D.C. Policy Center

🏫 In February, we released “The fiscal future of public education in the District of Columbia,” which examined the education fiscal cliff created by pandemic-era emergency funding.    ✨ Shortly after the release, the District announced a 12% increase in per-student funding.     ➡️ Read more: https://lnkd.in/ezpfaSxq   

✨ We packed a lot of knowledge into the shortest month of the year! In February, Executive Director Yesim Sayin released a budget spotlight on FY2025. 📈 The article highlighted the District’s need to balance budget requirements with fiscal realities. ➡️ Read more: https://lnkd.in/dRRVWyGK 

💫 We rounded out January with a report from the Education Policy Initiative!    🏫 “The first year of Equitable Access: An examination of common lottery outcomes for at-risk students” examined the profile of Equitable Access (EA) schools, the number of at-risk applicants to high-quality schools in pre- and post-lottery rounds, which schools had enrollment changes after the option was implemented, matriculation rates for students accepted in these schools, and the impact of the EA option on enrollment.     ➡️ Read more: https://lnkd.in/d4B8uMiN 

🪪 Director of Research and Policy Emilia Calma tackled licensing reforms in her January testimony on embalmer licensing.    ➡️ Read more: https://lnkd.in/ed6gJvau 

📊 Also in January, we released the very first round of the Business Sentiments Survey! A cornerstone of the Rivlin Initiative for Economic Policy and Competitiveness’ work, the Business Sentiments Survey highlights the business community’s experiences in the District.     🌟 In 2024, we received 936 responses over four rounds of the survey. The results highlighted the business community’s expectations for the local and regional economies in the subsequent months.     ➡️ Read more: https://lnkd.in/emUvuGPv 

📆 As we approach the end of the year, we’re excited to look down memory lane at all the D.C. Policy Center accomplished in 2024! Over the next two weeks, we’ll be sharing some of our favorite moments and top publications from the year.     🌟 Executive Director Yesim Sayin set the tone for 2024 in her January testimony before the DC Council Committee on Business and Economic Development on the future of Downtown D.C.     ➡️ Read more: https://lnkd.in/e2KEAAY3 

🏫 Today, we published "D.C. Voices: Dual language programs in D.C. schools" by Senior Education Research Analyst Hannah Michelle, MPP. ✨ The article highlights perspectives from education leaders and stakeholders, including Jennifer Comey (Office of the Deputy Mayor for Education), Conor Williams (The Century Foundation), Jasmine Brann, Ed.D. (DCPS), and Stephanie Griffith-Richardson (PAVE). ➡️ Read more: https://lnkd.in/eqperrgP

📺 Director of Research and Policy Emilia Calma was featured on WUSA9 for her testimony on the Secure Apartments for Everyone (SAFE) Regulation Amendment Act of 2024. ➡️ Read her complete testimony: https://lnkd.in/eFE3vrdB

My latest on dual language in the District is officially out! I spoke with stakeholders across the city on the strengths and challenges D.C. has when it comes to accessing dual language programs, and I'm excited to share with you all. https://lnkd.in/eWhztuyA

🏘️ Today, Director of Research and Policy Emilia Calma testified before the DC Council Committee of the Whole on the Secure Apartments for Everyone (SAFE) Regulation Amendment Act of 2024. ✨ Her testimony focused on housing providers’ powers to maintain safe and secure apartment buildings. ➡️ Read more: https://lnkd.in/eFE3vrdB