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State Board of Education

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Call the Office of the Ombudsman at 202.741.0886

How to Reach the Ombudsman

Reach out to the DC Office of the Ombudsman for Public Education at [email protected] or call (202) 741-0886 with any thoughts, concerns or ideas.

Connect with the Office of the Student Advocate

Office of the Student Advocate supports students, parents, and families in their advocacy through parent education, one-on-one coaching, resource supports, and trainings in order to amplify the voices of families.

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Read the SY2020–21 Student Advisory Committee's Report

Read the SY2020–21 Student Advisory Committee's annual report, which covers topics such as distance learning, mental health, in-person learning, safe passage, inequities in funding, and recruiting for the SAC/Student Representative positions.

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Social Studies Standards Revision

The State Board, in partnership with the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE), has begun its review and update of the District’s social studies standards.

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Get to Know Your State Board Members

There are nine members on the DC State Board of Education who are elected by voters within the District. Board members’ terms are four years and are staggered so no more than five board members are selected in any one election.

Latest SBOE Resolutions

The State Board is responsible for approving state-level regulations, including state academic standards and District high school graduation requirements. An independent agency, the SBOE advises OSSE on all educational matters.

Learn About the All-Teacher Survey

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In January 2021 the State Board surveyed over 1,000 public-school teachers in an effort to understand their thoughts & experiences during virtual learning.

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Upcoming Events

Aug 18 2021 - 17:30

Public Meeting

Aug 19 2021 - 16:30

Assessment and Accountability Committee Meeting

Aug 20 2021 - 10:00

Advocacy and Outreach Committee Meeting

Latest

Jul 13 2021

State Board Submits Statewide Data Warehouse Amendment Act of 2021

Washington, DC—The DC State Board of Education (SBOE) supports the reintroduction of the Statewide...

Jul 9 2021

State Board Explores Homeschooling in the District

Washington, DC—The D.C. State Board of Education (SBOE) will hold its monthly public meeting on...

Jul 2 2021

OSSE Presents State Board Draft Regulations for Education Preparation Program

Washington, D.C.—The D.C. State Board of Education (SBOE) will hold its monthly working session on...

Jun 11 2021

State Board Explores New Accountability Measures for STAR Framework

Washington, DC—The D.C. State Board of Education (SBOE) will hold its monthly public meeting on...

May 27 2021

State Board Looks Into ESSER-ARP State Plan

Washington, DC—The D.C. State Board of Education (SBOE) will hold its monthly working session on...

Jul 31 2019

The Takeaway | SBOE Education Updates

The Takeaway | SBOE Education Updates, July 31, 2019

Jun 27 2019

The Takeaway | SBOE Education Updates

The Takeaway | SBOE Education Updates, June 27, 2019

May 31 2019

The Takeaway | SBOE Education Updates

The Takeaway | SBOE Education Updates, May 30, 2019

Apr 30 2019

The Takeaway | SBOE Education Updates

The Takeaway | SBOE Education Updates, April 30, 2019

Mar 28 2019

The Takeaway | SBOE Education Updates

The Takeaway | SBOE Education Updates, March 28, 2019

Jun 8 2021

FY2022 Budget Oversight Testimony

FY2022 Budget Oversight Testimony for the State Board of Education, Office of the Ombudsman for...

Mar 10 2021

FY2020 Performance Oversight Testimony

FY2020 Performance Oversight Testimony for the State Board of Education, Office of the...

Jan 29 2020

FY2019 Performance Oversight Testimony

Feb 12 2019

FY2018 Performance Oversight Testimony

Mar 29 2018

FY2019 Budget Hearing Testimony

FY2019 Budget Hearing

Jul 19 2021

SBOE Letter to Chairman Mendelson on Budget Priorities

Jul 7 2021

SBOE Letter to Chairman Mendelson and Members of the Council on Safe Passage Funding

Jun 28 2021

SBOE Letter to the Honorable Glenn Grothman

Apr 1 2021

SBOE Comment Letter on OSSE Assessment and Accountability Waiver

Mar 19 2021

SBOE D.C. Statehood Letter to Chairwoman Maloney

SBOE D.C. Statehood Letter to Chairwoman Maloney.

Apr 8 2021

Statement of Solidarity with the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Community

In light of the dramatic rise in anti-Asian violence within the past year, the D.C. State Board of...

Jun 2 2020

Statement on Local and National Response to Killings of Black Americans

We are deeply saddened and sickened by the killing of George Floyd and the unacceptable loss of...

Apr 16 2018

Statement from SBOE President on Residency Fraud

Jan 29 2018

Statement from SBOE President on the Final Alvarez & Marsal Report on DCPS Graduation & Attendance Outcomes

Statement from SBOE President on the Final Alvarez & Marsal Report on DCPS Graduation &...

Dec 21 2017

Statement from SBOE President on Graduation Investigation

Learn more about the State Board of Education

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Learn more about the work of the State Board of Education and its sister Offices.

State Board of Education

Office Hours
Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5:30 pm

Connect With Us
One Judiciary Square
441 4th Street, NW, 530S, Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 741-0888
Fax: (202) 741-0879
TTY: 711
Email: [email protected]