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Briya Graduates 110 Students Ready to Shape the Future of Early Learning

Briya Graduates 110 Students Ready to Shape the Future of Early Learning

When 45-year-old Rafael Raymundo walked into his first early childhood education class at Briya Public Charter School, he immediately noticed something: he was one of the only men in the room. For a moment, he questioned whether he belonged. “The first week, I thought all the time about that,” Rafael recalled. “I saw only women in […]

DC Public Charter School Students Compete in DC’s First Statewide Math Competition

DC Public Charter School Students Compete in DC’s First Statewide Math Competition

On May 14, math took center stage as students in grades 3–12 from across the District teamed up to solve challenging problems, compete for victory, and most importantly, have fun doing what they love. The competition featured two divisions: an Elementary Division for grades 3–5 and a Secondary Division for students in grades 6–8 and […]

Making LEA Submissions Simpler: What’s Changing and Why It Matters

Making LEA Submissions Simpler: What’s Changing and Why It Matters

DC PCSB has updated the LEA Submission Calendar to make reporting requirements simpler and easier for schools to manage. The changes provide clearer guidance and greater transparency, helping school staff spend more time focused on supporting students and their communities. For public charter school leaders and staff, managing LEA submission requirements can be complicated. With […]

School’s Out! The Last Day of School for Every DC Public Charter School

School’s Out! The Last Day of School for Every DC Public Charter School

The last day of school is almost here, bringing excitement for summer adventures and a well-deserved break. As the school year comes to a close, take a look at the last day of school for each DC public charter school. Across Washington, DC, the final days of the school year are here. Starting tomorrow and […]

DC Public Charter Schools Recognized at Inaugural AP Excellence Event

DC Public Charter Schools Recognized at Inaugural AP Excellence Event

The College and Career Readiness Team, in partnership with College Board, hosted a special recognition ceremony, honoring the ten DC high schools named to the 2025 Advanced Placement (AP) School Honor Roll by College Board, three of which were DC public charter schools. Educators, school leaders, and students all joined in on the celebration, The Power […]

Student Voice Meets Civic Leadership at DC International

Student Voice Meets Civic Leadership at DC International

DCI senior Edwin Acevedo turned his goal into reality by interviewing Muriel Bowser, gaining firsthand experience in journalism and civic engagement. His achievement demonstrates how students can build skills, make connections, and create meaningful opportunities through real-world learning. When students are given authentic opportunities to lead, create, and engage with their community, powerful things can happen. […]

DC PCSB Educators Honored at 2026 OSSE Awards Ceremony

DC PCSB Educators Honored at 2026 OSSE Awards Ceremony

During National Charter Schools Week, educators from across the District gathered on May 11 to celebrate excellence, leadership, and impact at the 2026 OSSE Educator Awards Ceremony, a powerful reminder that with every student success story is an educator changing lives every day. As DC State Superintendent of Education, Dr. Antoinette Mitchell shared during the ceremony, […]

2026 Charter School Summer Offerings and Programs

2026 Charter School Summer Offerings and Programs

Summer programming across public charter schools is robust, with a strong mix of academic support, enrichment, and career-focused opportunities. 218 summer programs are being offered across 53 public charter LEAs, reflecting a strong sector-wide commitment to summer learning. Academic learning is the primary focus. Many programs help students build skills, stay on track, or catch […]

Fun, Festivities, and a Look Toward the Future: Enrollment Saturday

Fun, Festivities, and a Look Toward the Future: Enrollment Saturday

On May 2, My School DC’s Enrollment Saturday brought energy, excitement, and a one-stop opportunity for families to enroll and re-enroll for the upcoming year at many DC public charter schools. Across the city, DC public charter schools opened their doors to support families through the enrollment process while creating welcoming, fun, community-centered experiences. These […]

Building Sustainable Opportunities for Adult Learners

Building Sustainable Opportunities for Adult Learners

Adult education sits at the center of our nation’s workforce and economic challenges, with more than 36 million Americans facing low literacy. Innovative models like adult public charter schools are showing what’s possible when learning is designed around the realities of adult learners. By Dr. Michelle Walker-Davis On April 14, I had the opportunity to […]

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