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April 27 Board Meeting Recap: Advancing Transparency, Strengthening Trust

April 27 Board Meeting Recap: Advancing Transparency, Strengthening Trust

Board Chair Adamoh-Faniyan opened the meeting by welcoming fellow Board members and acknowledging the passing of former Board Chair Darren Woodruff. She honored his legacy of principled leadership and deep dedication to students and school quality, noting the lasting impact of his service on the Board’s work today. Chair Adamoh-Faniyan also recognized the significant effort […]

Honoring the Class of 2026: A Journey Completed, A Future Unfolding

Honoring the Class of 2026: A Journey Completed, A Future Unfolding

Walking across the stage is an accomplishment truly worthy of praise. The long nights, early mornings, and obstacles that students have faced throughout their school career all culminated in one day of joy, celebration, and pride in accomplishing a goal years in the making. The time for celebrating with students at their ceremonies is drawing […]

Public Charter Schools Reviews and Renewals for School Year 2025-26

Public Charter Schools Reviews and Renewals for School Year 2025-26

Each year, DC PCSB conducts charter reviews to ensure schools are meeting the high standards our students and families deserve. These reviews, required under the School Reform Act, provide a comprehensive look at academic performance, legal compliance, and financial health to determine whether a school’s charter should be continued, continued with conditions, or revoked. If […]

March 23 Board Meeting: Continuing the Celebration of Academic Growth and Student Success

March 23 Board Meeting: Continuing the Celebration of Academic Growth and Student Success

The theme of our March 23 Board meeting remains the same as the March 9 meeting, “Caps, Gowns, and Growth, as we continue to look forward to what comes next and finishing the school year with purpose. “Across our city, students are heading into Spring Break, wrapping up third-quarter milestones, preparing for testing season, and […]

Music in Our Schools Month – Meet Teacher Willie Howell

Music in Our Schools Month – Meet Teacher Willie Howell

March is Music in Our Schools Month, and we’re spotlighting a story that hits all the right notes. From global stages to the classroom, Willie Howell III isn’t just teaching music, he’s opening doors. In his world, students don’t just listen. They create. They experiment. They discover their voice and, more importantly, their confidence. And […]

Strategies Driving Student Growth Across DC Charter Schools

Strategies Driving Student Growth Across DC Charter Schools

Across Washington, DC’s public charter sector, schools are implementing strategies designed to accelerate student learning and close achievement gaps. While each school’s approach reflects the needs of its community, several themes consistently emerge: data-informed instruction, high-impact tutoring, embedded interventions during the school day, and strong investments in teacher development. This blog is the first in […]

Dr. Michelle Walker-Davis Selected as Pahara Fellow, Joining National Network of Education Leaders

Dr. Michelle Walker-Davis Selected as Pahara Fellow, Joining National Network of Education Leaders

Dr. Michelle Walker-Davis, Executive Director of the DC Public Charter School Board, has been selected as a Fellow with the Pahara Institute, a prestigious national program that brings together leaders dedicated to improving public education systems. Washington, DC — Dr. Michelle Walker-Davis, DC Public Charter School Board Executive Director, has been selected as a Fellow […]

DC PCSB Board Elects New Officers to Strengthen DC’s Charter School Sector

DC PCSB Board Elects New Officers to Strengthen DC’s Charter School Sector

The DC Public Charter School Board has elected a new slate of officers to guide the Board’s work in the year ahead—bringing together leaders with deep experience in education, governance, and community leadership. Each year, the Board elects its leadership from among its members, selecting officers who will help guide the Board’s oversight and accountability responsibilities. […]

Global Learning in Action at Stokes School: French Consul Judges Spelling Bee

Global Learning in Action at Stokes School: French Consul Judges Spelling Bee

Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Public Charter School hosted its second annual “Épelle-Moi,” the French Spelling Bee, earlier last year. The event celebrated language mastery, confidence, and community as students demonstrated their dedication to French immersion learning. Special guests included officials from the Embassy of France and the Alliance Française who helped make the day […]

DC Public Charter School Educators Share What Keeps Them Going

DC Public Charter School Educators Share What Keeps Them Going

At the EmpowerEd Teacher Solutions Summit, DC public charter school teachers reflect on the purpose and passion that drive their work every day. Teaching is demanding work. Yet for many public charter school educators in Washington DC, the motivation to step into the classroom each day comes from a powerful source: their students. At the […]

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