#DC is building on what works.📈 After years of progress in reading, DC schools are applying those lessons to a new challenge: strengthening math instruction. With targeted tutoring, stronger teacher support, and strategic investments, the District is laying the groundwork for continued academic growth. Read more from Jim Kline at @The74 on DC’s blueprint for math progress: the74million.org/article/in-… #DCStudentsSucceed

Your next school search starts here! 📚 EdFEST 2026 is coming up, giving #DC families the opportunity to connect with schools, explore their options, and get ready for the 2027-28 My School DC lottery. 📅 December 5: Grades 9 - 12 📅 December 12: PK3 - Grade 8 ⏰ 10:00 - 2:00 PM both days Mark your calendars and check out @MySchoolDC for registration details! #DCStudentsSucceed #EDFEST26

As technology continues to reshape education, one priority must remain clear: putting students first. At the @councilofdc's “Technology in Schools” Hearing, @noahdougherty of @DC_Charters emphasized the importance of balancing innovation with student safety, privacy, and well-being. From listening to educators and families to preparing students for a future shaped by AI, his testimony reinforced the need for thoughtful, responsible approaches to technology that reflect the needs of every school community. The decisions made today will shape how #DC students learn for years to come. #DCStudentsSucceed

Big conversations about the future of #DC schools are happening this month. From technology in classrooms to career and technical education, the @councilofdc October oversight hearings will focus on issues shaping students' learning experiences and future opportunities. Public witness testimony is an opportunity to bring the voices of DC families, educators, and communities directly into those conversations. Mark your calendars and join the discussion! #DCStudentsSucceed

10 years of moving DC education forward! 🎉 Congratulations to @edforwarddc on a decade of investing in #DC students, schools, educators, and the organizations working alongside them. We’re proud to be coalition partners and even prouder to celebrate this milestone together. Here’s to the impact already made and everything still ahead for DC students!

Behind every strong school community is leadership that keeps students at the center. This National Principal Awareness Month, we’re celebrating #DC principals for the countless ways they lead, listen, problem-solve, and create opportunities for students and educators every single day. Here’s to the leaders helping #DCStudentsSucceed.👏

#DC isn’t just recovering. It’s showing what recovery can look like. From leading the nation in post-pandemic Math and Reading growth to building on years of academic progress, D.C. students are proving that declining achievement is not inevitable. As CEO of Accelerate, Kevin Huffman, highlights, that progress didn’t happen overnight. And it’s worth building on. Read more from @washingtonpost: washingtonpost.com/opinions/… #DCStudentsSucceed

#DC students are taking center field. 🏈 A $1 million investment from @Gatorade is helping expand Girls’ Flag Football across DC schools giving more students the chance to compete, build confidence, develop leadership skills, and find their voice. For Taniyah Vincent, a junior and quarterback at @IDEA_PCS, that opportunity is already making an impact. An investment in the game is an investment in the girls who will lead beyond it. Read more from @NewsWtop: wtop.com/youth-sports/2026/0… #DCStudentsSucceed

🚨 Tomorrow! Ward 4 families, educators, and neighbors are invited to make their voices heard. Join @DCSBOE Ward 4 Representative Dr. T. Michelle Colson for a community listening session focused on school safety, accountability, and college and workforce readiness. 📍 @ELHaynesPCS Kansas Ave Campus 🗓️ Thursday, 9/24 | 6-8 PM Come share your perspective and help shape next steps for Ward 4 schools. Register here: forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/…

Strong schools require strong investments - and a clear understanding of how those investments reach students. As #DC continues investing in public education, keeping equity at the center means making sure every student has the resources they need to learn, grow, and succeed. #DCStudentsSucceed