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How did DC public schools avoid the worst of the COVID-19 school reopening debate?
The DC school district’s test-to-return program required all staff and students to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test before returning from last year’s holiday vacation. All but one school reopened.
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DC’s population growth has affected the racial and ethnic composition of Wards 6, 7, and 8
Wards 6, 7, and 8 now include a greater share of white residents. Ensuring long-standing community residents shape decisions for their neighborhoods and wards is vital to meeting local priorities and needs.
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DC’s THRIVE partnership reimagines the American safety net
An evaluation of the THRIVE East of the River partnership found direct cash can help families achieve stability during crisis, suggesting direct cash assistance can help close disparities and advance economic mobility.
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Walkability entails the full walking experience, not just access to resources
A holistic examination of walking covers not just where you’re going but also if your neighborhood is safe, equitable, and enjoyable to walk through.
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What’s the key to an equitable COVID-19 recovery in DC?
A cross-sector, intentional effort is needed to correct past and present inequities, including entrenched disparities in employment, education, and housing. The pandemic recovery is an opportunity to right historical wrongs and build a more equitable DC.
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Latest census data depict continued growth and diversification of the greater DC region
The most recent decennial census data for DC and the greater region show the area’s population grew by 13 percent between 2010 and 2020 and became more racially and ethnically diverse.
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Capital Quality offers opportunities for professional development and peer learning: Insights from DC’s child care providers
DC implemented a new child care quality rating and improvement system, Capital Quality, in 2018. What do child care providers think about the system, including how it affects their professional development and peer learning opportunities?
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