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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.

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.

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.

Latest SBOE Votes

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.

Teacher Retention

SBOE has worked diligently over the last year to better understand teacher attrition or turnover and its implications for District students and schools.

Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

The ESSA advisory task force submitted recommendations to the State Board in June 2019. Check out the latest updates on next steps here!

SBOE Meeting Updates

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Latest

Jan 13 2020

State Board Continues to Look Into Reading Education

Highlights the Importance of Reading in Early Grades

Dec 13 2019

State Board to Discuss Reading Strategies and Homelessness Supports in District Schools

State Board to hear from two expert panels in final meeting of 2019

Dec 3 2019

Updated DC School Report Card Released

State Board to discuss new STAR ratings.

Aug 29 2019

State Board to Hear Update from OSSE on D.C. Science Assessment

Will discuss Student Advisory Committee and ESSA Task Force recommendations.

Aug 20 2019

SBOE Recognizes District Schools for Growth on PARCC Scores

Scores show achievement gaps persist across the District.

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

Feb 12 2019

FY2018 Performance Oversight Testimony

Nov 16 2018

Personalized Learning Plans Letter to DC Auditor

Nov 3 2016

SBOE ESSA Committee Response to OSSE Strawman

May 8 2015

Challenges Associated With Implementation of the District of Columbia’s New Compulsory Attendance Laws and Recommendations for Addressing Them

Challenges Associated with Implementation of the District of Columbia’s New Compulsory...

Apr 1 2015

Challenges Associated with Implementation of the District of Columbia’s New Compulsory Attendance Laws and Recommendations for Addressing Them

Challenges Associated with Implementation of the District of Columbia’s New Compulsory...

Mar 18 2015

Recommendations on the Elementary and Secondary Education Act Waiver Renewal and Subsequent Amendments

On March 18, 2015, the State Board adopted the report, "Recommendations on the Elementary and...

Mar 28 2019

SBOE Policy Fellow Job Description

Policy Fellow Job Description

Sep 18 2018

SBOE Letter to Mayor Bowser on DCPS Chancellor Selection

Aug 10 2018

A Letter from the Ombudsman - Joyanna Smith

Apr 16 2018

Statement from SBOE President on Residency Fraud

Mar 29 2018

FY2019 Budget Hearing

Feb 15 2018

Fiscal Year 2017 Performance Oversight Hearing

State Accountability

Find information on the State Accountability Plan

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]