Office of the State Superintendent of Education

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DC will close the achievement gap and ensure people of all ages and backgrounds are prepared to succeed in school and in life.

Civic leadership starts before graduation. Eligible DC high school juniors and seniors in qualifying leadership roles — ...
09/17/2026

Civic leadership starts before graduation.

Eligible DC high school juniors and seniors in qualifying leadership roles — class or student body officer, student council representative, National Honor Society officer, student representative to a civic organization, or a JROTC officer-level position — can apply to the United States Senate Youth Program. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. Oct. 27. Each selected delegate receives a $12,500 undergraduate scholarship and joins Washington Week, March 6-13, 2027.

Review the full requirements and start early: https://ow.ly/kVPG50ZNTbc

09/16/2026

Literacy grows when strong instruction meets shared learning. Join us at MLK Library on Tuesday, Sept. 29 for the 2026 Literacy Convening. Register at bit.ly/OSSELitCon

There is no wrong time to take the next step. Adult Education and Family Literacy Week runs Sept. 13-19. It recognizes D...
09/15/2026

There is no wrong time to take the next step.

Adult Education and Family Literacy Week runs Sept. 13-19. It recognizes DC residents building literacy, workforce, and digital skills while working towards goals of their own.

OSSE-funded providers support District residents age 18 and older. When a parent builds their own reading, the reading at home changes too. If you or someone you know is ready for a next step, find provider information in the OSSE Adult and Family Education Program Guide: https://ow.ly/AKZV50ZNV52

DC’s story is written in many voices. National Hispanic Heritage Month begins today and runs through Oct. 15. This month...
09/15/2026

DC’s story is written in many voices.

National Hispanic Heritage Month begins today and runs through Oct. 15. This month, OSSE will share stories from learners, families, educators, and partners whose language, leadership and lived experience strengthen education across DC.

Whose local education story should we know? Use the question sticker in our Stories or send us a message. Then follow along.

Today, on the 25th anniversary of 9/11, we honor the lives lost and the courage of our students, educators, and first re...
09/11/2026

Today, on the 25th anniversary of 9/11, we honor the lives lost and the courage of our students, educators, and first responders.

We stand with DC’s education community to remember the victims and salute the strength of those who carry us forward.

📢 Calling all DC Educators! There's still time to register for OSSE’s 2026 Literacy Convening. Learn from experts, stre...
09/10/2026

📢 Calling all DC Educators!

There's still time to register for OSSE’s 2026 Literacy Convening. Learn from experts, strengthen evidence‑based literacy instruction & collaborate on strategies for students.

📅 Sept. 29
🕘 8:30am – 3pm
📍 MLK Library
https://bit.ly/OSSELitCon

Every day in school is a chance to learn, connect and keep momentum moving. September is Attendance Awareness Month. Chr...
09/10/2026

Every day in school is a chance to learn, connect and keep momentum moving.
September is Attendance Awareness Month. Chronic absence means missing 10 percent or more of enrolled school days, for any reason.

OSSE updates DC's attendance dashboard monthly so families, schools, and communities can see patterns early and focus support where it is needed.

💻Explore the dashboard, then choose one routine or support that can make getting to school easier this week: https://ow.ly/Z9AV50ZM3oW

📢 DC Educators: There's still time to register for OSSE’s Multilingual Learner Institute! 📅 Friday, Sept. 18 📍 MLK Jr. M...
09/09/2026

📢 DC Educators: There's still time to register for OSSE’s Multilingual Learner Institute!

📅 Friday, Sept. 18
📍 MLK Jr. Memorial Library

• Hear strategies to boost multilingual learner success
• Learn practical language acquisition + dual‑language approaches
• Connect with colleagues across DC

🔗https://ow.ly/FMo050ZLBjX
Learn more and register:

📢 Calling All DC Educators! Registration is now open for OSSE’s 2026 Literacy Convening! Don’t miss this opportunity to...
09/01/2026

📢 Calling All DC Educators!

Registration is now open for OSSE’s 2026 Literacy Convening! Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from local and national experts, strengthen evidence‑based literacy instruction, and collaborate around strategies that support stronger outcomes for students across the District.

📅 Tuesday, Sept. 29
🕘 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
📍 Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library

Registration closes Sept. 21.
👉 bit.ly/OSSELitCon

🎓 High School Seniors: Request early access for a chance to complete your FAFSA ahead of schedule. 📅✨ Beta testing sign‑...
08/31/2026

🎓 High School Seniors: Request early access for a chance to complete your FAFSA ahead of schedule. 📅✨

Beta testing sign‑ups are happening now on StudentAid.gov 💻

Register for access today 📝 — your future self will thank you!

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Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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