DC State Board Of Education

Rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors: We want your help shaping DC schools! Apply for the State Board's 2026-27 Student Advisory Committee.
Apply by 11:59 pm on June 21: http://bit.ly/SACMember.

On , we commemorate the day in history the last enslaved people in the United States were freed. This day, celebrate the cause of freedom and honor those whose tremendous works have pushed this country to be a better, more just union.

Last night, we bid farewell to our extraordinary ‘25-26 senior student representatives, who sat for the last public meeting of their term. Over the course of their terms, each was prolific, dedicated and inspired in their service. Their representation of the students of Washington DC could not be more highly commended, and we couldn’t be more proud. Join us in wishing them well as they continue on this beautiful journey we call life.
▪️Perry Pixely Chamberlain - Vanderbilt University, Class of 2030
▪️Nyla Dinkins - Spelman College, Class of 2030
▪️Issa Ouarid - The New School, Class of 2030
▪️Sitara Mazumdar - Harvard University, Class of 2030

The State Board is continuing its review of proposed updates to D.C.'s graduation requirements. Listening to student voice is an important part of our process.

Recent graduates shared thoughtful feedback on how grad requirements can be modified to best suit student needs:

D.C. High School Graduation Requirements Could Be Getting an Update. Here’s What Our Recent Graduates Want Us to Know Summary Recent D.C. graduates said high school readiness should mean more than academics, with financial literacy standing out as one of the most urgent gaps students believe schools should address…

Join us tonight at 5:30 for our last public hearing before breaking until August.

📍In person: 441 4th St NW.
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We're exploring the District's top education priorities on our policy blog, The State Board Slate.

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The State Board Slate The State Board Slate is the official blog of the DC State Board of Education. Here, we explore the District’s most important education priorities and the policies that can drive meaningful, positive outcomes for learners. We invite you to be our partner in these vital conversations. Help us be yo...