OUR REGION | OUR GIVING
EDUCATION
By closing regional equity gaps, we can empower 400,000 additional adults with the college experience needed to drive long-term prosperity in the DMV.
Bridging the Investment Gap
Current funding remains uneven across the educational pipeline. While Higher Education receives $664M in annual grants, Early Childhood Education, the foundation for all future learning receives only $21.7M. To build a truly equitable workforce, we must increase “upstream” investments to ensure every child is ready to learn, earn, and lead.
400,000
Adults Empowered Through Educational Equity
Collaborating for Impact
Early Learning
High-quality childcare for low-income families. Infant care currently costs 90% of median income for single-mother householdsa
K-12 Success
Addressing chronic absenteeism and resource segregation. Over 40% of DC public school students were chronically absent in 2023.
Career Pathways
Aligning education with high-demand fields. Action: Strengthening the talent pool to attract new business sectors to the DMV.
