Mayor Bowser to Welcome DCPS Educators Back to the New School Year

(Washington, DC) - On Monday, August 19 at 11 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser and DC Public Schools (DCPS) Chancellor Dr. Lewis D. Ferebee will join educators at Deal Middle School to celebrate the new school year. The rally will kick off a week-long professional development series ahead of School Year 2024-2025, which begins for students in K-12 on Monday, August 26. During the event, Mayor Bowser and education leaders will acknowledge the tireless efforts of the District's educators and recognize the important role they play in supporting young people.

Pre-service professional learning days are intended to provide educators with the core curricular, instructional, and procedural knowledge they need to ensure a strong start to the school year.

To find resources and information about immunization requirements, after-school programs, transportation options, and more, families can access the 2024 Back to School Guide at backtoschool.dc.gov.

When:
Monday, August 19 at 11 am.

Who:
Mayor Muriel Bowser
Councilmember Matthew Frumin, Ward 3
Paul Kihn, Deputy Mayor for Education
Dr. Lewis D. Ferebee, Chancellor, DCPS
Deidre Neal, Principal, Deal Middle School

Where:
Deal Middle School
3815 Fort Drive NW
*Closest Bus Routes: M4, 33*
*Closest Bikeshare: Fessenden Ave & Wisconsin NW*
*Closest Metro Station: Tenleytown-AU*

Press interested in attending the events are asked to RSVP to [email protected].

The DC Office of Cable Television, Film, Music, and Entertainment will provide a live feed of this event. To view the event, visit mayor.dc.gov/live, tune in on Channel 16 (DCN), or watch on Mayor Bowser's Facebook or X.

Mayor Bowser X: @MayorBowser
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Mayor Bowser Facebook: facebook.com/MayorMurielBowser
Mayor Bowser YouTube: https://www.bit.ly/eomvideos

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