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Washington, D.C. Celebrates Progress in Public Education Under Mayor Muriel Bowser

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Mayor Muriel Bowser and her education team will highlight the District's progress in public education, with a focus on increased student achievement, historic investments in schools, and a strong emphasis on providing opportunities for students. This comes on the heels of the announcement that student proficiency rates in English Language Arts/Literacy (ELA) and math have reached their highest levels since before the COVID-19 pandemic. The District is recognized as a national model for urban education, boasting the fastest-improving urban school system in the nation.

Key Takeaways:

  • Student proficiency rates in ELA and math have reached their highest levels since before the COVID-19 pandemic, with the ELA proficiency rate being the highest ever recorded in the District.
  • The District is the fastest-improving urban school system in the nation, a result of nearly two decades of sustained investments in educators, facilities, and supports for students and families.
  • Mayor Muriel Bowser and her education team will outline key priorities for the 2025-26 school year and beyond during the event.
  • The Mayor and her team will highlight progress across the District's public education landscape, including student achievement, historic investments in schools, and a strong focus on opportunity.
  • The event will provide a data-driven overview of the District's educational gains and outline key initiatives for the upcoming school year.
  • Families seeking resources for the new school year can access the 2025 Back to School Guide at backtoschool.dc.gov.
  • Dr. Antoinette Mitchell, State Superintendent of the Office of the State Superintendent of Education, will be joined by other key education officials, including Dr. Lewis D. Ferebee, Chancellor of DC Public Schools, and Dr. Michelle Walker-Davis, Executive Director of the Public Charter School Board.

Statistics:

  • Student proficiency rates:

+ ELA proficiency rate is the highest ever recorded in the District.

+ Math proficiency rate has reached its highest level since before the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • School system improvement:

+ The District is the fastest-improving urban school system in the nation.

  • Timeframe for sustained investments:

+ Nearly two decades of sustained investments in educators, facilities, and supports for students and families.

Sources:

  • "Mayor Muriel Bowser to Highlight Progress Across DC's Public Education Landscape, Share Vision for Continued Student Success"

Released by the office of the Mayor of Washington, D.C.

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