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D.C. Policy Center - D.C. Policy CenterSpotlight: Chart of the week Our chart of the week is a quick-read highlight of new or relevant data every week. Press coverage The work of the D.C. Policy Center is often featured by the media in articles, interviews, and other platforms that highlight our expertise. Events To encourage the exchange of new ideas andD.C. Policy Center - D.C. Policy Center Back About Our People All Research In the News Subscribe Contact Us Donate About Work with us Our People Events In the News Subscribe Contact Donate Economy Workforce Education Housing Business Sentiments Survey All Research Advancing policies for a strong, competitive, and vibrant economy in the District of Columbia. EDUCATION State of D.C. Schools, 2024-25: Forward momentum State of D.C. Schools is an annual systemwide overview of public education in the District of Columbia. State of D.C. Schools, 2024-25 focuses on a meaningful step forward in D.C.’s public schools with several key wins including increased enrollment, sustained teacher retention rates, and higher learning outcomes in the midst of federal shifts including increased immigration enforcement, uncertainty around funding, and higher unemployment. Chelsea Coffin and Hannah Mason, Education Policy Initiative Economy & Competitiveness publications | Economy 2025 State of Business Report: Investing in growth Daniel Burge, Yesim Sayin September 24, 2025 publications | Economy Creating an environment of growth and opportunity in the District Yesim Sayin June 18, 2025 publications | Economy Business Sentiments Survey 2025 Quarter 2 results  Daniel Burge June 12, 2025 Criminal Justice publications | Criminal Justice, D.C. History How D.C.’s criminal justice system has been shaped by the Revitalization Act Emilia Calma, Yesim Sayin March 1, 2023 publications | Criminal Justice, Demographics A look at who is incarcerated in D.C.’s criminal justice system Emilia Calma, Yesim Sayin March 6, 2023 publications | Criminal Justice, D.C. History The District of Columbia’s Criminal Justice System under the Revitalization Act: How the system works, how it has changed, and how the changes impact the District of Columbia Emilia Calma, Yesim Sayin March 1, 2023 Education Policy Initiative publications | D.C. Voices, Education D.C. Voices: Early signals for enrollment in school year 2025-26 Chelsea Coffin, Hannah Mason May 21, 2025 publications | Education Policy, Schools Targeted investment is necessary to improve attendance, and federal funding shows uncertainty for key programs Chelsea Coffin June 5, 2025 publications | D.C. Voices, Education, Student experience D.C. Voices: Postsecondary Planning Hannah Mason March 19, 2025 Housing publications | Housing Strengthening state-level policy for growing housing supply Yesim Sayin, Emilia Calma, Andrew Trueblood October 23, 2025 publications | Housing TOPA’s Promise and Pitfalls: Balancing tenant rights, affordability, and housing investment in Washington, D.C. Yesim Sayin, Emilia Calma March 13, 2025 publications | Housing D.C.’s multifamily sales slowdown—A hidden cost of policy friction? Yesim Sayin May 22, 2025 Workforce publications | Education, Student experience, Workforce Building career assets for lifelong success  Chelsea Coffin, Hannah Mason November 13, 2024 publications | Housing Housing for workforce is a key economic development program Andrew Trueblood July 31, 2024 publications | Poverty and Income Inequality, Racial Equity, Talent pipeline, Workforce The case for creating a local talent pipeline in the District of Columbia Emilia Calma, Yesim Sayin April 29, 2021 Spotlight: Chart of the week Our chart of the week is a quick-read highlight of new or relevant data every week. publications | Education Chart of the week: D.C. student assessment results show growth varies by student group February 27, 2026 | Meredith Gavin publications | Economy, Education Chart of the week: D.C.’s sluggish job market—65,600 jobs still lost nearly six years after the pandemic—threatens opportunities for the city’s young people. February 19, 2026 | Daniel Burge publications | Economy Chart of the week: D.C.’s population growth slowed in 2025—and key trends are concerning. January 30, 2026 | Daniel Burge Press coverage The work of the D.C. Policy Center is often featured by the media in articles, interviews, and other platforms that highlight our expertise. publications | Economy T. Michelle Colson: Young DC natives face unique challenges accessing workforce opportunities in their home city. We can change that. | The DC Line March 05, 2026 | D.C. Policy Center publications | Housing D.C. non-profits find creative ways to aid the unhoused amid funding cuts | Washington Blade February 19, 2026 | D.C. Policy Center publications | Housing To address housing affordability, we need to consider singletons | Greater Greater Washington February 26, 2026 | D.C. Policy Center Events To encourage the exchange of new ideas and fresh perspectives, the D.C. Policy Center hosts lectures and roundtables, and our experts regularly participate in events in the community. event State of D.C. Schools, 2024-25 March 11, 2026 | event Attendance in D.C.: Pandemic shifts and current context November 19, 2025 | event Lunch and Learn with Chairman Phil Mendelson and Budget Director Jennifer Budoff February 13, 2025 | Our most recent publications Reports | Education, Employment, Schools, Student experience State of D.C. Schools, 2024-25: Forward momentum Quick links About the D.C. Policy Center The mission of the D.C. Policy Center is to arm decision makers with fact-based, unbiased, and reliable research and analyses to help create … March 11, 2026 | Chelsea Coffin Testimony | Housing Improving housing affordability by reforming Inclusionary Zoning How Inclusionary Zoning is supposed to work D.C.’s Inclusionary Zoning (IZ) program was designed to leverage private development to deliver affordable units. In exchange for setting aside a percentage of … March 5, 2026 | Emilia Calma Testimony | Economy, Education D.C. must strengthen connection between high school experiences and access to high-wage jobs One of the goals for D.C.’s public schools is to prepare students for life after high school with the right combination of foundational knowledge, skills, and personal characteristics. It is crucial to maintain focus on and track progress toward this ultimate objective. The D.C. Policy Center’s upcoming … March 4, 2026 | Chelsea Coffin Testimony | Education Educator retention a sign of strength in D.C. schools Good afternoon, Chairman Mendelson and members of the Committee of the Whole. My name is Hannah Mason, and I am the Senior Education Research Analyst of the Education Policy Initiative … February 26, 2026 | Hannah Mason Testimony | Education Matching resource allocations to enrollment projections in D.C. schools Good afternoon, Chairman Mendelson and members of the Committee of the Whole. My name is Anoosha Imran, and I am the Data Analyst at the D.C. Policy Center, an independent … February 25, 2026 | Anoosha Imran Testimony | Education Policy English learners and Latino students’ outcomes have declined, signaling a need for additional focus and support for these students On February, 18, 2026, Senior Education Research Analyst, Hannah Mason testified before the D.C. Council Committee of the Whole at the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) and D.C. Public … February 19, 2026 | Hannah Mason More Data Collection Inbox Business insights We collaborate regularly with practitioners in the District’s business community, who have their ear to the ground. 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