Washington D.C.
Overall Ranking: Partially Developed
Statewide EduDemocracy Analysis
Deep Dive Research
Ranked Choice Voting
Washington, D.C., Initiative 83, the Ranked-Choice Voting Initiative, will be on the ballot on November 5, 2024. If passed, this initiative will establish ranked-choice voting for elections in Washington, D.C., beginning in 2026.
Overall Education Profile
Last Updated August 2024
The map is ongoing research and IN PROGRESS - if you see something that you feel does not represent current policy, pathways, and possibilities or something we have missed please share at connect@cornerstonedemocracy.org
To take a closer look at Washington D.C.’s education system you can reference
This page offers a high-level overview of D.C.’s K-12 public education system, contextualizing key factors that shape the state’s educational landscape. Explore data on student enrollment, teacher numbers, school demographics, and graduation rates, alongside an analysis of per-pupil spending and education funding. Comparisons with neighboring states and national averages provide a deeper understanding of how such systems perform in areas like student-teacher ratios and academic outcomes. Additionally, the page discusses broader themes such as school choice, teacher salaries, and the influence of unions, offering insight into the complexities of the state’s education infrastructure