@DMEforDC

Official X Account of the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Education and Deputy Mayor Paul Kihn

 Washington, DC
dme.dc.gov
Joined February 2012
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DC Deputy Mayor for Education retweeted
DC Public Library@dcplOct 21
October is bringing movie nights, pumpkin festivals, pumpkin painting, Halloween fun, bats in the District, and plenty more ways to get into the spirit. 🎃👻 Visit dclibrary.org to explore more events!
A Halloween-themed library event poster titled "It's Spooky Season! At Your Neighborhood Library." Lists "Family Events": October 22 – Palisades Pumpkin Festival at Palisades Library; October 27 – Pumpkin Painting & Decorating at Chevy Chase Library; October 28 – Trunk or Treat at Benning/Dorothy I. Height Library; October 29 – Outdoor Halloween Party at Georgetown Library; October 31 – Trick or Treat at Lamond-Riggs/Lillian J. Huff Library. Features a green monster hand and spiderwebs. DC Public Library logo included.

ALT A Halloween-themed library event poster titled "It's Spooky Season! At Your Neighborhood Library." Lists "Family Events": October 22 – Palisades Pumpkin Festival at Palisades Library; October 27 – Pumpkin Painting & Decorating at Chevy Chase Library; October 28 – Trunk or Treat at Benning/Dorothy I. Height Library; October 29 – Outdoor Halloween Party at Georgetown Library; October 31 – Trick or Treat at Lamond-Riggs/Lillian J. Huff Library. Features a green monster hand and spiderwebs. DC Public Library logo included.

A purple and orange poster titled "It's Spooky Season! At Your Neighborhood Library" lists adult events. Events include: "Tuesday Night Movies Halloween Edition" on October 17 at MLK Library; "Dark Alleys Book Club Reads Daphne by Josh Malerman" on October 22 at Cleveland Park Library; "All About Bats in the District" on October 26 at MLK Library; "District Horror Creatives Short Film Showcase" on October 31 at Northeast Library. Footer invites to find more events like movie screenings and craft workshops online. DC Public Library logos are present.

ALT A purple and orange poster titled "It's Spooky Season! At Your Neighborhood Library" lists adult events. Events include: "Tuesday Night Movies Halloween Edition" on October 17 at MLK Library; "Dark Alleys Book Club Reads Daphne by Josh Malerman" on October 22 at Cleveland Park Library; "All About Bats in the District" on October 26 at MLK Library; "District Horror Creatives Short Film Showcase" on October 31 at Northeast Library. Footer invites to find more events like movie screenings and craft workshops online. DC Public Library logos are present.

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DC Deputy Mayor for Education retweeted
Mayor Muriel Bowser
@MayorBowserOct 22
We're bringing a pumpkin patch, petting zoo, seasonal treats and more to the heart of Downtown DC at MLK Library. Another great free, family-friendly fall celebration in Washington, DC:
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DC Deputy Mayor for Education retweeted
DC Public Schools@dcpublicschoolsOct 22
📣 DCPS Families 📣 We want to ensure that our policies continue to support strong partnerships between schools & families. Please take a few minutes to share your feedback on DCPS' Title I resources and policies by November 30. Review & submit here 👉 bit.ly/DCPS_Title126
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DC Deputy Mayor for Education retweeted
Mayor Muriel Bowser
@MayorBowserOct 21
Check out this haunted Halloween event in Washington, DC tonight at MLK Library ↓
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The 2027 @usnews Best Elementary and Middle Schools rankings are out! Congrats to DC’s top-ranked schools: Elementary 🏫 DCPS: Hyde-Addison ES 🏫 Public charter: DC Bilingual PCS Middle 🏫 DCPS: Deal MS 🏫 Public charter: Washington Latin PCS
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DME is proud that DC families have strong public school options in every sector. Congratulations to all the schools on the list, and to the students, families, and educators behind these results. Thank you for showing up for DC students. #EveryDayCounts
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DC Deputy Mayor for Education retweeted
My School DC@MySchoolDCOct 19
The My School DC lottery doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Have questions about the process? Our team is here to help you navigate the lottery process and understand your next steps. 📞 Call the My School DC hotline at (202) 888-6336. We’re here to help every step of the way.
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DC Deputy Mayor for Education retweeted
DC Homeland Security & Emergency Management
@DC_HSEMAOct 16
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the District until 8:00 PM today, Friday, October 16. Heavy rain, hail and high winds are possible. Take time to prepare, including following @AlertDC. Visit ready.dc.gov for more. #dcwx
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DC Deputy Mayor for Education retweeted
Mayor Muriel Bowser
@MayorBowserOct 15
It's a great weekend to be a kid in Washington, DC! • Ward 4 Family Fun Day (10/17) • Kingman Island Family & Friends Day (10/17) • The Big Build at National Building Museum (10/17) • Boo at the Zoo (10/16-18) Stay safe, have fun, and enjoy the fall weather.
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DC Deputy Mayor for Education retweeted
Mayor Muriel Bowser
@MayorBowserOct 15
Reminder: DC not only has the best teachers, but the best compensated teachers in the region. Let's hear it for our city's amazing educators. 👏🏾
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DC Deputy Mayor for Education retweeted
DC Parks & Recreation #WhereFunHappens@DCDPROct 13
DC, WE’RE OUTSIDE THIS FRIDAY! 🏃🏾‍♂️🔥 Join #FITDC & DPR for a FREE 5K, fitness, giveaways & more! 👟 📅 Oct. 16 | 📍 Anacostia Recreation Center 🔗 Register: fitdcfitforlifefunrun.splash… #DPREVENTS #HUFUNRun
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DC Deputy Mayor for Education retweeted
DC Parks & Recreation #WhereFunHappens@DCDPROct 14
🍂 Hay there! 🎃 Join DPR for Wheels Up, Hay Down- fall fun, games, treats & family activities! 📅 Oct 31 | 12–3 PM 📍 Reservoir Park Rec 🚒🍭 Stay for the @Dcfireems Candy Drop at 3! RSVP:rovingleaderswheelsuphaydown… #WheelsUpHayDown #WePlayTooMuch #HalloweenFun
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DC Deputy Mayor for Education retweeted
OSSE@OSSEDCOct 13
Join us this Friday, Oct. 16, for #WhyApplyDC Day by rocking your college gear and sharing why you believe students should apply to college. 🎓 Tag OSSE and post your “why” to help cheer on the Class of 2027! osse.dc.gov/page/why-apply-d…
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DC Deputy Mayor for Education retweeted
OSSE@OSSEDCOct 9
Have a school garden win to share? 🌱✨ OSSE wants to spotlight your success and celebrate the amazing work happening in DC school gardens. Share your story today! ow.ly/5ors50ZV6hB
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Thanks for highlighting EdScape, @maustermuhle! Want to see the data behind DC’s school planning? Explore enrollment projections, facilities, and program needs at edscape.dc.gov.
Martin Austermuhle@maustermuhleOct 9
Replying to @maustermuhle
Getting data out of D.C. can often be a struggle. But for this story I found *great* numbers and analysis from the office of the Deputy Mayor for Education. Birth data: edscape.dc.gov/page/pop-and-… Enrollment data: edscape.dc.gov/page/pop-and-… The trends: dme.dc.gov/page/inside-dc-ed…

Number of Births and Birth Rates | edscape

The number of births decreased during the 1990s, plateaued during the early 2000s, and then steadily increased between 2006 and 2016. The number of births has decreased every year since, dipping...

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DC Deputy Mayor for Education retweeted
DC Parks & Recreation #WhereFunHappens@DCDPROct 7
🎙️ Aspiring podcaster? Your mic is waiting. Learn the basics, build your skills, and bring your ideas to life with Roving Leader’s 7th & Pod! 📍 Kennedy Rec Center 🗓️ Wednesdays | 5–6:30 PM Ready to find your voice? Sign up today by visiting dcwashingtonweb.myvscloud.co…
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DC Deputy Mayor for Education retweeted
DC Office of the CTO@OCTODCOct 6
It's #techjobtuesday & #DCisHiring! ✨If you're looking for a job in #DCtech, check out these DC Gov job openings at 📷octo.dc.gov/jobs
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DC Deputy Mayor for Education retweeted
Mayor Muriel Bowser
@MayorBowserOct 3
Your neighborhood library is hosting free pumpkin painting, trick-or-treating, Halloween movie nights, and more. All October long. Just another perk of of Washington, DC's world-class library system:
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DC Deputy Mayor for Education retweeted
DC Homeland Security & Emergency Management
@DC_HSEMAOct 5
Join DC HSEMA for the largest earthquake drill in the world! This year's International ShakeOut Day is October 15, when millions of people worldwide will participate in earthquake drills at work, school, or home. On 10/15 at 10:15 AM, practice earthquake safety: - DROP to your hands and knees - SEEK COVER under a sturdy table or in a door frame - HOLD ON until shaking stops Learn more and sign up: ShakeOut.org
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Today marks ONE YEAR of TalentCapital.AI! 🎉 Launched by @MayorBowser and housed by @mwcog, Talent Capital connects DC/MD/VA job seekers with local employers who are matched by Celeste, our AI Career Agent. One year in, we've grown to 85,000+ local job seekers. 🧵
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To mark the milestone, the Employer Portal was launched last month. Built for businesses without the budget for recruiting software, you can: ✅ Post jobs free ✅ Get AI-matched candidates ✅ Invite top matches to apply Check it out at talentcapital.ai/employers
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