The Office of the Deputy Mayor for Education (DME) is responsible for developing and implementing the Mayor's vision for academic excellence and supporting the education-related District Government agencies in creating and maintaining a high quality education continuum from birth to 24 (from early childhood to K-12 to post-secondary and the workforce).

Summary of Services

The functions of the DME include overseeing a District-wide education strategy, managing interagency and cross-sector coordination targeted at supporting students and schools, and providing oversight and/or support for the following education agencies: Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE), D.C. Public Schools (DCPS), Public Charter School Board (PCSB), University of the District of Columbia (UDC), and D.C. Public Library (DCPL).