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Get to Know Your State Board Members
 

There are nine members on the DC State Board of Education who are elected by voters within the District. Board members’ terms are four years and are staggered so no more than five board members are selected in any one election.

 

 

 

 

Connect with the Office of the Student Advocate
 

Office of the Student Advocate supports students, parents, and families in their advocacy through parent education, one-on-one coaching, resource supports, and trainings in order to amplify the voices of families.

 

 

 

 

How to Reach the Ombudsman
 

Reach out to the DC Office of the Ombudsman for Public Education at [email protected] or call (202) 741-0886 with any thoughts, concerns or ideas.

 

 

 

 

Latest SBOE Votes
 

The State Board is responsible for approving state-level regulations, including state academic standards and District high school graduation requirements. An independent agency, the SBOE advises OSSE on all educational matters.

 

 

 

 

Teacher Retention
 

SBOE has worked diligently over the last year to better understand teacher attrition or turnover and its implications for District students and schools.

 

 

 

 

Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
 

The ESSA advisory task force submitted recommendations to the State Board in June 2019. Check out the latest updates on next steps here!

 

 

 

Content retrieved from: https://sboe.dc.gov/.