For Immediate Release
Contact: Jesse B Rauch, Executive Director, 202.741.0884
DC STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO DISCUSS FEDERAL EVALUATIONS OF THE DISTRICT’S ESEA WAIVER AND RACE TO THE TOP GRANT
Washington, DC – The District of Columbia State Board of Education (State Board) will hold a working session to review issues coming before the State Board. The following issues will be covered at this meeting:
- Feeder Patters and Boundary Revision Briefing (DME Presentation): The Office of the Deputy Mayor for Education will brief the State Board on the ongoing student assignment and school boundaries review process.
- ESEA Waiver Part B Monitoring Report and Report Cards Update (OSSE Presentation): The State Board will ask questions about OSSE's plans to amend the ESEA Waiver and update the District's State and LEA Report Cards.
- Race to the Top’s Year 3 Report Update (OSSE Presentation): The State Board will ask questions about ongoing implementation of the Race to the Top grant.
- Graduation Requirements: The State Board will discuss next steps in approving revised graduation requirements.
A portion of the meeting may be closed for the State Board to consult with their legal counsel.
The working session will be held on Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at 4:30pm at 441 4th Street NW, Room 842.
While working sessions are open to the public, individuals and representatives of organizations are not permitted to speak or participate during the working session. However, individuals and representatives of organizations may submit written testimony for consideration by the Board. Written testimony may be submitted by email at [email protected].
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