Today: July 18, 2026
DC students posted the largest test score gains since the pandemic in both ELA and math, but chronic absenteeism remains stuck at 40%.…
D.C. Schools Post Strongest Academic Recovery: Highest Gains in Math and Reading on 2024 NAEP Assessment The District of Columbia has posted the strongest academic recovery from the pandemic compared to similar states and districts, according to testimony presented before the DC…
The Prince George’s County Council is actively considering a ban on cell phone usage during school hours, a policy that has remained unchanged since the 1990s. Leading this initiative is Councilwoman Wanika Fisher. She expressed her hopes for the bill to gain…
Two DC public schools are among 365 schools across the country that have been announced as National Blue Ribbon Schools. The National Blue Ribbon Schools is the United States Department of Education’s award program honoring high-performing schools and schools that are making…
Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is calling on families to leverage the plethora of afterschool and out-of-school programs available to youths in the nation’s capital by attending the upcoming 2nd Annual Afterschool in the City resource fair. The fair is to be…
This Friday, August 23, Mayor Muriel Bowser will celebrate the new school year with families at the Fields at the Robert F. Kennedy campus (RFK). The Back-to-School Day will provide comprehensive resources for students and families preparing for the upcoming school year.…
The Bowser Administration kicked off the 2024-25 school year by hosting a Special Education conference for educators on August 15. Hundreds of school leaders gathered at the Kellogg Conference Hotel at Gallaudet University for this all-day event organized by the Office of…
With the DC Public Schools 2024-2025 school year beginning on August 26 for kindergarten through grade 12, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser has unveiled the 2024 Back-to-School Guide. The comprehensive resource provides families with essential information and support to ensure a smooth and…
As the back-to-school season approaches, parents everywhere are gearing up for the annual rush of preparations. From new clothes to school supplies, the list of necessities seems endless. However, some products stand out as particularly helpful in easing the transition from summer…
MIa Boykin Howard University College of Medicine is a part of a $600 million donation to four HBCU medical schools. Bloomberg Philanthropies, the group that provided the donation, hopes the money will address long-standing funding inequities and boost each institution’s ability to…
