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Introducing UnCHARTERed Territory: Conversations Shaping the Future of Education

August 11, 2026

Introducing UnCHARTERed Territory: Conversations Shaping the Future of Education

Hosted by DC Public Charter School’s Executive Director, Dr. Michelle Walker-Davis, “UnCHARTERed Territory” is a vibrant, solutions-focused podcast dedicated to the people, the places, and the possibilities that define DC’s public charter schools. Get ready, you’ll hear from some of the most recognizable voices across DC’s public charter school community. In candid conversations with Dr. Walker-Davis, […]

Celebrating 30 Years of Innovation, Generations of Impact

Celebrating 30 Years of Innovation, Generations of Impact

For three decades, public charter schools have expanded educational opportunities for students and families across Washington, DC. Today, nearly half of the city’s public school students attend a public charter school, a testament to the innovation, dedication, and partnership that continue to shape the sector. DC PCSB is proud to share its 2026 Annual Report, […]

May Board Meeting: Recognizing Three Decades of Innovation and Opportunity

May Board Meeting: Recognizing Three Decades of Innovation and Opportunity

In the May 18 board meeting, we recognized the 30th anniversary of public charter schools in the District. This milestone reflects three decades of innovation, opportunity, and impact in public education. For 30 years, DC’s public charter schools have played an important role in the city’s educational landscape. Through bold innovation, community-centered leadership, and an […]

Empowering Future Leaders: Cesar Chavez PCS Scholars Intern at DC PCSB

Empowering Future Leaders: Cesar Chavez PCS Scholars Intern at DC PCSB

As the school year wound down, rising seniors Jeremiah, Zakirah, and Denim stepped out of the classroom and into the offices of the DC Public Charter School Board (DC PCSB). Through the Cesar Chavez PCS Fellowship Program, these three scholars spent two and a half weeks immersed in our External Affairs Department, gaining hands-on experience […]

Districtwide Safety Summit Celebrates New School Safety Office

Districtwide Safety Summit Celebrates New School Safety Office

What does it take to create safer schools? According to leaders from across the city, it starts with partnership. That was the focus of this year’s Districtwide Campus Safety Summit held on July 16, 2026. DC Public Charter School Board Executive Director Dr. Michelle J. Walker-Davis joined Deputy Mayor for Education (DME) Paul Kihn, school […]

Back in Action! The First Day of School for Every DC Public Charter School

Back in Action! The First Day of School for Every DC Public Charter School

Across DC, the new school year is about to begin. In the coming weeks, thousands of students attending public charter schools will walk through their school doors ready to learn, grow, and connect with classmates and educators. From welcoming new students and reuniting with friends to meeting teachers and setting goals for the year ahead, […]

Healthy Friction Makes Stronger Schools

Healthy Friction Makes Stronger Schools

Strong charter sectors are built on two essential principles: autonomy and accountability. While school leaders and authorizers do not always agree, those differences are not signs of dysfunction. When approached with transparency, trust, and a shared commitment to students, they become opportunities to strengthen schools and improve outcomes. That was the focus of “Healthy Friction: […]

June 26 Board Meeting: Lessons Learned, Mission Renewed

June 26 Board Meeting: Lessons Learned, Mission Renewed

The theme of the June 26 board meeting was Lessons Learned, Mission Renewed, with a focus on looking back on what we’re most proud of this year, and how we can use that momentum to prepare for the future. “As the 2025–26 school year comes to a close, tonight gives us an opportunity to reflect on […]

How DC PCSB Leverages the Qualitative Site Review to Drive Improvement

How DC PCSB Leverages the Qualitative Site Review to Drive Improvement

At DC PCSB, school quality goes beyond test scores, graduation rates, and enrollment numbers. While those measures are important, they don’t always tell the full story of what students experience in classrooms every day. That’s why DC PCSB has long used the Qualitative Site Review (QSR) as part of its oversight process. The QSR provides […]

AI Integration in Public Charter Schools

AI Integration in Public Charter Schools

DC public charter schools are exploring ways to use AI to support teaching and learning. Schools like Richard Wright PCS and Washington Leadership Academy PCS are integrating AI into their programs while emphasizing that it should enhance learning and critical thinking, not replace them. In this changing era of technology, many schools are turning to […]

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