Updates

With gratitude from DCPS

From the Chancellor

This year has been unlike any other. Your dedication, resourcefulness, creativity, and joy remain steadfast. Thank you for your service to DC Public Schools; we appreciate all that you do.

Changes to School Reopening Plans

From the Chancellor

This post is an email sent by Chancellor Ferebee to the DCPS community on November 2, 2020. Esta carta está disponible en español a continuación. Dear DCPS Community, DC Public Schools has a responsibility to provide every student with an equitable, rigorous, and joyful education — no matter if they are learning at home or Read more

DCPS will #ReopenStrong for Term 2

Updates

After more than 200 days of adapting to new routines in our daily lives and taking seriously the collective effort to defeat this virus, we are happy to share some good news: DC Public Schools plans to reopen elementary schools at the start of Term 2 on November 9.

#ReopenStrong: Redesign in a Virtual Setting

From the Chancellor

Across the district, students, families, and educators are adjusting to learning at home.

#ReopenStrong: Welcome Back to Learning

From the Chancellor

The start to every school year presents new opportunities and challenges, and we are grateful to our entire school community for your patience as we adjust to all-virtual instruction this fall.

Tech Tips for Learning at Home

Updates

From using a new computer to becoming familiar with Canvas, we recognize families have questions as the school year begins. Technical assistance is just a click or call away!  Visit backtoschool.dc.gov to get answers to common questions such as how to reset a student’s password and review user guides for DCPS devices. We will continue Read more

#ReopenStrong – Important Updates

From the Chancellor

Below are important updates for families for SY20-21 on topics like grading and attendance.

Technology Tips for Learning at Home

Updates

DCPS is investing nearly $17 million in technology for learning at home this fall and commits to providing a device for any student who needs one.