DC State Board of Ed

Recent D.C. graduates say preparation for life after high school should include more than coursework alone. In a recent panel, they shared why financial literacy, career exposure, and access to meaningful opportunities matter in helping students feel ... bit.ly/4rr5TG9

From policy analysts to Office Fellows, the SBOE team works behind the scenes to support the Board's mission. Get to know us in the 2025 Annual Report. Learn more: bit.ly/4aqmept

DC students deserve math pathways that match their futures. Should Algebra II → Calculus remain the only "advanced" option? Or should Statistics, Data Science, and Quantitative Reasoning also count? Learn more in our new blog: bit.ly/3IOjl6L

The State Board's biennial breakfast with D.C. Council strengthened ties on issues from teacher retention to graduation requirements. Vice President Williams shared a vision for ongoing thought partnership. Learn more: bit.ly/4aqmept

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 bes... bit.ly/4rr5TG9

Career and technical education offers a powerful pathway for success after high school. Class of 2019 grad Syamyia Beach is a prime example, launching her career in hospitality while studying at Ballou High's Academy of Hospitality and Tourism. Explor... bit.ly/4qamhui

On our policy blog, The State Board Slate, we explore DC's top education priorities. Join us for these vital conversations at bit.ly/4992Qes. ✍🏽 Subscribe: bit.ly/3V3stY4! 🎙️ Share with us: bit.ly/4gUHVPy #EducationLeadership #DCStateBoard

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What does it mean for students to be ready after high school? At a recent State Board panel, D.C. graduates reflected on their experiences and shared ideas for how graduation requirements can better support students in school and in life. Learn more: bit.ly/4rr5TG9

The State Board is reviewing proposed updates to D.C.'s high school graduation requirements. At our February public meeting, we spoke with recent D.C. graduates about their experiences in high school and their postsecondary transitions. What they had to... bit.ly/4rr5TG9

Recent D.C. graduates told us: They feel students need more than just academic preparation to be ready for life after high school. What exactly did they say could help? Learn more at The State Board Slate: bit.ly/4rr5TG9

In November, the State Board held its biennial legislative breakfast with the D.C. Council. The conversation covered strategic priorities, graduation requirements, teacher retention, and data sharing. Learn more: bit.ly/4aqmept

Your voice in public education. The State Board's nine elected members and four student representatives work year-round to advocate for D.C. students and families. See what we got up to in 2025: bit.ly/4aqmept

Restorative justice does not mean no consequences. Students who cause harm are asked take responsibility and repair relationships. Learn more: bit.ly/3XsEVRU

Back-to-school season brought State Board members and staff to libraries, playgrounds, and schoolyards across D.C. We handed out supplies, heard from families, and showed up where it matters. Learn more in our annual report: bit.ly/4aqmept

Advancing education policy means listening to the people closest to the work. In 2025, the State Board hosted 10 expert panels across topics that matter to D.C. families. Learn more: bit.ly/4aqmept

DC students deserve math pathways that match their futures. Should Algebra II → Calculus remain the only "advanced" option? Or should Statistics, Data Science, and Quantitative Reasoning also count? Learn more in our new blog: bit.ly/3IOjl6L

D.C. student reps went national in 2025. At NASBE 2025, our students co-led a session on meaningful engagement, and Dr. Fleischer was honored with an award for his dedicated work as SAC liaison. Learn more: bit.ly/4aqmept

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