Research abstract

Poor children are still left behind in D.C. schools

As a product of the DC School System as a student and employee, this truly saddens me!!!!

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In schools in DC, poor kids are left behind the rich kids. There was a large gap found in testing when the students were examined and what was found is that the poorer kids are getting worse grades. The school system is not optimized for them and there is an issue with how they are taught that needs to be addressed. Many charter schools that are in the city have figured this out and gotten better.

Key takeaways

  1. There is a large gap in reading between poor kids and richer ones in DC schools.
  2. DCPS has gotten better, but does not know how to educate their poorest.
  3. Charter schools have been doing better with their students in grade differences.
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