One of the Office of the State Superintendent of Education’s (OSSE’s) most public-facing federal responsibilities is calculating and reporting the school accountability scores required by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). We have...
Does principal turnover predict teacher turnover in DC schools? Research from other states shows that teacher retention often dips following a principal departure, particularly in schools serving a high percentage of economically disadvantaged...
In spring 2025, the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) partnered with local schools to give the DC Survey About Your School (DC SAYS) to students in public schools across the District for the first time. It asks students how...
Specialized coursework provides students opportunities to receive advanced or technical education in specific academic subject and/or industry areas. Whether it be Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), Career and Technical...

