Office of the State Superintendent of Education

DC is proud to recognize the recipients of the Comprehensive State Literacy Development grant!

Twenty-one LEAs and early childhood education programs have begun implementing literacy-focused initiatives that will support approximately 25,000 economically disadvantaged learners and students.

Thank you for helping to expand literacy across the District.
Learn more about the grant➡️ https://ow.ly/euV150ZcHIP

DC SUN Bucks provides $120 in extra grocery benefits to families during the summer.

Most eligible students are automatically enrolled through other programs, while some eligible families will need to apply.

Help spread the word and let families know DC’s new enrollment checker makes it
easy to find out if their student is enrolled for 2026 benefits or needs to apply. Visit
sunbucks.dc.gov to get started!

🎉Celebrating 19 years of OSSE!

For nearly two decades, we’ve worked alongside DC educators, students, families, and school staff to expand opportunities, strengthen learning, and elevate the quality of education across the District.

From advancing early childhood education, to boosting literacy and math achievement in middle grades, to expanding opportunities beyond high school—OSSE supports students at every stage of the learning journey.

Here’s to 19 years of progress, partnership, and putting DC students first. We are excited to continue building brighter futures across the District.

International Archives Week is a powerful reminder of why archives matter.

The Charles Sumner School Museum and Archives preserves materials that help tell the history of public education in the District, including the experiences of Asian and Asian American students in DC public schools as early as the 1880s.

Stories like these expand how we understand education history, race, and belonging in the District, and underscore the value of archival preservation in making those histories visible.

Learn more by visiting the Charles Sumner School Museum. https://ow.ly/RWXP50Z9VIh

📢High school seniors, you’ll be starting your first year of college, career school, or trade school before you know it.

📋Check these items off your to-do list before your first day.

OSSE’s first electric vehicle school buses have officially taken off! ⚡️🚌

These EV buses create a cleaner, quieter, and safer ride for students—no toxic emissions pollution, drastically reduced noise, less sensory overload, and a design that lowers rollover risks. A big step towards healthier rides! ✨

DC SUN Bucks is here to help your grocery budget this summer. Each eligible student will receive a one‑time $120 benefit.

Not sure if your child is already enrolled for 2026? Use the new DC SUN Bucks enrollment checker to find out.

Already enrolled or submitted an application? Create an account in the new DC SUN Bucks online portal to manage your benefits, request a replacement card, and more.

Explore the new tools and get all the details at
sunbucks.dc.gov

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Celebrate Berries and Greens Day! Today we highlight the vibrant fruits and veggies that help fuel healthy learners across the District. From fresh strawberries to leafy greens, these nutrient‑packed foods support student well‑being and bring delicious color to school meals.

Join us in recognizing the power of fresh produce and the schools, partners, and teams that make it accessible for DC students every day. https://ow.ly/om1j50Z6kkw

Katie Walker began her teaching journey with DC Public Schools in 1965 and dedicated her career to empowering future scientists. Her passion for discovery and commitment to her students helped shape countless STEM leaders across the District.

Explore her story and the legacy of DC educators through “Behind the Teacher’s Desk,” and plan your visit to the Sumner Museum to learn more.

@SumnerMuseum Presents: Lessons from Behind the Teachers Desk - Katie Walker Ep 1 March/April 2026 Processing Archivist, Saleana Copeland, shares lessons she's found while processing Educator Collections housed at the Charles Sumner School Museum and Archi...