RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
David F. Garrison, Marni D. Allen, Margery Austin Turner, Jennifer Comey, Barika X. Williams, Elizabeth Guernsey, Mary Filardo, Nancy Huvendick and Ping Sung, April 24, 2008, The Brookings Institution
The District of Columbia is struggling to attract and retain families with children. Most newcomers are singles and childless couples. The total number of school-age children has declined slightly. Many of the city’s schools suffer from long-standing physical, management and academic problems. The availability of quality public schools, near affordable family-friendly housing, will help determine the city’s success. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Alice M. Rivlin, January 16, 2008, D.C. City Council Committee on Housing and Urban Affairs
In testimony before the D.C. City Council Committee on Housing and Urban Affairs, Alice M. Rivlin presents recommendations for reducing poverty in the District. She gives examples of education and training programs that could be funded in the FY2009 budget and reviews longer-term workforce development strategies. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Brooke DeRenzis, January 2008, The Brookings Institution
Evidence from a variety of sources indicates that there is renewed interest in living in the District of Columbia. Brooke DeRenzis reviews changes among D.C.’s population since 2000 and examines movement in and out of the city. She finds that the city has drawn newcomers from across the country. Many of those leaving the District are settling in the Washington region’s suburbs.
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RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Alice M. Rivlin and Brooke DeRenzis, April 2007, The Brookings Institution
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Alice M. Rivlin and Brooke DeRenzis, April 2007, The Brookings Institution
PAST EVENT
Monday, March 26, 2007
Washington, DC
PAST EVENT
Monday, March 26, 2007
Washington, DC
PAST EVENT
Monday, March 26, 2007
Washington, DC
PAST EVENT
Monday, March 26, 2007
Washington, DC
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Martha Ross, March 26, 2007, The Brookings Institution
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Martha Ross, March 26, 2007, The Brookings Institution
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Brooke DeRenzis and Martha Ross, March 2007, The Brookings Institution
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Brooke DeRenzis and Martha Ross, March 2007, The Brookings Institution
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Brooke DeRenzis and Martha Ross, March 2007, The Brookings Institution
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Brooke DeRenzis and Martha Ross, March 2007, The Brookings Institution
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Alice M. Rivlin, March 2007, The Brookings Institution
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Alice M. Rivlin, March 2007, The Brookings Institution
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Alice M. Rivlin, February 13, 2007, Council of the District of Columbia, Committee of the Whole