How Inclusionary Zoning is supposed to work D.C.’s Inclusionary Zoning (IZ) program was designed to leverage private development to deliver affordable units. In exchange for setting aside a percentage of units at below market rate, developers may receive a density bonus of up to 20 percent.[1] In theory, IZ can deliver affordable…

One of the goals for D.C.’s public schools is to prepare students for life after high school with the right combination of foundational knowledge, skills, and personal characteristics. It is crucial to maintain focus on and track progress toward this ultimate objective. The D.C. Policy Center’s upcoming State of D.C. Schools report highlights OSSE’s school report card data, showing that indicators of college and career readiness moved in different directions in school…

In school year 2024-25, D.C.’s public school students posted their largest gains in learning outcomes as measured by the statewide assessment (CAPE) since before the pandemic. In English Language Arts (ELA), the percentage of all students who met or exceeded expectations was the highest the District has seen in a decade. In Math,…