🚨 7 Days to Go: Countdown to #GivingTuesday! ⏳ The excitement is building — we’re just one week away from GivingTuesday! This year, we’re thrilled to continue supporting the Beyond the Bell Initiative, a program that empowers DCPS middle schoolers to thrive both in and outside

We are thrilled to celebrate SodexoMagic incredible donation to Standing Ovation. This commitment will not only make a lasting impact on DCPS but also amplify the vibrant community of Washington, D.C. Their generosity is a game-changer, helping recognize highly esteemed

🍂 Happy Thanksgiving from the DC Ed Fund! 🍂 This Thanksgiving, we are filled with gratitude for the incredible support from our community — from donors, partners, volunteers, and advocates who believe in the power of education to transform lives. Thanks to you, we continue to

15 Years, 15 Stories 💫 As we prepare for the upcoming Standing Ovation celebration in January, we’re excited to introduce you to four extraordinary former award winners who have made lasting contributions to DCPS: Anita Berger 🌟: A passionate advocate for students, Anita has

Shoutout to our very own Board Chair, Mark Ein and Sally Ein! 🎉 The support of the Mark & Sally Ein Foundation helps us celebrate the extraordinary educators who make a lasting impact on our students and community. Together, we’re honoring excellence in education! 🙌

🎉 Congrats to J.O. Wilson Elementary for winning the Standing Ovation School Improvement Award! 📚 They achieved impressive academic growth, reduced absenteeism, and fostered a thriving school culture. 💙 #StandingOvationDCPS #SchoolImprovement J.O. Wilson ES

🎉 Excited to honor Dr. Jasmine Brann, Ed.D., our Outstanding School Leader of the Year! From renaming her school to Shirley Chisholm ES to launching DCPS’s 1st bilingual arts program, Dr. Brann’s visionary leadership is transforming education. Congratulations! 🌟 #EquityInEducation

🌟 Meet our School Leader Excellence Award Winners! 🌟 🎓 Dr. Melody Andrews, Ed.D – AP at Sousa MS ✨ Sean Bellamy – AP at J.O. Wilson ES 📚 Sah Brown – Principal, Jackson-Reed HS 📊 Ramona Hutchins – AP, Ida B. Wells MS These leaders are transforming schools and communities. 🎉

🎉 Congrats to Liana Castro, Outstanding School Staff Member of the Year from MacFarland MS! A DCPS alum & Bilingual School Counselor, Liana inspires through her care, creativity, & leadership👏 #EdExcellence

🌟 Honoring our School Staff Excellence Award Winners! 🎓 Deidra Burton, Beers ES 🌟 Vernard Howard, Duke Ellington ✨ Mario Jones, Hyde-Addison ES 📘 Dr. Denise Daniels, Bard HS Thank you for your dedication to students and schools! 🎉 #DCPS #ExcellenceInEducation #Leadership

🌟 Congratulations to Helen Tzow, Director of the Office of Schools on being our Outstanding Central Services Leader of the Year! Improving school operations and fostering equity and belonging. Congratulations, Helen! 🎉 #EducationLeadership #EquityInEducation

🎉 Celebrating DCPS Central Services Excellence! ✨ Dr. Tynika Young Aleibar: Championing leadership equity ✨ Nigel Jackson: Leading mental health supoort ✨ Samantha Nussbaum: Revolutionizing equitable staffing ✨ Katie Williams: Delivering $13M+ in school resources Congrats!

🌟 Honoring Kerel Thompson, Outstanding Educator of the Year! 🌟 STEM Coordinator at WhittierES STEM, Kerel inspires curiosity & creativity ✅ Led DC's only 2022 Green Ribbon School ✅Finalist for 2024 Presidential STEM Award ✅ Launched 2 STEM programs impacting 1,000+ students

A huge thanks to Lorenzo Hall & WUSA9 for highlighting DCPS educators through the #StandingOvationDC Awards! 🎉 For 15 years, we've celebrated the passion & impact of DC teachers & staff. Grateful for this spotlight on their incredible work! wusa9.com/article/news/l…

"Knowing that the kids are excited to be here is my biggest why." Teach where it matters most. DCPS Teacher applications for School Year 2025-2026 are now open at joindcps.dc.gov.