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OSSE Strategic Plan 2023-25

Seven strategic priorities will drive progress towards achieving our vision over the next three years. Learn more here.

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Recovery & Restoration Investments

Learn more about OSSE's management of federal stimulus funds.

Immunization Policy

To prevent the spread of infectious diseases, all students must be fully immunized. Find resources here.

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Apply for Scholarships & Grants

OSSE has three college scholarship & grants applications opening on Feb. 1, 2023 that...

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Dec 30 2024

Modified District Government Services for New Year’s Day

(Washington, DC) – On Wednesday, January 1, District Government will observe the New Year’s Day...

Dec 20 2024

Mayor Bowser and OSSE Announce $7 Million Investment in High-Impact Tutoring to Support DC Students

The grant and contract awards total more than $7 million to fund high-impact tutoring (HIT)...

Dec 16 2024

Mayor Bowser and OSSE Announce My School DC Lottery Now Open for 2025-26 School Year

Lottery Opens December 16; Deadline for Grades 9-12 is February 3 and Deadline for Pre-K 3- Grade 8...

Dec 6 2024

Mayor Bowser Encourages Families to Register for EdFEST, DC’s Annual Public School Fairs

Mayor Bowser Encourages Families to Register for EdFEST, DC’s Annual Public School Fairs...

Dec 5 2024

OSSE Releases the 2024 DC School Report Card

(WASHINGTON, DC) - Today, the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) released the...

Jan 3 2025

LEA Look Forward for Jan. 3, 2025

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Dec 20 2024

LEA Look Forward for Dec. 20, 2024

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Dec 13 2024

LEA Look Forward for Dec. 13, 2024

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Dec 6 2024

LEA Look Forward for Dec. 6, 2024

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Nov 29 2024

LEA Look Forward for Nov. 29, 2024

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Oct 10 2018

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

OSSE’s role in the state of literacy efforts in the District of Columbia.

Jul 16 2018

Testimony of Hanseul Kang on B22-776

B22-776 – the “District of Columbia Education Research Advisory Board and Collaborative...

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...

Apr 7 2017

Testimony of Hanseul Kang State Superintendent on Bill 22-131

Public Hearing on: Bill 22-131 - “Education Professional Development Contracting Authority...

Apr 7 2017

Testimony of Donna Anthony on the Health Literacy Council Establishment Act of 2017

Testimony of Donna Anthony Assistant Superintendent

Mar 20 2024

FFY 24 State Grant Application under Part B of the IDEA

This application must be posted for 60 calendar days and open for public comment for 30 days within...

Mar 18 2024

Federal Fiscal Year 2024 (FFY 2024) State Grant Application Under Part C of the IDEA Open for Public Comment

To receive a grant award under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part C (IDEA Part C...

Mar 8 2022

FFY 2021 Draft State Grant Application under Part C of the IDEA Open for Public Comment

To receive a grant award under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part C (IDEA Part C...

Mar 8 2019

OSSE Releases Notice of Funding Availability for High-Quality Pre-K Programs

Application Release Date: Monday, March 18, 2019

Nov 15 2018

Inclement Weather Notification for Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018

DC Public Schools are open on time on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018. Code Yellow – Open with...

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, subjects...

Nov 27 2023

LEA Look Forward for Nov. 22, 2023

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Office of the State Superintendent of Education

Office Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

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1050 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 727-6436
TTY: 711
Email: [email protected]

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Mayor Gray Closes District Government Tuesday

Date Released:

Mon, 10/29/2012

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, October 29, 2012
CONTACT: Doxie McCoy (EOM) 202.664.9862; [email protected]
Robyn Johnson (HSEMA) 202.506.0355; [email protected]
Linda Grant (DPW) 202.671.2375; [email protected]
John Lisle (DDOT) 202.486.5838; [email protected]
Alan Heymann (DC Water) 202.787.2616; [email protected]