The belief gap is the difference between what people think D.C. students can achieve and what they are actually capable of. The belief gap is directly tied to lack of opportunity.  When the belief gap persists, students furthest from opportunity are left behind.

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students proficient in 4th grade ELA on DC CAPE

students proficient in 4th grade math

in operating dollars for public charter school students

All students, no matter their background, can achieve academically.

We must close the achievement gap, so every student reads and does math on grade level. Right now, only about 2 in 5 students are proficient in 4th grade English Language Arts on DC CAPE, and just 1 in 4 students are proficient in 4th grade math. When students are not on grade level, they are locked out of future opportunities in life, college, and career.

All students deserve the resources they need to succeed, no matter what school they attend.

We must close the funding gap that exists. Charters educate nearly half of D.C. public school students, yet they receive roughly $2,000 less per student in operating funds than DCPS. When factoring in facilities funding and capital investments, the total funding gap grows to nearly $9,675 per student. When funding isn't equal, opportunity isn’t equal, and students pay the price.

All students can graduate and earn a degree or industry recognized credential.

We must close the degree and credential gap so every student earns a degree or credential. Only 16% of D.C. students are meeting the SAT College and Career Ready Benchmark, and only 18% of 2011-2012 ninth-graders completed a degree by 2022.