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Read OSSE's 2024 Annual Report: From Recovery to Renewal - Accelerating Progress Together by downloading the PDF or clicking on the sections below.

 

    

    

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A Letter From the Superintendent

I am honored to present our 2024 Annual Report, From Recovery to Renewal: Accelerating Progress Together. As a native Washingtonian who grew up in the Mount Pleasant home where my mother still lives, I received an excellent education in our city’s public schools and began my career as a teacher here in the District. Now, I am proud to serve as Acting Superintendent at the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE).

I served as a leader at OSSE for more than 11 years as the former Assistant Superintendent of Postsecondary and Career Education. The 2024-25 school year marks my first leading the agency. I stepped into this role in June 2024 after

Superintendent Dr. Christina Grant, who spearheaded the return to full-time, in-person learning following the pandemic. Dr. Grant launched our 2023-2025 Road to Recovery Strategic Plan, directing federal stimulus and local funding through OSSE to our schools in support of academic restoration.

As the state education agency, we work closely with schools, partner agencies and the community to provide educators and students the resources and supports they need to continue to learn and grow. This year’s annual report reflects the progress we have made together and is organized around OSSE’s seven strategic priority areas, which guide our work and drive student success.

We know that a strong start sets the foundation for lifelong learning, which is why Start Early remains a key focus. Through expanded access to early childhood education and targeted supports for families, we are ensuring that our youngest learners are ready to thrive when they enter school.

As students progress, our commitment to Advance Excellence ensures they receive high-quality instruction, rigorous coursework, and the support they need to meet and exceed expectations. At the same time, we remain focused on how to Achieve Equitable Outcomes for All Students by closing opportunity gaps and expanding access to resources so every learner has the chance to succeed.

Our work also extends beyond the classroom. To Build Futures, we are creating pathways that connect students to college and career opportunities, equipping them with the skills and experiences necessary for long-term success.

We are also committed to work that can Foster Student and Staff Well-Being, as we recognize that a supportive and inclusive school environment is essential for both academic achievement and personal growth.

Our ability to make progress in these areas depends on a strong internal team. Through Cultivate Team, we are strengthening our agency’s culture, investing in our staff, and ensuring we operate effectively to serve students, families, and educators across DC.

Lastly, we must Reimagine Systems so that we have the best structures in place to support the DC education ecosystem.

I would like to thank Dr. Grant for all she did to help our young learners make a safe return to the classroom and begin the challenging journey toward full academic recovery. And I would like to thank Mayor Muriel Bowser for giving me the opportunity to continue this work and build on the strong foundation set by my predecessor.

I am proud of what we have accomplished together and grateful for the dedication of our educators, families, and community partners who make this progress possible. As we look ahead, we will continue to build on this momentum and accelerate progress.

Sincerely,

Antoinette S. Mitchell, Ph.D.
State Superintendent
Office of the State Superintendent of Education