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DC Entered Phase Two of Reopening on June 22. View the Guidance.

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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.

Cover of the teacher attrition survey report. It is an image of a pair of glasses over an open book with the text reading "DC Teacher Attrition Survey February 2020"

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. Learn more about the results from the 2020 D.C. Teacher Attrition Survey here.

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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.

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 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.

Photo of the ESSA Task Force. It is a group of over twenty people.

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

View meeting information here

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Upcoming Events

Oct 2 2020 - 10:00

Well-Rounded Education Committee Meeting

Oct 5 2020 - 16:30

Student Advisory Committee

Oct 7 2020 - 17:00

SBOE Monthly Working Session

Latest

Sep 14 2020

State Board Focuses on Improving Student Voice

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

Sep 4 2020

Social Studies Standards Advisory Committee Hosts Panel of Social Studies Experts

Washington, DC—The DC State Board of Education’s Social Studies Standards Advisory Committee (SSSAC...

Aug 28 2020

State Board Reviews Teacher Workforce as Schools Reopen

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

Jul 31 2020

State Board of Education Reviews Updated Guidance for Reopening District Schools

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

Jul 15 2020

State Board of Education Provides Items for Consideration on Reopening Schools

Washington, DC—The DC State Board of Education (SBOE) has released a

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

Jan 29 2020

FY2019 Performance Oversight Testimony

Feb 12 2019

FY2018 Performance Oversight Testimony

Feb 28 2020

SBOE Letter on Coronavirus Preparation

2-28-20 SBOE Letter on Coronavirus Preparation

Jan 18 2020

DCSBOE letter to DCPS - Washington Met Closure

Letter from the State Board of Education to D.C. Public Schools opposing the closure of Washington...

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...

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

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