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Urban districts tend to have lower teacher retention than other areas. In school year 2021-22, for example, teacher turnover was the highest (12 to 14 percent) in urban districts, high-poverty …
Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) indicate low early career outcomes for D.C.’s public school alumni, underscoring the need to strengthen connections to CTE and work-based learning programs. For …
Good morning, Chairman Mendelson and members of the Committee of the Whole. My name is Yesim Sayin, and I am the Executive Director of the D.C. Policy Center—an independent non-partisan …
Certificate of Need (CON) laws require that healthcare facilities, hospitals, and healthcare providers obtain permission from the D.C. State Health Planning and Development Agency (SHPDA) before adding new services, buying …
Executive Summary Through 2023 and the first half of 2024, Washington D.C.’s economy continued to navigate challenges stemming from the increase in remote work. While there has been a slight …
Good afternoon, Chairman White, and members of the Committee on Housing. My name is Yesim Sayin, and I am the Executive Director of the D.C. Policy Center—an independent non-partisan think …
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