebrated its 4th Annual Growing Healthy Schools Week, an initiative aimed at engaging public school st
OSSE and GED Testing Service Partner to Expand Citywide Access to GED Test
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(Washington, DC) - Today, the District of Columbia Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) and GED Testing Service announced a groundbreaking partnership to increase access to the GED test for District residents. An estimated 62,000 adults in the District of Columbia do not have a high school diploma or GED certificate. Without a diploma or GED credential, District residents are far more likely to be unemployed, live in poverty, on public assistance, or incarcerated.
OSSE is Accepting 2015 Teacher of the Year Nominations
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Washington, DC --The District of Columbia Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) is accepting nominations for the 2015 District of Columbia Teacher of the Year award through October 3, 2014. This annual award recognizes public school teachers for their outstanding teaching in the District of Columbia and professional leadership within and beyond the classroom. The winner will compete for the National Teacher of the Year.
OSSE to Provide Free GED Test Preparation to District Residents
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The initiative encourages adult learners to pursue their academic and professional goals.
An Editorial from Mayor Vincent C. Gray: Turning the Corner in Special Education
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As D.C. Public Schools resumed classes, one thing students found is the best special education system that the District has seen in many, many years. Since the moment I took office in January of 2011, my administration has worked tirelessly to improve education outcomes for children with disabilities.