LIVE: Mayor Bowser Celebrates First Day of School at Miner Elementary School x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Day 1✅ Thanks to everyone who made the 1st day of school a success! 👩‍🏫 DC Public Schools & DC public charter school teachers, staff, & administrators for welcoming students back with smiles, hugs, & high fives 🚌 OSSE & Metro Forward for getting our kids to and from school safely

🏫 DC Department of General Services for modernizing and maintaining our facilities and ensuring students can thrive in world-class schools 🚸 DDOT DC crossing guards for helping our kids navigate DC streets safely 🙌 98,000+ students and families making us #DCProud this year!

When our young people start strong—they stay #DCPSStrong 💪🏿 Can’t wait for our youngest learners to thrive in the Miner Elementary Early Childhood Education Center’s new outdoor play area & classroom spaces 🛝 Thanks to the Bears for a perfect kickoff to the school year 🐻

A Code Orange air quality alert (Ozone) has been issued for DC Tues, 8/27 & Wed, 8/28.   This means air quality is unhealthy for sensitive groups. Older adults, children, pregnant women & those w/respiratory illnesses should limit outdoor exercise. Visit airnow.gov

Data wonks rejoice! We’ve updated EdScape, the comprehensive set of interactive visualizations and downloadable datasets about our public education system. Learn more and explore → edscape.dc.gov

I’m proud to be the Mayor of a city with free Pre-K3 and 4. We will continue to expand early learning across all 8 wards of Washington, DC. We can't wait to welcome back our DCPS Pre-K students this week!

A Heat Emergency will be activated on Wednesday, Aug 28.🚨 Remember: Stay hydrated, limit sun exposure, and check on seniors, neighbors, and pets. If you see someone in need, contact: 📞Shelter Hotline: 202-399-7093 or 311 📞911 for an immediate safety risk

DCPS Families: Due to the Heat Emergency starting at noon, all outdoor activities, including recess, PE classes, athletic practices, and school-specific outdoor field trips or events, are canceled for today, Wednesday, August 28. Thank you for your understanding.

As students across DC return to school routines, we want to remind families of all of the exciting programs our city has to offer. From mentoring and tutoring to sports and internships, there's something for every student and every family's needs ⬇️

#DGSDelivers—We're excited to announce the completion of the $60.5 million modernization of the Garfield ES! This project transformed 70,300 sqft into a vibrant, sustainable learning environment for 363 students.🎒

In DC, we're committed to starting every child strong – and free, high-quality pre-K is a big part of how we do it. Today, we celebrate the beginning of an incredible school journey for our youngest learners!

Another ✨beautiful✨ modernization to start our students off #DCPSStrong! This morning, Chancellor Ferebee, DC Deputy Mayor for Education, OSSE, and DC Department of General Services were in the great Ward 8 to cut the ribbon with the Garfield Elementary School community. 🎀✂️

Celebrate the new school year at the DCPS Back to School Block party! 🎉 Families can enjoy free food, activities for all ages, resources, performances, and more. 🗓️Saturday, September 14 ⏰11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 📍Jefferson Middle School Academy ➡️bit.ly/DCPSBlockParty…

At Afterschool in the City, discover opportunities that keep students safe, engaged, and excited about learning beyond the classroom. From gardening to soccer, there's a program that will spark your student's passion and fit your family’s needs. ➡️tinyurl.com/AITC2024

We're not ready to see summer end ... So we're keeping the feeling going through Sunday, September 22! 🏊🩳🩱2 OUTDOOR POOLS remain open: Oxon Run Pool Hearst Pool 10 am - 6 pm (6 days a week) 💦💧⛲️ And all DPR SPRAY PARKS throughout DC will be open 10 am - 6 pm until 9/22!

OSSE and Education Forward DC are thrilled to announce the School Climate Enhancement Microgrant awardees! These microgrants will support 19 schools to understand, utilize and respond to recent school culture and climate results. Learn more ➡️ ow.ly/9z1J50TeCX5

DME is looking to hire our next Chief of Staff! Do you have a demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage complex projects? Are you passionate about K-12 education and workforce development? Interested applicants can learn more and apply here: bit.ly/4fIA3QI

Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser awarded over $25 million in grants to support 125 organizations offering out-of-school time programs at free or low-cost. Learn more about the available programs tomorrow at Afterschool in the City! 🗓️Tomorrow ⏰11AM – 2PM 📍 Deanwood Community Center