Education

Did you know?

• DC has the 4th lowest graduation rate in the country - only 58% of students graduate from high school.
• 86% of public school 4th graders are below grade level in reading and math
• While injuries may not be immediately visible, abuse and neglect have negative consequences for children, families and society that last lifetimes – including damage to a child’s brain which causes cognitive delays or emotional difficulties, psychological problems that result in high-risk behaviors, depression, anxiety; or chronic health problems such as cancer and obesity.
• Foster children are disproportionately likely to need special education services and to be subjected to school discipline.

Special Education

School Discipline