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Washington, D.C.

February 4, 2020 By

While the District of Columbia has been hailed as the “fastest improving state and urban district in the nation over time,” the nation’s capital struggles to educate black and Latino students. Despite boasting very progressive values, the District has the largest black-white proficiency gaps among the 12 most progressive cities in the country.

Every child, regardless of race, income status or zip code, deserves to go to receive a great education. We can achieve this goal. Families have the power to ensure the best educational outcomes for our kids. It’s time to put them front and center in our efforts to make our schools better.

Average Math and Reading Achievement Gaps:
Washington, D.C. vs. Progressive Cities vs. Conservative Cities

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It’s time to stand up and make sure our leaders work with the community to create a path for success for all students. Commit yourself to demanding educational justice from the leaders in Washingon, D.C., and pledge to demand a plan.

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Are you ready to use your voice to demand a better education and a brighter future for every child? If so, we want to hear from you. Email Tanesha Peeples to learn more about how you can unite and move your community as an education activist.

Washington, D.C. Updates

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Taking Action in Progressive Cities

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Seattle
The reading gap between black and white students in SEATTLE is 47 points. MORE

Portland
The reading gap between black and white students in PORTLAND is 53 points. MORE

San Francisco
In SAN FRANCISCO, 70% of white students are proficient in math compared to 12% of black students, a 58-point gap. MORE

Oakland
The math achievement gap for Latino and white students in OAKLAND is 46 points. MORE

Washington, D.C.
In WASHINGTON, D.C., 80% of white students are proficient in math as opposed to 18% of black students, a 62-point gap. MORE

Detroit
Only 7% of DETROIT public school students are proficient in math and only 14% are proficient in reading. MORE

Minneapolis
In MINNEAPOLIS, the Latino-white high school graduation rate gap is 30 percentage points. MORE

Chicago
Both the reading and math proficiency gaps between black and white students in CHICAGO is 36 points. MORE

Baltimore
The reading proficiency gap between Latino and white students in BALTIMORE is 25 points. MORE

Boston
The math proficiency gap between Latino and white students in BOSTON is 38 points. MORE

New York City
The reading proficiency gap between black and white students in NEW YORK is 33 points. MORE

Buffalo
The math proficiency gap between Latino and white students in BUFFALO is 29 points. MORE

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