Announcing DC's 2024 Bold Performance Schools! These 12 incredible schools are proving what's possible, with proficiency rates 13.5 points higher than schools serving similar students. Learn about how these bold educators are leading the way!

This brief is a continuation of EmpowerK12’s ongoing research into DC students’ academic recovery and progress post-pandemic. Our prior reporting from 2021-22 showed staggering drops in literacy and numeracy skills in early grades due to COVID.