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Update on Facilities Emergency

Following the electrical incident originating in Building 42, significant progress has been made in assessing the affected facilities. Power is expected to be restored to Buildings 38, 39, 43 and 47 within the next several hours.

Buildings 32 and 42 will remain closed through the end of this week while additional assessments are completed and necessary repairs are implemented.

Academic Operations

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The safety of our students, faculty, staff, and community remains our highest priority. We will continue to provide updates as additional information becomes available.

For safety concerns, contact OPSEM at 202-274-5050. For emergencies, call 911.

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Head of UDC School of Education Selected for National Fellowship for Educator Preparation Leaders

August 3, 2026 Rachel Perrone
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Anika Spratley Burtin, interim dean of the University of the District of Columbia's new School of Education and Learning Sciences, has been selected as an Impact Academy Fellow by Deans for Impact, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening educator preparation.

Burtin joins a cohort of 24 education leaders from across the country selected for their commitment to preparing future teachers to meet the evolving needs of students, schools and communities. As educator-preparation leaders navigate a rapidly evolving landscape — from emerging technologies such as AI to changing workforce needs, enrollment pressures, shifts in education policy and more — the yearlong fellowship equips participants to lead organizational change, strengthen school and community partnerships and advance evidence-based teaching practices.

"This opportunity comes at an exciting moment for the School of Education and Learning Sciences as we build on UDC's longstanding legacy of both serving the District and shaping its future through education," said Burtin. "I'm honored to join a national community of leaders committed to strengthening teachers and the teaching profession, and I'm excited to bring new ideas and perspectives back to UDC as we continue preparing students to make a lasting, positive impact in their classrooms and communities."

Over the course of the year, fellows will participate in monthly in-person and virtual learning sessions, receive one-on-one coaching from veteran education leaders and collaborate with peers from across the country to develop solutions to some of the field’s most pressing challenges.

"Educator-preparation leaders are being asked to make important decisions in a moment of rapid change," said Deans for Impact CEO Valerie Sakimura. "This cohort of leaders stands out for their willingness to engage in complexity with deep care for students, their learning and their futures. We're excited to support these leaders as they meet the moment and help ensure every student is taught by well-prepared teachers."

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