Updates
#RecoverStrong and Social Emotional Learning
From the ChancellorFor the past year, we have navigated learning in the age of COVID-19 together, and as we turn the page on what’s next, DC Public Schools is centering our recovery work around what’s the most critical: that every student feels loved, challenged, and prepared to positively influence society and thrive in life.
#RecoverStrong This Summer
From the ChancellorThis post is an email sent by Chancellor Ferebee to the DCPS community on March 5, 2021. Esta carta está disponible en español a continuación. Dear DCPS Community, Last month we announced how DC Public Schools plans to target our federal stimulus dollars to fund initiatives that address the academic and social emotional learning impacts Read more
Enhancing Student Learning through Virtual Instruction this Year
From the ChancellorThere are many lessons learned from virtual instruction that we will use to advance student outcomes next school year and beyond.
Emotional Wellness for Students and Families
From the ChancellorThis post is an email sent by Chancellor Ferebee to the DCPS community on February 11, 2021. Esta carta está disponible en español a continuación. Dear DCPS Community, Last week, we shared some of the excitement students, families, and staff experienced as all schools across DCPS opened for in-person learning. We continue to be inspired by the great work happening in our schools to Read more
DC Public Schools Are Open
From the ChancellorThis week, the familiar sound of laughter, joy, and classroom instruction filled schools as we welcomed students and staff into school buildings for in-person learning programming across all grades.
Important Update from DC Public Schools
From the ChancellorWe know our students are ready, we know our buildings are ready, and we know our staff is ready.
An open letter to our community
From the ChancellorTogether, with educators and families, we made a concentrated effort over the past 10 months to maximize learning opportunities for students both at home and in school. Throughout all of this we had a clear goal in mind: to safely reopen school buildings and welcome students and staff back to the classroom.
Investing in a Safe Reopening of School
From the ChancellorThis post is an email sent by Chancellor Ferebee to the DCPS community on January 22, 2021. Esta carta está disponible en español a continuación. Dear DCPS Community, This school year, under the leadership of Mayor Bowser, DC Public Schools made significant strategic investments to support a safe reopening of our schools and enhance virtual Read more
#ReopenStrong Community Corps Spotlight: Stanton Elementary School
SpotlightsWritten by Harold McCray, Principal Who participated in your Reopen Community Corps and what was the planning process like? In the Reopen Community Corps we had various stakeholders participate and share their ideas and perspectives. This included Early Childhood, Primary and Intermediate teachers. Additionally, we added a Special Education teacher, parents, community member, WTU Rep, Read more
#ReopenStrong – A Commitment to Health & Safety
From the ChancellorYour school’s reopening plan is unique and designed to meet the needs of your school community. Families helped determine what Term 3 learning looks like for their students.
