DC Tuition Assistance Grant Program Payments Resumes After Congress Passes the Continuing Resolution
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(Washington, D.C.) – In early March, universities serving D.C. Tuition Assistance Grant (DCTAG) program students were notified of the delayed payment processing as a result of Public Law 112-175. With both the Senate and House of Representatives passing the Continuing Resolution this week, and the President’s signature expected March 27, vital funding will resume and, funds to universities on behalf of DCTAG students will continue as scheduled.
Office of The State Superintendent of Education Announces Multi Million Dollar Competitive Charter School Grant
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MEDIA CONTACT: Ayan Islam (OSSE) 202.316.1841; [email protected]
College Board Releases Advanced Placement Results for District of Columbia Class of 2012
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Ayan Islam (202) 316-1841; [email protected]
Leslie Sepuka, The Collage Board (212) 713-8052; [email protected]
OSSE Releases FY2013 Draft State Grant Application under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) for Public Comment
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In order to receive a grant award under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to support the provision of early intervention services to children with disabilities, each state must complete an annual grant application. To ensure an opportunity for the public to provide input, this application must be posted for 60 calendar days and open for public comment for 30 days within the 60 day period.
OSSE Releases District's First Student Mobility Study
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Contact: Ayan Islam 202.316.1841; [email protected]
SY12-13 Enrollment Audit Complete, Public-School Enrollment Goes Up For Fourth Consecutive Year
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(WASHINGTON, DC) – Student enrollment in the District of Columbia’s public schools increased 5 percent for the 2012-2013 school year, according to final audited data released today by the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE). The final results indicate an overall increase from 76,753 last year to 80,230 students enrolled statewide this year, and represent both DC Public Schools (DCPS) and DC Public Charter Schools (PCS).
DCPS Elementary School Teacher Surprized with $25,000 Milken Educator Award
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contacts: Barbara Bowers (MFF) [email protected]; (310) 488-3994
Ayan Islam (OSSE) [email protected]; (202) 316-1841
District of Columbia Hosts First-Ever Inclusive Schools Capstone
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, February 4, 2013
U.S. Department of Education Releases Race to the Top Report
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(Washington, DC) – The U.S. Department of Education today released its annual state-specific reports for Race to the Top grantees, detailing their progress on transforming education at the local level. While the U.S. Department of Education’s Race To The Top: District of Columbia Report – Year 2: School Year 2011-2012 highlights the District’s considerable strides made under the Race to the Top (RTTT) assurance areas, the District of Columbia has been working to address the challenges faced in SY2011-2012.