We are delving into the world of education policy and finance issues in the District of Columbia, and we’re looking for an experienced analyst to lead the way.
Will you be the next person to join the DC Fiscal Policy Institute’s “rapid-response wonk team,” as our dynamic team of policy analysts was described by the Washington City Paper? Here’s the job announcement. We hope you’ll consider applying ‘ and that you will forward our announcement to anyone you think might be interested.
There is little doubt that K-12 education remains the top public policy issue in the District. And there are many reasons for DCFPI to get involved. The city spends over $1.3 billion in local operating funds each year on public schools, public charter schools, and private-school placement of students with special education needs. Education finance issues are complex ‘ such as adequate per-pupil funding in DC public and public charter schools, allocation of funding to local schools, and efforts to bring down the high costs of special education.
Moreover, DC’s education budget is sorely lacking in transparency, making it hard for parents and others to get involved in fighting for an education budget that is both adequate and allocated to meet the most important priorities.
Finally, a large share of students in DC’s public and public charter schools come from low-income families, live in low-income neighborhoods, or both. DCFPI has highlighted research showing the challenges that poverty creates for efforts to improve educational outcomes. We intend to examine policies that are geared toward improving the educational success of low-income students, and we’ll be pointing out how improving the economic success of DC families will contribute to better school outcomes.
Sound exciting and up your alley? Please apply.
