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State Board approves new D.C. high school graduation requirements

On September 16, 2026, the State Board unanimously adopted SR26-14, approving OSSE's changes to D.C. high school graduation requirements.

In the classroom DC·Sep 16, 2026

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Excerpt from SBOE Public Meeting recording - SBOE Public Meeting August 19, 2026 for New physical education standards adopted for D.C.…

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New physical education standards adopted for D.C. schools

In the classroom DC·Aug 19, 2026

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