DC State Board Of Education

09/03/2026

Rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors: Applications for the State Board's 2026-27 Student Advisory Committee have REOPENED. Apply by 11:59 pm on September 11: http://bit.ly/SACMember.

09/03/2026

A new school year means new student representatives on the State Board! We are beyond proud of the accomplished students selected for the 2026-27 school year - and we're eager to see the impact they make. Get to know them a little better yourself!
🏫 School Without Walls High School HSA
🏫 Columbia Heights Educational Campus
🏫 DC International School
🏫 BASIS DC

09/02/2026

Join us tonight for our monthly working session: https://bit.ly/4xLKUBK. Live now.

09/02/2026

The State Board is continuing its review of proposed updates to D.C.'s graduation requirements. Listening to student voice is an important part of our process.

Recent graduates shared thoughtful feedback on how grad requirements can be modified to best suit student needs:

Summary Recent D.C. graduates said high school readiness should mean more than academics, with financial literacy standing out as one of the most urgent gaps students believe schools should address…

08/31/2026

Screen Time Roundtable being held by College, Career and Life Readiness Committee today at 5 pm. Discussion will focus on screen time research and how other LEAs are using evidence to inform policy. Members of public invited to listen: https://bit.ly/4y7pzCz.

08/31/2026

Reading comprehension isn't built through practice alone — it's built through knowledge.

Learn why curriculum design matters for DC students: https://bit.ly/4t3iJLP

08/28/2026

Screen Time Roundtable to be held by College, Career and Life Readiness Committee on Monday, 8/31, at 5 pm. Discussion will focus on screen time research and how other LEAs are using evidence to inform policy. Members of public invited to listen: https://bit.ly/4y7pzCz.

08/27/2026

Career and technical education offers a powerful pathway for success after high school.

Class of 2019 grad Syamyia Beach is a prime example, launching her career in hospitality while studying at Ballou High's Academy of Hospitality and Tourism.

Explore how we might expand student CTE participation: http://bit.ly/4qamhui