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Supporting Students amid Political Events:Tips for Families and Educators

Parents, caregivers, and educators have a critical responsibility to help children and youth feel safe and secure and to help them learn how to...

Inova Employee Assistance for DCPS Employees

If you're having personal or employment concerns that require professional guidance, your first step should be contacting Inova Employee Assistance. By doing so, you'll...

World Mental Health Day T-Shirt Design Contest for ‘Minds Matter’ Clubs

Calling All DCPS Youth Mental Health Ambassadors! October 10 is World Mental Health Day! To commemorate World Mental Health Day, the DCPS School Mental Health Team...

September is Suicide Prevention Month: Understanding the Signs and Seeking Help

September is an important month for raising awareness about suicide prevention. While it is a difficult topic to discuss, it is crucial that we...

Tips on Managing Stress as Parents

Being a parent is one of the most rewarding experiences in the world, but it also comes with its fair share of stressors. With...

Mastering Organization: Tips to Help You Stay on Top of Your Game

No matter how old you are, learning how to stay organized is one of the most important life skills to master. With all the...

Dairy in school meals is critical to children’s health

(BPT) - School meals are a lifeline for many children who face hunger. Nearly 30 million children rely on school meals every day. Also,...

Understanding Early Literacy Screening at DCPS

For parents with young readers at home, this informative video by Dr. Helen Behr provides insights into the literacy screening process for kindergarteners and...

DC Public Schools Summer Reading Adventure

This summer, we invite all students to embark on an exciting literary journey with the DCPS Summer Reading 2024 program! By dedicating just 24...

DCPS LGBTQ Family Resource Guide

DCPS is working to make our schools safe and inclusive for our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) students, staff, and families. Research...

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