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Welcome back to the classroom! DC is ready to go back to school. School is more than just a building. It’s where friends, memories and a love for learning are made. Get more info at backtoschool.dc.gov.
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Please join us in welcoming Dr. Christina Grant as Acting State Superintendent of Education!
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Help us #SaveDCTAG. Funding for DCTAG has been completely eliminated from the President’s budget proposal. Stand with us as we urge Congress to fund our students’ college educations. Sign the petition at savedctag.dc.gov. Spread the word!
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Congratulations to Alejandro Diasgranados @ThatDCTeacher for being named the 2021 DC Teacher of the Year! “Mr. Dias” is a superstar 4th/5th grade teacher @AitonES where he ignites a passion for learning in his students and unifies the school community. @CCSSO @dcpublicschools
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We're excited to share that @MayorBowser has appointed Dr. Christina Grant to serve as DC’s new Superintendent of Education. Dr. Grant, a seasoned leader with extensive education system experience, will step into the role on June 21.
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Congrats to DC Teacher of the Year and National Teacher of the Year Finalist Alejandro Diasgranados @ThatDCTeacher who was surprised on @DrewBarrymoreTV with a national award and $50,000! ow.ly/5NLc50EdvSd
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Congratulations to the 2019 DC Teacher of the Year, Ms. Kelly Harper, who is one of four excellent educators in the running for National Teacher of the Year. Good luck Ms. Harper! Read the press release here: bit.ly/2019DCTeacheroftheYea… @dctoy2019 @AmidonBowen @dcpublicschools
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Congratulations to Shelina Warren for being named a 2021 DC Teacher of the Year runner up! Ms. Warren is a social studies teacher and Director of the Law & Public Policy Academy @DunbarHighDC, where she inspires students to be social justice warriors. @shelinawarren
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Welcome back to the classroom! It’s where students thrive. That’s why DC schools have prepared for safe, in-person learning. We are back-to-school ready. Get more info at backtoschool.dc.gov.
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Check it out! Raw & unfiltered emotion: @CapitalCityPCS science teacher Justin Lopez-Cardoze being named our 2020 DC Teacher of the Year in a surprise announcement today by @MayorBowser, joined by Lopez-Cardoze’s students, colleagues, parents & spouse! Congrats!
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Congratulations, Beth Barkley, the 2024 DC Teacher of the Year! Beth is a dedicated English teacher in the International Academy at @CardozoEC. Beth also teaches a Human Rights & Social Action elective. Congratulations to Beth and the entire @CardozoEC community!
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Congratulations Jazzmyne Townsend- the 2025 DC Teacher of the Year! Jazzmyne is an Instructional Coach supporting K-5 ELA by teaching students & supporting teachers at Stanton Elementary School. Thank you for creating an environment that is joyful and inclusive for all learners.
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DC is back in session! With more than 96,000 students walking , biking and busing their way to schools across the city, remember to take it slow!
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The U.S. Department of Education has officially granted DC a one-year waiver from statewide assessment requirements under ESSA. Read USED’s approval letter: bit.ly/OSSEwaiver
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DC Teacher of the Year Kelly Harper, a third grade teacher at Amidon-Bowen Elementary School, is one of 4 finalists for National Teacher of the Year. We visited her classroom today as part of the #DCAllSTARTour.
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DCSchoolReportCard.org is live! Find easy, accessible information about all public schools in DC - go there now!
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Congratulations to Dominique Foster, the 2022 DC Teacher of the Year! A pre-K 4 teacher at @FriendshipPCS, Ms. Foster is a creative, engaging educator who always strives for inclusion. The District – and its youngest learners – are lucky to have her!
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Congratulations to Lauren McKenzie for being named a 2021 DC Teacher of the Year runner up! Ms. McKenzie is a Social Studies/ELA Teacher @RBHSMonarchs, where she inspires student leadership, champions restorative justice, and unifies the community.
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Congratulations to Jermar Rountree, the 2023 DC Teacher of the Year! Pre-K - 8th grade health & PE
teacher at @CenterCityPCS, Brightwood Campus.
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🏀🎶📚 Meet Tristan, a 6th-grade scholar from @KramerMiddle School. When he's not on the basketball court or producing beats, he creates math magic with his tutor, Michael Yang, from @BlueprintNetwrk! ✨ #StudentSpotlight #HighlightingHIT #HITinAction
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Over time, DC has made major progress in closing gaps with public school students nationally across all four subject/grade assessments - including a 26 points gain on fourth grade reading #NAEPGainsDC
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The 2019 OSSE Scholars summer travel has officially begun. Goodluck to Christopher, Ekene and Mamut who are off to Atlanta where they will attend the Emory Pre-College Program for the next four weeks.
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Brand new, hot off the presses! The 2019 DC School Report Card is now live. Use it to learn about ALL public schools in DC. #DCSchoolReportCard
➡️dcschoolreportcard.org/
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Congratulations to @Kimball_DC for your amazing student growth! We had a great time in your beautiful new building learning about your wonderful teachers, leaders, standards-aligned instruction, and STEM programs! #DCAllSTAR
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Rabiah Harris, science teacher at Ida B. Wells Middle, makes learning fun! With the bath bombs unit, students create their own perfect recipe to understand chemical reactions quantitatively and qualitatively. Congrats, Dr. Harris. A fantastic educator and a 2024 #DCTOY finalist!
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The #NAEP results are in and.... DC is the fastest improving state and urban district in the nation over time! In fourth grade math, DC has gained nearly 30 points since 2003.
#NAEPDay #NAEPGainsDC
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Congratulations, DC valedictorians! Your hard work has paid off. Continue to excel—your futures are bright!
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And the 2020 DC Teacher of the Year is 🌟Justin Lopez-Cardoze🌟, a 7th grade science educator at @CapitalCityPCS! We are with @MayorBowser celebrating Justin’s dedication to positive school culture and hands-on science exploration. #DCTOY20
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For the first time in 17 years, the District of Columbia has updated K-12 social studies standards. osse.dc.gov/page/social-stud…
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Due to inclement weather, OSSE DOT will not operate student transportation in the District of Columbia or any neighboring jurisdictions on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024. Please read the Inclement Weather Procedures for more information: bit.ly/InclementWeatherProce…
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Welcome back, DC students! We wish all DC teachers, staff, students and their families a happy first day of school and a year filled with learning and fun.
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Teachers are AWESOME! Help OSSE find the next DC Teacher of the Year by nominating someone today! bit.ly/2022DCTOY @ThatDCTeacher
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Today, OSSE announced that the District has received a $21 million GEAR UP grant from @usedgov. The grant will provide coaching, workshops, and scholarship opportunities for over 400 DC middle school students. Learn more➡️ow.ly/OSTe50Q1Caq
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Thank you to the DC teachers who go above and beyond daily to help all students become active and engaged learners. We appreciate you! #LoveTeaching
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Congratulations @MySchoolDC for winning the Cafritz Foundation Team Innovation Award! Thank you for all you've done to help DC families navigate the many public school options available to them & for being an innovative, creative & energetic addition to the OSSE team.
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OSSE staff and @DCSuptGrant are helping local education agencies load antigen rapid tests for distribution to staff and pre-K and kindergarten students.
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Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Thank you, DC educators, for going above and beyond for all students in the District. Whether you know a teacher, have a teacher or were a teacher, please join us in showing a teacher in your life extra appreciation this week. #WeLoveDCTeachers
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#ICYMI Superintendent Kang and Kelly Harper, DC Teacher of the Year #ThankATeacher. How are you showing that #DCLovesTeachers this week?
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Check out @OSSEDC’s new Special Education Resource Hub for information on what families and students need to know this year ➡️ bit.ly/SPEDResourceHub. Available in multiple languages.
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Congratulations to Adrienne Glasgow, History teacher at @DunbarHSDC and the 2024 DC History Teacher of the Year! From her work on the OSSE Social Studies Technical Writing Committee to her exceptional teaching, Ms. Glasgow makes history come alive for DC students!
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Congratulations Payne Elementary and @DCBilingual, 2024 @NatlBlueRibbon Schools! This honor is based on exemplary high performance. Exemplary schools are in the top 15% of all public schools on state assessments in reading & math and have the highest high school graduation rates.
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Superintendent @HanseulKang kicks off the first meeting of DC’s inaugural Superintendent’s Teacher Advisory Council! Teachers will weigh in on policy decisions being made at the state level. #TeacherVoice
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OSSE has been awarded $9.7 million over five years to recruit and retain high-quality mental health providers to support all DC public and public charter school students.
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Today in #DCHistory: Bolling v Sharpe desegregated @dcpublicschools 65 years ago today, the same day as #BrownvBoard was decided. This 1954 map of new school boundaries is at the Sumner School Museum & Archives.
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Teachers are AWESOME! Help OSSE find the next DC Teacher of the Year by nominating someone today! bit.ly/2022DCTOY @ThatDCTeacher
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Join community members from across the city for food, fun, and music as we get ready for the first day of school with a Block Party!
🗓️Saturday, August 14th
📍Woody Ward Rec Center
⏰12 - 3 pm
#TakeTheShotDC
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Inspiring students to fall in love with learning, inside & outside of the classroom. Congratulations, again, to Dominique Foster, the 2022 DC Teacher of the Year. Thank you for your determination in the face of unprecedented challenges & selfless dedication to our young learners.
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Happy First Day of Pre-K! Building Blocks, the District’s new early childhood education curriculum, will help our youngest learners to develop math skills through hands-on, playful learning experiences. #BackToSchool
Learn more➡️ow.ly/syiQ50PGx5j
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OSSE is excited to co-host the first ever DC High-Impact Tutoring Summit today with @citytutordc! We will celebrate the successes of HIT and discuss efforts to advance HIT in the District. #DCHITSummit #OSSEHIT
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Welcome back, DC students! We wish all DC teachers, staff, students and their families a happy first day of school and a year filled with learning and fun. #FirstDayDC
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"Your goal is not to go to college. Your goal is to graduate from college." ~ @arneduncan #ReachHigher #ReachHigherDC
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Effective Monday, Aug. 30, consent for student COVID-19 testing will take place via an “opt-out” process and students at participating schools are now automatically eligible for symptomatic and asymptomatic testing. Learn more ➡️ ow.ly/D5al50FZFCm
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#didyouknow that DCTAG has helped 26,000 students get to college? That’s 26,000 reasons to #SaveDCTAG. Sign the petition & urge Congress to reject the President’s budget. savedctag.dc.gov.
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Exciting news! Coach Jermar Rountree, @CCPCSBrightwood health & PE teacher and DC's 2023 Teacher of the Year, has been named a finalist for National Teacher of the Year Award! Learn more about the #NTOY23 honor: ow.ly/sas950MAmBm
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Last year, the Advanced Technical Center (ATC) launched as a pilot on the campus of @TrinityDC. Today, one year later, we celebrate the opening of our permanent location at Penn Center. We are excited to welcome nearly 200 students from 13 public and public charter high schools.
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Did you know 1 in 4 menstruators missed time in school because they did not have access to period products? Today, DC proudly announces the rollout of the new Menstrual Health Education Standards. Learn more ➡️ow.ly/yWY450OwPQe
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Vote for Annika! The @oysteradams 5th grader is the Doodle for Google state winner for DC! Her drawing celebrates her dream for a world where “everyone can read & experience the magic in books.” Help to make her the national winner: bit.ly/VoteForAnnika #LiteracyDC
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We are proud to raise the bar & unlock pathways of learning for students across DC. Today, @dcpublicschools 9th-11th graders studying culinary arts and hospitality had the honor of serving a Thanksgiving lunch at @usedgov. Thank you, @secCardona for welcoming our students.
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Happy #DCDecisionDay! Show us how you're celebrating by using #IHaveAPlan on your social media platforms.
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"We routinely ask students 'What do you want to be when you grow up?' But why don’t we ask them, 'what do you want to be now?' DC kids are so talented, so gifted. We need to continue being that village, finding ways for them to tap into their phenomenal gifts." @BroadwayClark
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Congratulations to OSSE's Homeless Education State Coordinator, Nicole Lee-Mwandha for being named the @NAEHCY State Coordinator of the Year! 🎉🌟
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Happy National #CollegeSigningDay! We can't wait to celebrate with our college-bound seniors on Friday. #ReachHigher
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Policy decisions should be grounded in data and evidence. That’s why we’re excited to get started on the DC Education Research Practice Partnership.
Interested applicants can find more information on OSSE's website ➡️ osse.dc.gov/page/research-pr….
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Zaicoria McLean and Makayla Jackson, 5th grade, from Hendley ES prepare for the judges at today’s #DCSTEMFair for elementary students.
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Hundreds of DC educators on hand today at OSSE's first ever Multilingual Learner Conference at Gallaudet University #OSSEMultilingual
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It's teacher appreciation week and #DCLovesTeachers! Superintendent Kang and @DCTOY2019 surprised teachers at @FriendshipPCS Collegiate this morning with treats to say thank you.
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Back to School prep continued at @Stanton_DC this morning where @DCSuptGrant @DCPSChancellor & @DMEforDC reminded families how vitally important it is for children to get required routine immunizations & for children 12+, the COVID-19 vaccine. Learn more: coronavirus.dc.gov/page/get-…
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Congrats to 20 amazing DCPS and DC public charter school leaders on graduating from Georgetown's executive master's program. @HanseulKang was honored to be back on the Hilltop to celebrate them!
Many thanks to DC's Superintendent of Education, @HanseulKang, for sharing remarks and joining us in honoring the @EMLdcpsl3 grads! Indeed, “Together we will show the nation what DC schools and students can do.” @Georgetown is so proud to be a part of this movement! @OSSEDC
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26 DC public and public charter school students recently participated in the DC Spanish Spelling Bee. Annika from @oysteradams & Violeta from @DCBilingual are invited to participate in the National Spanish Spelling Bee Competition in June in El Paso, Texas. Congratulations! 💙
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Hear the inspiring story of Dajon Duvall, a student who participated in OSSE’s Summer Bridge Program this year, as he heads to college. Thanks @TODAYshow @3rdHourTODAY for sharing his story! Learn more about opportunities for students through OSSE: osse.dc.gov/
For thousands of high schoolers experiencing homelessness in Washington, D.C. college may seem unattainable.
But now, a new program through @OSSEDC is putting higher education in their reach.
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Take me out to the ballgame! Celebrating the 2018 DC Teacher of the Year, Paul Howard, at the Washington Nationals vs New York Mets baseball game. #NTOY18
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Thank you to all of our local colleges and universities for waiving their college application fees for public and public charter schools in the District during DC College Application and Exploration Month. #WhyApplyDC
D.C.-area colleges are waiving their application fees for D.C. students in November. dcist.com/story/19/11/06/d-c…
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Congratulations Dr. Ferebee on your confirmation by the @councilofdc to become the @DCPSChancellor. We look forward to working with you to serve DCPS students and families.
It's a great honor to be confirmed as Chancellor of DC Public Schools. Thank you @MayorBowser and DC Council for this tremendous opportunity. mayor.dc.gov/release/stateme…
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Coach Rountree is a positive and innovative educator who builds strong relationships with all students,
across grade levels. The District – and our young student athletes - are lucky to have you!
Congratulations to Jermar Rountree, the 2023 DC Teacher of the Year! Pre-K - 8th grade health & PE
teacher at @CenterCityPCS, Brightwood Campus.
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We have another acceptance to summer college for the 2020 OSSE Scholars! Join us in congratulating Alexis, a junior at @PaulPCS. She will attend Cornell University Summer College and study Architecture for six weeks.
Congratulations Alexis! 🌟
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Today is National Coming Out/Inviting In Day. According to statistics, LGBT youth are at a 120% higher risk of reporting homelessness which has a profound impact on nutrition and access to meals. Support LGBTQ youth today. #GHSM22 #GrowingHealthySchoolsMonth22 #HealthySchoolsDC
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"@MayorBowser's investment of $1.2 million for professional development scholarships is making unique and innovative partnership possible in wards 7 and 8" -@Egroginsky at the Wards 7 & 8 Early Childhood Education Fair happening now at @ncc_inc. #ThriveByFiveDC
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Welcome back to school @EliotHine staff and students! Learning, fun and new memories are already filling the modernized middle school.
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The DC Tuition Assistance Grant (DCTAG) Application is now open. Eligible students can receive up to $10,000 a year to pay for the difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition for public colleges and universities. Learn more and apply today ➡️ow.ly/1C9T50MUE63
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Thank you, @VSU_1882, for partnering with OSSE for our first Dual Enrollment Residential Summer Scholars Program. A group of 25 @dcpublicschools and @dcpcsb rising 11th and 12th graders visited VSU for two weeks and are finishing the summer with six college credits!
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Please join us in congratulating OSSE Scholar Makayla, a junior at @KIPP_DC College Prep Academy. This summer at @BrownUniversity, Makayla will take "So You Want to Be a Doctor?", an intro to medicine course. In prior years, students were able to observe an actual surgery!🌟
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It was great to be part of the conversations today at the first budget engagement forum of the year with @MayorBowser and many community members!
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Congratulations Kelly Harper @DCTOY2019 on being named the 2019 Washington Post Teacher of the Year! JOB WELL DONE!!
D.C. teacher Kelly Harper is one of 4 finalists for National Teacher of the Year. Here's a glimpse inside her enthusiastic, energetic and impressive third grade classroom. washingtonpost.com/local/edu…
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On Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, OSSE DOT will operate Student Transportation on a two-hour delayed opening. Please read the division’s Inclement Weather Procedures for more detailed information regarding student transportation: bit.ly/InclementWeatherProce…
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DC’s State Education Plan is approved! Thank you to everyone who provided guidance and feedback on the plan over the past year.
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Vaccination appointments are now available for staff at DC child care facilities & staff at private, parochial & independent schools through a partnership with @onemedical.
Appointments are still open for our DC school bus drivers, DCPS & public charter school staff. #DCHOPE
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OSSE Scholar Momona is a junior at @DCISchool and will study Political Theory and the Law this summer @BrownUniversity. Momona is a passionate change-maker and leader not only in school, but also in the community.❤️
Congratulations Momona!🌟
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Students may be out of school for the summer, but food insecurity doesn’t take a break. With amazing partners like @DCDPR, we are proud to help children in the District get the nutrition they need to learn, play & grow throughout the summer.
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Hey DC! We are excited to launch dcschoolreportcard.org. We are proud of this system that is filled with info provided & verified by DCPS and charter schools. If our eagle-eyed neighbors spot any errors, please send comments to dcschoolreportcard@dc.gov & we will work to address
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Congrats to Travanna Lewis! Travanna is the 1st winner of the college scholarship as part of the Take the Shot, DC Youth Vaccine Giveaway, an incentive program aimed at encouraging students ages 12-17 to receive the COVID-19 vaccination. Learn more: coronavirus.dc.gov/incentive…
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"A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops." Henry Adams #ThankATeacher this week.
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It's #TeacherAppreciationWeek! We kicked if off Friday with past & present DC Teachers of the Year and @DMEforDC. This is why we are here - supporting amazing teachers and educators doing the hard work daily in classrooms across the city. #ThankATeacher #ThankaDCteacher
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We are excited for the 14 early childhood education professionals who earned their Associate’s Degrees in child development this morning! OSSE is proud to help suppprt their education through resources like the T.E.A.C.H. Scholarship via @NBCDI. Congratulations, graduates!
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OSSE continued our #DCAllSTARTour today at Perry Street Prep. We are listening and learning from educators at high-growth schools about what they are doing that's working for kids and showing results on #DCSchoolReportCard.
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OSSE is excited to announce the release of the Early Literacy Task Force Report!➡️ow.ly/S1LP50PTrFB
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Special congratulations to @BridgesPCS @DCPrep @eagleacademypcs @ELHaynesPCS @meridianpcs and Monument PCS, winners of the Special Education Enhancement Fund Competitive Grant, Cohort 2. You can read the press release here: bit.ly/2MLNYH0
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Happy #TeacherAppreciationWeek! Thank you, DC teachers, for going above and beyond for District students. Whether you know a teacher, have a teacher or were a teacher, please join us in showing a teacher in your life appreciation this week. #WeLoveDCTeachers
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🚨Attn DC High School Students🚨
Do you have an interest in government, public service, and history? Apply now for this @SenateYouth scholarship opportunity. #USSYP ow.ly/jGiv50PAnRW
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