✨This week at the D.C. Policy Center: What we're reading, New publications, and Media citations. ➡️ Subscribe to our weekly newsletter for more: dcpolicycenter.us15.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...

So honored to win the Eddie for Best Implementation alongside our partners @dccharters.bsky.social @dcpolicycenter.bsky.social @edforwarddc.bsky.social @empowerk12.bsky.social & CitySchools Collaborative, recognizing how high-impact tutoring led us to the fastest academic recovery in the nation!

🌟 We are thrilled to have been awarded the Best Implementation Award from @pienetwork.bsky.social for our work on High-Impact Tutoring with @dccharters.bsky.social , @edforwarddc.bsky.social , @empowerk12.bsky.social, and @dcpave.bsky.social! ➡️ Read more: ow.ly/CfBh50X97m7

📊 The 2025 Q3 round of the Business Sentiments Survey asked D.C.-area business leaders about the effects of federal actions. 📉 The findings highlight growing pessimism toward the local, regional, and national economies. ➡ Read more: https://ow.ly/hbAH50X8qfV

🌟 We’re excited to share Anoosha Imran has joined the team as an Education Fellow! 🏫 Anoosha previously worked with A Better Chicago, where she focused chronic absenteeism in Chicago high schools. ➡️ Read Anoosha's first D.C. Policy Center publication: https://ow.ly/mRJS50X7QYl

🌟 Calling all educators! Join us virtually on October 16th at 3:30 PM. 🎒 We want to hear your experiences with planning for absences in D.C. Public Schools (@dcpublicschools.bsky.social + Public Charter)! ➡️ Sign up today: forms.office.com/pages/respon...

🏫 Today, Executive Director Yesim Sayin testified before the @councilofdc.bsky.social on the Schools First Amendment Act. 📊 Her testimony focused on financial challenges created by the act and emphasizing student outcomes in budgeting practices. ➡️ Read more: dcpolicycenter.org/publications...

📊 The 2025 State of Business Report showed weak economic conditions D.C., highlighting the need for investments in growth. 📉 "Private establishment growth in [D.C.] slowed between 2023 and 2024, increasing by just 1.6 percent." ➡️ Read more: www.dcpolicycenter.org/publications...

🌟 This week at the D.C. Policy Center: What we're reading, New Publications, and Media citations. ➡️ Subscribe to our newsletter for more: dcpolicycenter.us15.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...

🔍 What does D.C.'s economic future look like? In the 2025 State of Business Report, created for DC Chamber of Commerce, researchers identify key strategies for promoting growth and innovation in the District's economy:

🌟 Keep up with the D.C. Policy Center! 📩 Our weekly newsletter includes what our researchers are reading, recent and relevant publications, and media mentions. ➡️ Subscribe: dcpolicycenter.us15.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...

🌟 We're thrilled to welcome Yvonne Favors to our team as the new Operations Manager! ➡️ Read more about Yvonne: www.dcpolicycenter.org/people/yvonn...

🔍 What does D.C.’s criminal justice system look like? 🏛️ This 2023 introduction to the D.C.’s criminal justice system outlines its current structure, analyzes how the Revitalization Act impacted the justice system, and evaluates outcomes. ➡️ Read more: www.dcpolicycenter.org/publications...

🌟🧵 In case you missed it, check out this review of our recent media mentions:

📰 The D.C. Policy Center is making headlines!

📉 Following the federal reduction in force, federal government employment in the D.C. region has fallen by 5 percent since the start of the year. ➡️ Read more: www.dcpolicycenter.org/publications...

📉 Business Sentiments Survey results show business leaders are wary of D.C.'s future. 📊 From @daniel-burge.bsky.social: "Respondents became much less optimistic, with only 9% and 14% expecting D.C.’s economy to strengthen over the next 6 months." ➡️ Read more: www.dcpolicycenter.org/publications...

📚 Where are D.C.'s high school graduates starting college this fall? 📍 In April, Education Policy Initiative Director @cfcoffin.bsky.social explored and mapped out where D.C.'s 2022 graduates attended postsecondary. ➡️ Read more: www.dcpolicycenter.org/publications...

📈 How does absenteeism affect D.C. students' long-term success? 📚 Education Policy Initiative's @cfcoffin.bsky.social and Hannah Mason explore this question in "Chronic absenteeism as a barrier to college and career readiness in D.C." ➡️ Read more: www.dcpolicycenter.org/publications...

🧵 Chart of the week round-up: 🏘️ This chart examined tax assessment trends for rent-controlled housing in the District. The author found rent controlled buildings appreciate at lower rates than market rate buildings, with some variation across wards. www.dcpolicycenter.org/publications...

📚 Today we published "D.C. Voices: Student mental health support." 🌟 This edition of D.C. Voices was written by Logan Thompson, who just completed a summer internship at the D.C. Policy Center through Mikva Challenge DC! ➡️ Read more: www.dcpolicycenter.org/publications...

🌟 We recently released the "2024 Annual Report: Building on the past, shaping the future." 📚 In the report, we highlight recent achievements and outline goals for the future of the D.C. Policy Center. ➡️ Read more: www.dcpolicycenter.org/wp-content/u...

🏘️ On Friday, we published a literature review on rent control and rent stabilization policies and impacts. ✨ The article builds on recent publications exploring the role of small landlords in D.C. and the impacts of housing legislation. ➡️ Read more: www.dcpolicycenter.org/publications...

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‼️ Today is the last chance to complete the 2025 Quarter 3 Business Sentiments Survey! ➡️ Take the survey: dcpc.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

⏰ The 2025 Q3 Business Sentiments Survey closes tomorrow (7/30) at 11:59PM! ❓ What are your expectations for the D.C., regional, and national economies? How has your business been impacted by federal policy changes? ➡️ Take the survey today: dcpc.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

📈 Would a proposed capital gains tax increase improve D.C.'s tax revenue streams? 📊 This article explains that changes to capital gains tax rates may not have the intended impact. Capital gains tax revenue is unstable and unreliable. ➡️ Read more: www.dcpolicycenter.org/publications...

🏛️ How have federal policy changes impacted your business? 📊 Share your experiences by taking the 2025 Quarter 3 Business Sentiments Survey. Representatives from all businesses in the D.C. region are invited to participate. ➡️ Take the survey today: dcpc.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

✨ We're publishing informative, data-backed pieces every week! 📧 Stay in the know by subscribing to our weekly newsletter. Each week, we share our most recent publications and timely updates on projects and surveys. ➡️ Subscribe today: dcpolicycenter.us15.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...

🌟 The 2025 Quarter 3 Business Sentiments Survey is now live! 📊 This round of the survey will focus on the impacts of recent federal policies and economic expectations for the coming months. ➡️ Take the survey: dcpc.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

🏫 Researchers @cfcoffin.bsky.social and Hannah Mason recently examined the long-term impacts of school attendance on D.C.'s students. They pull from national research that shows a connection between attendance and student outcomes.

📊 This week's chart examines D.C.'s tax revenue streams. 💰 Over time, personal income tax has overtaken real property tax as the largest share of revenue. ➡️ Read more: www.dcpolicycenter.org/publications...

🌟 Today we published "Chronic absenteeism as a barrier to college and career readiness in D.C." 📚 The report analyzes data from OSSE to examine how attendance relates to college and career readiness metrics in D.C. ➡️ Read more: www.dcpolicycenter.org/publications...

🏘️ Last week, we published "Assessing the role of small housing providers in the District of Columbia." 📈 Small housing providers increased rent at a slower pace than large providers, reflecting an interest in tenant retention. ➡️ Read more: dcpolicycenter.org/publications...

🏘️ Last week, we published "Assessing the role of small housing providers in the District of Columbia." 📈 Small housing providers increased rent at a slower pace than large providers, reflecting an interest in tenant retention. ➡️ Read more: www.dcpolicycenter.org/publications...

👋 Hello DC parents! @dcpolicycenter.bsky.social is finishing up recruitment for a Ward 8 7/15 listening session (5-7pm) about D.C.’s public schools in SY24-25. Participants will receive $50 and a meal for their participation. Sign up by July 11th or share: tinyurl.com/3t324kwn

🏛️ Ahead of D.C.'s FY2026 budget vote, Senior Education Researcher Hannah Mason testified before the @councilofdc.bsky.social Committee of the Whole. 📈 Her testimony focused on investing in systems that improve economic and education outcomes. ➡️ Read more: www.dcpolicycenter.org/publications...

🌟 We're thrilled to release "Assessing the role of small housing providers in the District of Columbia" in collaboration with the DC Association of Realtors (DCAR) and @howard.edu's Center of Excellence in Housing Urban Research Policy (CHURP)! ➡️ Read more: dcpolicycenter.org/publications...

🌟 The D.C. Policy Center is still hoping to hear from parents/caregivers for our community listening sessions. ➡️ To register for sessions fully in English, click here: lnkd.in/eabfGfgH ➡️ To register for our session in Spanish, click here: lnkd.in/eMBbVFJh

💫 We recently published the results from the 2025 Quarter 2 Business Sentiments Survey. 📊 When asked about changes in business conditions, more respondents noted a decrease in revenue than in previous rounds of the survey. ➡️ Read more: www.dcpolicycenter.org/publications...

🌟 Today, Executive Director Yesim Sayin submitted testimony to @councilofdc.bsky.social on the proposed FY 2026 budget. 📊 Her testimony previews findings from an upcoming D.C. Policy Center report on resident and business demand for D.C. ➡️ Read more: www.dcpolicycenter.org/publications...

🎒 We're hosting listening sessions for parents and caregivers to share their experiences with D.C. public schools in 2024-25! 🌟 Sessions will be held on July 8th and 15th in Wards 5 and 8 from 5-7pm. ➡️ Register: forms.office.com/r/hQsAmraPs9

🏙️ Last week, we published results from the 2025 Quarter 2 Business Sentiments Survey. 📊 The results highlighted that economic expectations have deteriorated for the D.C., regional, and national economies when compared to previous rounds. ➡️ Read more: www.dcpolicycenter.org/publications...

🌟 The D.C. Policy Center is hiring! 🔍 We are looking for an organized, detail-oriented Operations Manager to support finance, human resources, administrative, and compliance functions. ➡️ For more information and to apply: www.dcpolicycenter.org/jobs/

📊 Friday's chart of the week calculated the impact of the RENTAL Act on TOPA. 🏘️ "[The RENTAL Act] would exempt rental apartments from TOPA where affordable housing is already guaranteed through covenants." ➡️ Read more: www.dcpolicycenter.org/publications...

🏘️ Critics argue that the uncertainties created by TOPA reduce investor interest and depress property sales—and therefore tax revenue. Is there evidence to support this claim? ➡️ Read more: www.dcpolicycenter.org/publications...

✨ Today, we published "D.C. Voices: Early signals for enrollment in school year 2025-26." 🏫 Stakeholders–including @dcpschancellor.bsky.social and @dcbilingual.bsky.social's Daniela Anello–share enrollment signs for D.C. schools. ➡️ Read more: www.dcpolicycenter.org/publications...

🌟 Don't miss our upcoming publications on D.C. school enrollment, rent control, and TOPA reform! ➡️ Sign up for our newsletter: dcpolicycenter.us15.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...

✨ Ahead of the FY2026 budget proposal, we're looking back at publications that give context to D.C.'s current conditions. 📈 The State of D.C. Schools 2023-24 report showed a 2 percent increase in DCPS and DC public charter school enrollment for PK through grade 12.

📈 "Gaps between the median hourly wage and the bottom of the wage distribution at the 20th percentile followed a similar trend: the gap widened in the District but narrowed at the national level." ➡️ Read more: www.dcpolicycenter.org/publications...