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Which Schools are Under Review During the 2024-25 School Year? Public Charter School Reviews and Renewals

January 10, 2025

Which Schools are Under Review During the 2024-25 School Year? Public Charter School Reviews and Renewals

It’s that time of year again—reviews and renewals will soon be underway. As part of the School Reform Act (SRA), the DC Public Charter School Board (DC PCSB) is required to review the performance of each DC public charter school at least once every five years. After 15 years, every school must submit a renewal […]

Kingsman Academy PCS Shows Why Alternative Schools Matter

January 9, 2025

Kingsman Academy PCS Shows Why Alternative Schools Matter

The piece is written through the lens of a school founder. Kingsman Academy PCS steps up for students who might otherwise be overlooked. Founded in 2015 to address a significant gap in the city’s educational landscape, the school provides a vital safety net for learners who may encounter challenges in traditional settings. Alternative schools like Kingsman […]

Ensuring Every Student Gets the Support They Deserve

December 18, 2024

Ensuring Every Student Gets the Support They Deserve

DC PCSB is deeply committed to making sure every student—especially those with disabilities—has access to the quality education they deserve. That’s why we’ve put a strong policy in place to hold public charter schools accountable for complying with all federal and local laws regarding students with disabilities. This policy is not only about legal compliance […]

How Oversight is Helping Emerging Multilingual Learners Succeed

December 17, 2024

How Oversight is Helping Emerging Multilingual Learners Succeed

Students whose first language isn’t English bring many strengths to the classroom but also face unique challenges. How do we ensure that these students have the support and resources they need to navigate the complex journey of becoming multilingual? Imagine being a student who walks into a classroom where the language being spoken isn’t their […]

Shopping for the Perfect School at EdFEST

December 16, 2024

Shopping for the Perfect School at EdFEST

Hundreds of parents and guardians headed to Eastern High School and the DC Armory for some shopping. Not for holiday gifts but for the school that their child will call MY School in the 2025-26 school year. This year’s EdFEST school fair makes it easy for families to explore the city’s public school options for students in grades […]

Navigating Financial Oversight: A School’s Journey on the Financial Monitoring List

December 6, 2024

Navigating Financial Oversight: A School’s Journey on the Financial Monitoring List

The Financial Monitoring List is the first escalation step taken by DC PCSB to track public charter LEAs that show signs of financial instability. Public charter LEAs are placed on this Monitoring List for a combination of factors like low cash reserves, high debt ratios, or issues with budget management.

Turning Hope into Action for Adult Learners at Academy of Hope

December 4, 2024

Turning Hope into Action for Adult Learners at Academy of Hope

AoH’s Decade of Impact event honored 10 years of becoming the eighth adult public charter school in the District of Columbia, changing lives through education. This is a testament to their unwavering commitment to adult learners. On most days, the multi-purpose room at Academy of Hope Adult Public Charter School (AoH) buzzes with activity—with eager adult […]

Wrapping Up the Journey: Reflecting on the Impact of Our Strategic Roadmap

November 25, 2024

Wrapping Up the Journey: Reflecting on the Impact of Our Strategic Roadmap

At the October 28, 2024 Board Meeting, we officially concluded our 2021-24 Strategic Roadmap. For the past three years, the Strategic Roadmap guided our efforts in three strategic priority areas: Excellent Schools, Enduring Partnerships, and Effective Organization. Each strategic priority has goals and metrics we used to measure our progress. As we reflect on our progress throughout […]

March to the Mailbox: I Hit Submit!

November 12, 2024

March to the Mailbox: I Hit Submit!

Congratulations to the Capital City PCS Class of 2025! They celebrated their college applications with their annual March to the Mailbox: I Hit Submit! event. We had the pleasure of attending, and the pride the school has for their students was inspiring. The senior class at Capital City PCS were greeted by cheers and screams […]

Eagle Academy PCS Closes Its Doors

August 19, 2024

Eagle Academy PCS Closes Its Doors

The Eagle Academy Board made the tough decision to close the school. This page provides helpful information to Eagle Academy PCS students, families, and staff. September 13, 2024 Today, 323 of Eagle Academy PCS students are currently enrolled at either a DC public school or a DC public charter school. We thank all of our […]

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