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What We’re Learning: How DCPS Cut the Share of Below Grade-Level Readers in Half by Investing in Teachers
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Education Scorecard: D.C. Leads the Nation in Academic Growth, Ranks 1st in Both Math and Reading Recovery
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Quarterly Newsletter | DC Ed Fund
This year, DCPS is focused on carrying elementary momentum into the middle grades and high school, deepening literacy gains, and helping students close the gap to proficiency — under the leadership of Interim Chancellor Dr. Kim Jackson during a year of transition.
EmpowerK12: DC Students Post a Fourth Straight Year of Gains on the 2026 State Assessments
This blog post delves into where DC’s students are improving academically and where we have more work to do to reach and exceed pre-pandemic levels of learning. This year’s results give us reasons to celebrate, and they should sharpen our sense of urgency to continue the hard work to further accelerate outcomes for all students.
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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.
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What We’re Learning: How Strategic Investments Expand What’s Possible for Students
In our “What We’re Learning” series, discover how the DC Education Fund has raised more than $225 million in private dollars to transform teaching, accelerate learning, and make DCPS the nation’s fastest-improving urban school district.
K-12 Dive: DC Public Schools leads nation in academic recovery. Here’s why.
A focus on strategic planning and programming drove impressive gains in the nation’s capital, writes outgoing chancellor Lewis Ferebee.
Education Scorecard: D.C. Leads the Nation in Academic Growth, Ranks 1st in Both Math and Reading Recovery
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.
DC News Now: DC students compete in citywide math competition at Nationals Park
DC students showcased their math skills at Nationals Park during the Capital Math Classic, a citywide competition celebrating academic excellence, teamwork, and STEM education across Washington, D.C.
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The Capital Math Collective: Spring 2026 Newsletter
The Capital Math Collective is bringing together schools, educators, and partners to strengthen math learning across the city, with new investments in tutoring, teacher support, and collaboration to accelerate student outcomes.
The 51st: Opinion: DCPS is making needed progress on early childhood literacy
DCPS is improving early literacy, with more kindergarteners reading on track thanks to stronger instruction and targeted support.
The 74: How D.C. Public Schools Elevate Student Voice to Drive Change
Ferebee: To scale school-level innovation, D.C. is codifying promising practices and shifting policies to follow the lead of its innovative schools.
K-12 Dive: CTE students say failure is a part of learning
Students at McKinley Technology High School in Washington, D.C., say career education courses have fueled preparation and passion for their futures.