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Education Scorecard: D.C. Leads the Nation in Academic Growth, Ranks 1st in Both Math and Reading Recovery

DC Ed Fund Team

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May 15, 2026

Academic Acceleration Multidisciplinary Literacy Math

Washington, D.C. ranked first nationwide in math and reading recovery, driven by investments in tutoring, literacy, and the Capital Math Collective supporting thousands of DC students and educators.

Read the full article here: https://educationscorecard.org/states/district-of-columbia/

Read the full story here: https://educationscorecard.org/states/district-of-columbia/

What We’re Learning: How DCPS Cut the Share of Below Grade-Level Readers in Half by Investing in Teachers

The DCPS Reading Clinic has trained more than 700 educators and reached over 9,000 students. See how investing in evidence-based literacy instruction and teacher development is helping more DCPS students become stronger readers.

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Quarterly Newsletter | DC Ed Fund

From leading the nation in academic recovery to celebrating student achievement, it's been an exciting year for DC public education. Our latest newsletter highlights the partnerships, progress, and people helping expand opportunities for DC students, including the Class of 2026, the first-ever Capital Math Classic, career-connected learning at Phelps ACE, and more.