Who We Are

Our Commitment to Race, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Work

Grounded in our Race, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (REDI) work, we pledge to take time to reflect, listen, and hold space for one another in service of our mission. We are united in the following beliefs and commitments that will guide our authorizing work moving forward:

We acknowledge the prevalence of interpersonal, institutional, and systemic racism in our country 

We seek to understand the collective impact of racism and inequity on public education and our role in perpetuating these harms 

We believe an excellent school is equitable

We work to eliminate the impact of racism and inequity on students as DC’s public charter school authorizer

We commit to continuous learning about ourselves, our work, and our city to inform our policies, practices, recommendations, and behaviors 

We engage all voices in our decision-making process thoroughly and consistently, and we embrace discord that can come when people share their personal experiences and perspectives on our work