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Celebrating DC’s 2027 Teacher of the Year

October 27, 2026

Celebrating DC’s 2027 Teacher of the Year

Great teachers do more than teach lessons. They change lives. Just ask the students at Thurgood Marshall Academy Public Charter School. On Oct. 26, students, educators, and city leaders gathered to celebrate Ramon Griffin, DC’s 2027 Teacher of the Year, recognizing an educator whose passion extends far beyond the classroom. For Griffin, who teaches African […]

Friendship Armstrong Students Spread Kindness One Post-it at a Time

October 9, 2026

Friendship Armstrong Students Spread Kindness One Post-it at a Time

Sometimes, the smallest gestures make the biggest impact. At Friendship Armstrong Public Charter School, students are proving that a few encouraging words and a colorful Post-it note can go a long way toward building a kinder, more connected school community. On Friday, Oct. 9, Friendship Armstrong will celebrate National Positive Post-it Day with a schoolwide art installation that […]

September Board Meeting: Planning for a Strong Sector, Making Decisions Grounded in Data and Need

October 7, 2026

September Board Meeting: Planning for a Strong Sector, Making Decisions Grounded in Data and Need

Planning for a strong public charter school sector means looking ahead, listening to the community, and making thoughtful decisions today that support students and families tomorrow. That focus guided the DC Public Charter School Board’s September 28 meeting, centered on the theme Planning for a Strong Sector. Board Chair Shukurat Adamoh-Faniyan and Executive Director Dr. Michelle […]

August Board Meeting: Setting the Course, Centering Students in the Work Ahead

September 21, 2026

August Board Meeting: Setting the Course, Centering Students in the Work Ahead

The DC Public Charter School Board opened its first meeting of the 2026–27 school year on August 31 with a clear theme: New School Year. Same Mission. Shared Purpose. The meeting focused on the priorities that will guide DC PCSB’s work throughout the year—from maintaining strong financial oversight and refining accountability systems to using academic data […]

Why a Charter: Inspired Teaching PCS’s Innovative Approach to Learning

September 15, 2026

Why a Charter: Inspired Teaching PCS’s Innovative Approach to Learning

The moment we walked through the classroom doors, it was obvious something special was in the works. In our latest episode of Why a Charter, we stepped inside their Intersession podcasting class. Here, learners aren’t just exploring uncommon topics, they’re also using the space to build genuine connections with their peers. Isaac, a student participating in […]

A New Look, A Better Experience: Why DC PCSB Is Redesigning Its Website

September 14, 2026

A New Look, A Better Experience: Why DC PCSB Is Redesigning Its Website

The DC Public Charter School Board (DC PCSB) is excited to announce a comprehensive redesign of its website, a change driven not by internal preference, but by the voices of the very community it serves. Over the past several months, DC PCSB engaged in ongoing conversations with families, school leaders, our board, staff, and community […]

First Day, Bright Future: Celebrating the Promise of Public Charter Education

September 4, 2026

First Day, Bright Future: Celebrating the Promise of Public Charter Education

There is nothing quite like the energy and excitement of the first day of school! Dr. Michelle Walker-Davis, DC PCSB Executive Director, kicked off her first school visit of the 2026–27 school year at E.L. Haynes Public Charter School. From the moment of arrival, the joy, anticipation, and sense of possibility that come with a […]

Forty Scholars, 9 Schools, One Unforgettable Moment: Inside the 2026 Rainbow Graduation

August 27, 2026

Forty Scholars, 9 Schools, One Unforgettable Moment: Inside the 2026 Rainbow Graduation

Hosted annually in partnership with DC PCSB and the DC Charter School Alliance, Rainbow Graduation honors resilient scholars who overcame significant obstacles to finish their academic requirements and reach the finish line. The energy was electric on Friday, August 14, as 40 DC public charter school students stepped across the stage to officially claim their […]

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