Attendance in D.C.: Pandemic shifts and current context

November 19, 2025
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Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Coffee & Networking 9:00 AM
Program 9:30 – 11:00 AM

Charles Sumner School Museum and Archives
1201 17th ST NW
Washington, DC 20036

Join the D.C. Policy Center and the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) in-person on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 9:00 AM at the Charles Sumner School Museum and Archives for a discussion on Attendance in D.C.: Pandemic shifts and current context.

The event will begin at 9:00 AM with coffee and networking, with the program starting at 9:30 AM. It’s highly recommended that attendees refrain from bringing large bags to the event, and attendees must bring an ID for check-in.

Program

Opening remarks
Dr. Antoinette Mitchell, Superintendent, Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE)

Introduction to reports
Chelsea Coffin, Deputy Director, D.C. Policy Center 

Dr. Theo Pippins, Data Analysis Manager, Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE)

Panel discussion 
Dr. Jon Valant, Senior Fellow and Director of the Brown Center on Education Policy, Brookings (Moderator)

Cat Peretti, Executive Director, CitySchools Collaborative

William Massey, Principal, H.D. Woodson High School

Kia Coleman, Principal, DC Prep Benning Middle School

Rachel Sadlon, Interim Assistant Superintendent of Health and Wellness, Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE)

Closing remarks
Yesim Sayin, Executive Director, D.C. Policy Center

Click here to view the D.C. Policy Center’s report ahead of the event!

Click here to view the latest attendance information from OSSE!