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January Board Meeting Kicks off with Focus on Oversight, Access, and Opportunity

January 29, 2026

January Board Meeting Kicks off with Focus on Oversight, Access, and Opportunity

The first board meeting of the year on Jan. 26 opened with a clear message: students remain at the center of the Board’s work. Vice Chair Jim Sandman framed the evening around the theme “New Year, Still Here for Students,” underscoring the Board’s renewed focus on strong oversight and continuous improvement across the charter sector. […]

Capital Village PCS to Close at End of School Year

January 27, 2026

Capital Village PCS to Close at End of School Year

Capital Village Public Charter School has announced that it will complete the current school year and relinquish its charter in June 2026. The school will continue full operations through the end of the school year under its charter with DC PCSB. As part of this transition, Capital Village PCS is exploring a potential partnership with […]

Who, What, and Why: The DC Public Charter School Board

January 22, 2026

Who, What, and Why: The DC Public Charter School Board

The DC Public Charter School Board (DC PCSB) is an independent government agency of the District of Columbia, created in 1996, led by a volunteer seven-member board. As the sole public charter school authorizer in our nation’s capital, DC PCSB provides oversight to 133 public charter schools, serving grades PK-12 and adult, which are managed […]

Welcoming New Board Leadership

January 15, 2026

Welcoming New Board Leadership

DC PCSB is excited to welcome three new members, completing a full seven-member volunteer Board dedicated to ensuring every public charter school student in the District has access to a quality education. Representing Wards 1, 2, and 4, these leaders bring deep expertise in education, public policy, civic leadership, and community engagement, strengthening the Board’s […]

Can Cash Support Improve High School Attendance? Digital Pioneers Academy Is Putting It to the Test

January 8, 2026

Can Cash Support Improve High School Attendance? Digital Pioneers Academy Is Putting It to the Test

Can paying high school seniors help them get to school more consistently? School leaders at Digital Pioneers Academy (DPA) are testing that question. DPA is partnering with the Rooted School Foundation to launch The $50 Study, an innovative program designed to support student well-being, financial capability, and school engagement through direct cash assistance. Through the program, 40 randomly selected DPA […]

December 12, 2025

December Board Meeting Wraps Up the Year & Powers Forward

During the December Board Meeting, DC PCSB is building on the momentum established over the past several months. As we shared earlier this school year, the Board will focus each meeting around a central theme that highlights the impact of public charter schools and our work. This month’s theme is “Looking Back, Planning Ahead”. It […]

Families Explore School Options at EdFEST 2025

December 11, 2025

Families Explore School Options at EdFEST 2025

Families across the District are exploring new possibilities for their student’s education as EdFEST 2025 brings together public and public charter schools for the city’s largest annual school fair. The two-day event comes just ahead of the My School DC lottery opening on Dec. 15 for the 2026–27 school year, offering families guidance as they prepare […]

DC PCSB Celebrates Launch of the Capital Math Collective

December 8, 2025

DC PCSB Celebrates Launch of the Capital Math Collective

The DC Public Charter School Board is proud to join city leaders and education partners in launching the Capital Math Collective, a $20 million public-private partnership dedicated to...

How Did DC Public Charter Schools Celebrate Thanksgiving?

December 2, 2025

How Did DC Public Charter Schools Celebrate Thanksgiving?

As the Thanksgiving season swept through DC, public charter schools found countless ways to celebrate. From community feasts to thoughtful expressions of gratitude, students and staff came together to honor the holiday in meaningful ways. The community at Meridian PCS indulged in their “Family Fall Feast,” where they played games and engaged in memorable conversation, […]

Celebrating Native American Heritage Month

November 19, 2025

Celebrating Native American Heritage Month

Each November, Native American Heritage Month celebrates the histories, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous peoples in the United States. First recognized nationally in 1990, the month grew through the efforts of Native leaders and advocates who sought greater awareness and appreciation of Indigenous history and sovereignty. Today, it stands as a reminder of both the […]

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