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Nov 10, 2022 · The Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) has presented the State Board its community service graduation requirements proposal, which includes changes to the number of hours required, type of acceptable service opportunities, and adjustments for transfer students.
Board Biographies. There are nine members on the D.C. State Board of Education who are directly elected by voters within the District. State Board members’ terms are four years and are staggered so no more than five members are selected in any one election.
The D.C. State Board of Education is an independent agency with three separate offices. Where would you like to go? Please select below. The State Board is responsible for approving state-level regulations and advises the Office of the State Superintendent (OSSE) on educational matters.
- Vision Statement
- Mission Statement
- Equity Statement
- Equity Framework
- Statutory Roles and Responsibilities
All District of Columbia students acquire the skills and knowledge to lead healthy, productive lives as engaged global citizens in a democratic society.
The Mission of the District of Columbia State Board of Education is to provide policy leadership, support, advocacy, and oversight of public education to ensure that every student is valued and lea...The State Board views its role in the achievement of this mission as one of shared responsibility, whereby it engages families, students, educators, community members, elected officials and busines...The DC State Board of Education acknowledges that institutional racism and inequitable policies have contributed to uneven outcomes and opportunity gaps for various student groups. The State Board believes all students deserve access to high-quality instruction and necessary support to meet their full potential according to a range of academic and ...
By utilizing an Equity Framework, the State Board aims to provide a common vocabulary and protocol for evaluating and filtering policies, proposals, and decisions. By adopting such a framework, the State Board acknowledges these areas as priority on a perpetual basis. The Equity Framework stands to serve as an institutional guiding force for the St...
The State Board of Education is responsible for advising the State Superintendent of Education on educational matters, including: state standards; state policies, including those governing special, academic, vocational, charter and other schools; state objectives; and state regulations proposed by the Mayor or the State Superintendent of Education....
Jul 26, 2011 · Patrick Mara, Monica Warren-Jones, Kamili Anderson, and Trayon White, all newly sworn-in members of the District of Columbia State Board of Education, completed three days of intensive training to help new board members become highly effective state education policymakers.
Jan 2, 2009 · The elected members of the DC State Board of Education were sworn in today at a ceremony held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. The all-elected State Board will represent the District’s eight wards and include one elected at-large member.
May 16, 2024 · The SEL standards were developed over three years and included significant feedback from the public, including DC educators, students, and community members. The standards were published following a unanimous vote of support from the State Board of Education on Wednesday, May 15, 2024.
