DC Reading Clinic

While observing in one of our Middle School Pilot classes this week, I was (and continue to be) overjoyed by the progress students have made. Students who struggled to read CVC words at the beginning of the school year are now reading multisyllabic words! I’m proud of the students, the teacher who is committed to their success, and the gains we’re seeing and will continue to see in the months ahead! DC Reading Clinic

What makes the Education Recovery Scorecard different from the recent NAEP release? What information should leaders walk away with—both for the action districts still need to take, and the bright spots to learn from? Listen as CEPR Executive Director Christina Grant and CEPR Faculty Director Thomas Kane, a co-author of the Scorecard, discuss these questions and more. https://lnkd.in/dcf7qfpC

The latest #NAEP results are in, and they confirm what many of us expected: national trends remain stagnant post-pandemic. But here in DC, the data tells a slightly more encouraging story—our investments in math and early literacy are working. DC’s fourth graders outperformed both national and large-city averages in reading, and we saw the largest math improvement in the country at the fourth-grade level (tied w/ Delaware). But let’s be clear: our overall proficiency rates remain far too low, and deep achievement gaps persist. This progress didn’t happen by accident. Intentional, sustained investment in what works makes a difference. Deep investments in teachers, curriculum and professional development over the last few years has put us on a path forward. The DC Reading Clinic has also played a critical role in strengthening early literacy by equipping teachers with evidence-based reading instruction, and these results reinforce that the strategy is paying off. Now, we need to bring that same focus, urgency, and innovation to math to continue advancing us forward as a district.? ? At the DC Public Education Fund, we are laser-focused on bringing additional philanthropic resources to DCPS to advance academic and whole child outcomes for our students, with our top priority being math innovation in year ahead. Funders: don’t see these results and conclude that our schools aren’t worth investing in. When we’ve paired targeted public and private resources with research-backed strategies, we’ve seen real progress. Now is the time to double down—not pull back—on investments that help students build the skills they need to thrive. Much more, much more data analysis coming soon... #DCEducation #Math #NAEP https://lnkd.in/eG5RsdGq

?? Celebrating Excellence: J.O. Wilson Elementary Wins the Standing Ovation School Improvement Award! ?? We’re thrilled to honor J.O. Wilson Elementary School as the recipient of the Standing Ovation for District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) Award for School Improvement, recognizing exceptional progress in academic achievement, student growth, and school culture. J.O. Wilson Elementary demonstrated significant academic growth, achieving notable improvements in PARCC proficiency and growth scores through targeted strategies and interventions. They successfully reduced chronic absenteeism by implementing innovative attendance programs and enhanced the Loved, Challenged, and Prepared Index by fostering a positive school culture, challenging students academically, and preparing them for future success. These efforts have transformed their learning environment, creating lasting improvements for students and staff. Join us in celebrating Principal Mitchell Brunson this incredible achievement! ?? #StandingOvationDCPS #SchoolImprovement #ExcellenceInEducation