Notice of Extended Comment Period for Proposed Rulemaking
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District Schools Chosen for National Wellness and Nutrition Award
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Washington, DC – The Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) today announced ten additional District of Columbia Schools have been honored among the healthiest nationwide as part of the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) HealthierUS School Challenge (HUSSC) Award Program.
Selected to receive recognition and a monetary award by USDA after a rigorous application process and evaluation criteria, new 2012 HUSSC designees are:
DC State Board of Education Student Representative Recruitment Begins
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For Immediate Release Contact: DC SBOE Staff
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DC State Athletic Association Announces Advisory Board, Appeals Panel
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District of Columbia ACT Standardized Test Results Released
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WASHINGTON, DC – District of Columbia 12th Grade Students demonstrated improvements from the previous year in ACT English, Reading, Mathematics and Science benchmarks in 2012, according to Condition of College & Career Readiness, an annual report released today by ACT to provide a snapshot of the college and career readiness of ACT-tested high school seniors.
OSSE Statement on Citizenship Requirements for HHS Funded Afterschool Programs
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WASHINGTON, DC – The Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) today issued the following statement:
“As State Education Agency for the District of Columbia, OSSE remains dedicated to providing service and support for District children of all ethnic backgrounds and nationalities.
This morning, a press release entitled Citizenship Requirements for [District of Columbia Public Schools] DCPS Afterschool Programs was distributed that contained several statements that we must clarify.
Mayor Vincent C. Gray Announces 2012 DC CAS Results
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PLEASE NOTE: The 2012 DC CAS results have been altered by test integrity investigations since they were originally completed. You can find out more information here.
District of Columbia Receives ESEA Waiver Approval From US Department of Education
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Washington, DC –The District of Columbia was selected to receive waiver relief from the US Department of Education (ED) from the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)–commonly known as 'No Child Left Behind.'
UPDATE: OSSE Student Transportation Services to Resume on Thursday, July 5th
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Washington, DC – To coincide with the re-opening of summer school and other community-based programs while recovering from the District of Columbia’s declared state of emergency, the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) will resume regularly scheduled student bus transportation services for all children enrolled in public and non-public placements, participating summer programs or in other jurisdictions – on Thursday, July 5th.
OSSE Student Transportation Services Suspended for Tuesday, July 3rd
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Washington, DC – In response to the District of Columbia’s declared state of emergency, widespread power outages and closing of summer school and other community-based programs, the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) has suspended student bus transportation services – including transportation of children enrolled in non-public placements , summer programs or in other jurisdictions – for Tuesday, July 3rd.