COVID-19: Unprecedented Times, Unprecedented Authorizing

COVID-19 and the measures taken to control its spread have created unprecedented conditions for students and public charter schools. That’s why we are collaborating with government agencies, facilitating learning and sharing, conducting oversight of distance learning, and more. Read... 

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COVID-19: Unprecedented Times, Unprecedented Authorizing

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COVID19 Article

Unprecedented Times, Unprecedented Authorizing - COVID-19 Blog Series

 During this unprecedented time, we want to be transparent around the challenges and successes, as an authorizer, as we navigate through this rapidly changing situation. 

Authorizer Article

How One Charter School Authorizer is Responding to COVID-19

Scott Pearson, Executive Director of the Public Charter School Board, pens a piece about the critical role authorizers have in responding to COVID-19.

March Newsletter Article

March Newsletter: DC Public Charter Schools Support All Students During COVID-19 Pandemic

The DC Public Charter School Board continues to collaborate with DCPS, the DME, OSSE, and other city agencies to support all students during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Students enrolled in DC Public Charter Schools (per unaudited total)

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84% of students expressed satisfaction with their DC Public Charter School

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Years of continuous growth in proficiency

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46% of students attend DC Public Charter Schools

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