As D.C. Public Schools students return to class on Aug. 25, Chancellor Lewis D. Ferebee outlines new initiatives to boost academic success, address chronic absenteeism, and modernize school facilities. In an interview with the AFRO, Ferebee highlighted gains since the pandemic, strategies to strengthen attendance, and DCPS’s approach to AI in classrooms, while reaffirming Mayor Muriel Bowser’s $180 million commitment to school modernization.
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Jazzmyne Townsend takes ‘D.C. Teacher of the Year’ title
Jazzmyne Townsend, a language arts instructional coach at Stanton Elementary School, has been named the 2025 D.C. Teacher of the Year and will represent the District on the Council of Chief State School Officers, advocating for the needs of her students.
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Mayor Bowser hosts back-to-school pep rally for D.C. educatorsÂ
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and D.C. Public Schools Chancellor Lewis D. Ferebee held a back-to-school pep rally for District educators, highlighting the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and the District’s efforts to increase educator pay.