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Official Twitter Account of the DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE).
- Please join us in welcoming Dr. Christina Grant as Acting State Superintendent of Education!
- Help us #SaveDCTAG. Funding for DCTAG has been completely eliminated from the President’s budget proposal. Stand with us as we urge Congress to fund our students’ college educations. Sign the petition at savedctag.dc.gov. Spread the word!
- Congratulations to Alejandro Diasgranados @ThatDCTeacher for being named the 2021 DC Teacher of the Year! “Mr. Dias” is a superstar 4th/5th grade teacher @AitonES where he ignites a passion for learning in his students and unifies the school community. @CCSSO @dcpublicschools
- We're excited to share that @MayorBowser has appointed Dr. Christina Grant to serve as DC’s new Superintendent of Education. Dr. Grant, a seasoned leader with extensive education system experience, will step into the role on June 21.
- Congrats to DC Teacher of the Year and National Teacher of the Year Finalist Alejandro Diasgranados @ThatDCTeacher who was surprised on @DrewBarrymoreTV with a national award and $50,000! ow.ly/5NLc50EdvSd
- Congratulations to the 2019 DC Teacher of the Year, Ms. Kelly Harper, who is one of four excellent educators in the running for National Teacher of the Year. Good luck Ms. Harper! Read the press release here: bit.ly/2019DCTeachero… @dctoy2019 @AmidonBowen @dcpublicschools
- Congratulations to Shelina Warren for being named a 2021 DC Teacher of the Year runner up! Ms. Warren is a social studies teacher and Director of the Law & Public Policy Academy @DunbarHighDC, where she inspires students to be social justice warriors. @shelinawarren
- Welcome back to the classroom! It’s where students thrive. That’s why DC schools have prepared for safe, in-person learning. We are back-to-school ready. Get more info at backtoschool.dc.gov.
- Check it out! Raw & unfiltered emotion: @CapitalCityPCS science teacher Justin Lopez-Cardoze being named our 2020 DC Teacher of the Year in a surprise announcement today by @MayorBowser, joined by Lopez-Cardoze’s students, colleagues, parents & spouse! Congrats!
00:00 - Congratulations, Beth Barkley, the 2024 DC Teacher of the Year! Beth is a dedicated English teacher in the International Academy at @CardozoEC. Beth also teaches a Human Rights & Social Action elective. Congratulations to Beth and the entire @CardozoEC community!
- Congratulations Jazzmyne Townsend- the 2025 DC Teacher of the Year! Jazzmyne is an Instructional Coach supporting K-5 ELA by teaching students & supporting teachers at Stanton Elementary School. Thank you for creating an environment that is joyful and inclusive for all learners.
- DC is back in session! With more than 96,000 students walking , biking and busing their way to schools across the city, remember to take it slow!
- The U.S. Department of Education has officially granted DC a one-year waiver from statewide assessment requirements under ESSA. Read USED’s approval letter: bit.ly/OSSEwaiver
