Publications Our Research on the Greater DC region. Signature IssuesAdvancing racial equityBuilding strong, inclusive neighborhoodsCreating healthy and safe communitiesMeeting basic needsStrengthening public education and the labor force TopicsAdolescents and YouthAffordable housingAging and RetirementChildrenCommunity Engaged MethodsCrime and justice statisticsCrime, Justice, and SafetyEconomic Mobility and InequalityEducationFamiliesHealth and Health CareHousing and Housing FinanceImmigrants and ImmigrationJob Market and Labor ForceLand UseNeighborhoods and community-buildingNeighborhoods, Cities, and MetrosNonprofits and PhilanthropyPay for SuccessRacial segregationSexual Orientation, Gender Identity and ExpressionSocial Safety NetState and local issuesStructural RacismTaxes and BudgetsWealth and Financial Well-Beingeducation Research Report Insights into Absenteeism in DCPS Early Childhood Program January 25, 2015 Absenteeism in early grades, including prekindergarten, can negatively impact future attendance, retention, and academic performance. Research Report Absenteeism in DC Public Schools Early Education Program January 25, 2015 Enrollment in early childhood education programs can be an important stepping stone to higher educational achievement, particularly for low-income children. Research Report Close-Range Gunfire around DC Schools September 3, 2014 This report examines the incidence of gunfire as measured by gunshot detection technology using data from the 2011-2012 school year. It finds that a disproportionate volume of gunfire happened near a small share of DC schools. Research Report Making Sense of Childhood Asthma: Lessons for Building a Better System of Care April 16, 2014 This report highlights findings from a qualitative study about asthma care for low-income African American and Latino children ages 4-14 in Washington, DC, where nearly one in five children under age 18 has the condition. Brief Variation in 2010-11 Truancy Rates Among District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) High Schools and Middle Schools December 2, 2012 In the 2010-2011 school year, 2,500 high school students were chronically truant in District of Columbia Public Schools; at four schools over half of the students were chronically truant. Testimony Truancy Rates and Truancy Reduction in the District of Columbia November 7, 2012 High rates of truancy at some DC schools are receiving considerable attention. Brief Evaluation of the Truancy Court Diversion Program in the District of Columbia, 2011-12 October 25, 2012 An evaluation of the Truancy Court Diversion Program (TCDP) found that despite significant implementation challenges, parent-child communication and youths' attitudes towards school both improved. Brief Evaluation of the Pilot Program of the Truancy Case Management Partnership Initiative in the District of Columbia, 2011-12 October 25, 2012 This evaluation of the Case Management Partnership Initiative (CPMI) found that the program successfully linked high-need families with services designed to prevent truancy. Research Report Providing Maternity Care to the Underserved January 13, 2009 This comparative case study describes the organization, delivery, and content of care of three maternity care models serving low-income women at risk of poor birth outcomes in Wards 5, 6, and 7 in Washington D.C. Research Report Every Kid Counts in the District of Columbia January 20, 2006 The 12th annual Fact Book is a comprehensive data source for indicators of child well-being in the District of Columbia. Research Report Every Kid Counts in the District of Columbia February 10, 2005 The Fact Book is a comprehensive data source for indicators of child well-being in the District of Columbia.
