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March 9 Board Meeting: Celebrating Academic Growth, Resilience, and Milestones

March 9 Board Meeting: Celebrating Academic Growth, Resilience, and Milestones

At the March 9 board meeting, leaders and educators took time to reflect on the progress happening across our schools. The evening centered on a simple but powerful reminder: this is why we do what we do. The theme of the meeting was Caps, Gowns, and Growth with a focus on celebrating academic growth, student resilience, and […]

The Educator’s Playlist: Honoring Women’s History Month with Music and Inspiration

The Educator’s Playlist: Honoring Women’s History Month with Music and Inspiration

As we celebrate Women’s History Month 2026 and its theme, “Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future,” we’re amplifying the voices of female educators – past and present – who are shaping education in the District. The Educator’s Playlist is a tribute to the songs that fuel their passion, spark resilience, and embody the power of […]

A Student-Led Approach to Mental Health in DC Public Charter Schools

A Student-Led Approach to Mental Health in DC Public Charter Schools

Across DC Public Charter Schools, students are taking the lead on mental health support through Our Minds Matter, a peer-led club that creates space for honest conversation, connection, and care. This school year, nine DC Public Charter Schools host Our Minds Matter clubs, including Capital City PCS, DC International School, Girls Global Academy PCS, Kingsman Academy PCS, […]

Learning Starts with Seeing Clearly

Learning Starts with Seeing Clearly

Every student deserves the chance to learn, explore, and grow with confidence, and for many, a clear vision is a critical part of that journey. For many students, clear vision is a critical part of that journey—students who struggle to see the board or read a book often face unnecessary barriers to learning and participation. […]

DC PCSB Highlights “Hidden Figures” in DC Public Charter Schools for Black History Month

DC PCSB Highlights “Hidden Figures” in DC Public Charter Schools for Black History Month

During February, DC PCSB highlighted many of the heroes behind the scenes in DC public charter schools, showcasing their important work that deserves recognition. This year’s national Black History Month theme, “A Century of Black History Commemorations,” marks the 100th anniversary of this important observance. To honor the milestone, we launched a special social media campaign, […]

Planning Ahead for Spring Break

February 27, 2026

Planning Ahead for Spring Break

You can find a table below listing all spring break dates for the 2025-26 school year. We post blogs like this throughout the school year to keep the public informed about schools’ schedules. School Name Break Dates Academy of Hope Adult PCS April 13-17 Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS April 13-17 AppleTree Early Learning PCS April […]

February Board Meeting: Balancing Autonomy, Accountability, Innovation, and Results

February 26, 2026

February Board Meeting: Balancing Autonomy, Accountability, Innovation, and Results

During its Feb. 23 meeting, the DC Public Charter School Board (DC PCSB) focused on the theme: Beyond the Report: How Evaluations Shape School Success. The meeting began with Executive Director Dr. Michelle Walker-Davis acknowledging that leaders are navigating winter weather disruptions, adjusting instructional plans, and preparing for detailed evaluations, all while maintaining day-to-day operations. “Our […]

Understanding DC PCSB’s Financial Analysis Report

Operations , Oversight

February 18, 2026

Understanding DC PCSB’s Financial Analysis Report

In a dynamic funding and enrollment environment, the Financial Analysis Report (FAR) serves as the sector’s shared reference point for understanding school financial health over time. Each year, DC PCSB produces the FAR to disclose the combined financial health of the sector and the individual financial health of every local education agency (LEA), translating complex […]

Sharing the Love: DC Public Charter School Students Bring Valentine Cheer to the Community

February 12, 2026

Sharing the Love: DC Public Charter School Students Bring Valentine Cheer to the Community

This Valentine’s Day season, some DC public charter schools are showing that learning extends well beyond the classroom. Through the Valentines for Kids Campaign, students across the city are channeling creativity, compassion, and community spirit into handmade Valentine’s Day cards for children and adults in hospitals, nursing homes, and care facilities throughout the region. ValentinesByKids.org is […]

The Goodwill Excel Center Celebrates 10 Years of Providing Quality Education at January Graduation

February 10, 2026

The Goodwill Excel Center Celebrates 10 Years of Providing Quality Education at January Graduation

Graduates with bright eyes and even brighter aspirations walked across the stage on Jan. 16 to earn their high school diplomas, marking the largest January graduating class in the ten years that the Goodwill Excel Center (GEC) PCS has been serving adult learners in Washington, DC. “When I walked across the stage, the vibes were […]

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