Posts by Matthew Koehler — Contributor
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If racial inequities didn’t exist, DC would look like this…
Across DC, black and Hispanic residents see a lot less socio-economic success than white residents, and many argue that’s because the playing field is not level when it comes to opportunities for success. The charts below show what DC would look like if minorities got a fair shake, according to a recent study. Keep reading…
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What will DC look like under Trump? One of our contributors takes his best guess.
Before last week’s historic and unprecedented election, DC was preparing for a more autonomous and possible independent future. With Donald Trump as president, it may be in for just the opposite. Keep reading…
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How much of a workout would you get walking from one Metro stop to the next? This map shows you.
How realistic would it be for you to walk rather than take the Metro? This map of the DC Metro system includes number of miles between stations, how long it’d take to walk that distance, and the number of calories you’d burn if you did: Keep reading…
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DC’s teachers have a new tool for success. Will it work?
To help teachers improve, DC Public Schools has created a new program that centers on teachers working together to develop better ways to teach their curriculum. The hope is that the program leads to higher-achieving students and happier parents, along with better scores on teacher evaluations, which many new and experienced teachers have struggled with in the past. Keep reading…