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Community College Preparatory Academy Expands Pathways for Adult Learners

September 30, 2025

Community College Preparatory Academy Expands Pathways for Adult Learners

Community College Preparatory Academy Public Charter School celebrated a historic milestone on Sept. 26 with the ribbon-cutting of the C. Vanessa Spinner Educational Campus, the first facility in Ward 8 intentionally designed for adult learners. Since its founding in 2013, the school has grown from its inaugural class of fewer than 130 students to enrolling […]

Accountability Is a Promise, Not a Punishment: How DC Is Strengthening Oversight for Public Charter Schools

September 16, 2025

Accountability Is a Promise, Not a Punishment: How DC Is Strengthening Oversight for Public Charter Schools

The September DC PCSB Board meeting focused on strengthening relationships between families, schools, and the broader community as we begin the school year. As we shared last month, the Board will focus each meeting around a central theme that reflects our priorities. Last night, we focused on “Fall into Accountability,” which reaffirmed our commitment to readiness, […]

DC PCSB Announces New Timeline for the 2026 New School Charter Application Cycle – Shifting Cycle to the Fall While Lengthening the Planning Year

September 9, 2025

DC PCSB Announces New Timeline for the 2026 New School Charter Application Cycle – Shifting Cycle to the Fall While Lengthening the Planning Year

Reviewing applications for new charter schools is among the important things we do as an authorizer. Our mission is to ensure that DC public charter schools are environments where all students, especially those in historically marginalized groups, thrive. We set a high bar for approving applications so that we may provide families with the high-quality […]

School Safety Town Hall Statement from Dr. Michelle Walker-Davis, Executive Director of the DC Public Charter School Board

September 5, 2025

School Safety Town Hall Statement from Dr. Michelle Walker-Davis, Executive Director of the DC Public Charter School Board

WASHINGTON, DC — The Executive Director of the DC Public Charter School Board, Dr. Michelle J. Walker-Davis, issued the following statement about the Public Charter School Safety Town Hall held this evening for DC Public Charter School families: “Tonight’s Public Charter School Safety Town Hall is about reaffirming our shared commitment to ensuring every student feels […]

School Safety Town Hall Addresses Community Concerns

September 5, 2025

School Safety Town Hall Addresses Community Concerns

Attendees joined a virtual School Safety Town Hall on Sept. 4 to discuss ongoing efforts to ensure that the District’s public charter schools students and families feel safe. Moderated by Chair Shantelle Wright and hosted by DC PCSB in partnership with the DC Charter Alliance, the Deputy Mayor for Education, and the Metropolitan Police Department […]

Lead Water Testing

September 4, 2025

Lead Water Testing

Access to clean, safe drinking water is a fundamental right, and in schools, it’s a critical component of student health and safety. DC PCSB has taken proactive steps to ensure the water public charter school students drink every day is free from harmful contaminants like lead. 1,807 devices (3,614 samples) were tested for lead in […]

Celebrating DC International’s Scholars and Looking Ahead

September 4, 2025

Celebrating DC International’s Scholars and Looking Ahead

DC International is kicking off the 2025–26 school year with plenty of momentum, thanks to an unforgettable 2024-25 school year of student achievements. From scholarships to championships, performances to fellowships, DCI scholars proved that their brilliance knows no bounds. Here’s a look back at last year’s accomplishments. Middle School Stars Two young writers made their […]

Back to Purpose: Starting Strong for Students: August 2025 DC PCSB Board Meeting Recap

September 2, 2025

Back to Purpose: Starting Strong for Students: August 2025 DC PCSB Board Meeting Recap

The August 2025 meeting of the DC Public Charter School Board marked the first of the new school year and set the tone for the months ahead. This year, the Board will focus each meeting around a central theme to highlight our priorities, connect discussions to the lived experiences of students and families, and underscore […]

Rainbow Graduation Honors the Class of 2025

September 2, 2025

Rainbow Graduation Honors the Class of 2025

As the new school year gets underway, one final celebration marked the start of the season: the Rainbow Graduation, honoring 51 graduates from 10 DC public charter schools. Family, friends, educators, and community leaders gathered to honor the hard work, determination, and dreams that brought each graduate to this milestone moment. Rainbow Graduation events are […]

Listening to Our Community: How it Improves our Work

September 2, 2025

Listening to Our Community: How it Improves our Work

At DC PCSB, we know that schools work hard every day to serve students, families, and communities. One of the ways we support that effort is by listening to the individuals that share concerns through our Community Complaint hotline. These concerns offer valuable insights into what’s working well—and where families and neighbors may be experiencing […]

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