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Celebrating DC’s 2027 Teacher of the Year

October 27, 2026

Celebrating DC’s 2027 Teacher of the Year

Great teachers do more than teach lessons. They change lives. Just ask the students at Thurgood Marshall Academy Public Charter School. On Oct. 26, students, educators, and city leaders gathered to celebrate Ramon Griffin, DC’s 2027 Teacher of the Year, recognizing an educator whose passion extends far beyond the classroom. For Griffin, who teaches African […]

Friendship Armstrong Students Spread Kindness One Post-it at a Time

October 9, 2026

Friendship Armstrong Students Spread Kindness One Post-it at a Time

Sometimes, the smallest gestures make the biggest impact. At Friendship Armstrong Public Charter School, students are proving that a few encouraging words and a colorful Post-it note can go a long way toward building a kinder, more connected school community. On Friday, Oct. 9, Friendship Armstrong will celebrate National Positive Post-it Day with a schoolwide art installation that […]

Why a Charter: Inspired Teaching PCS’s Innovative Approach to Learning

September 15, 2026

Why a Charter: Inspired Teaching PCS’s Innovative Approach to Learning

The moment we walked through the classroom doors, it was obvious something special was in the works. In our latest episode of Why a Charter, we stepped inside their Intersession podcasting class. Here, learners aren’t just exploring uncommon topics, they’re also using the space to build genuine connections with their peers. Isaac, a student participating in […]

First Day, Bright Future: Celebrating the Promise of Public Charter Education

September 4, 2026

First Day, Bright Future: Celebrating the Promise of Public Charter Education

There is nothing quite like the energy and excitement of the first day of school! Dr. Michelle Walker-Davis, DC PCSB Executive Director, kicked off her first school visit of the 2026–27 school year at E.L. Haynes Public Charter School. From the moment of arrival, the joy, anticipation, and sense of possibility that come with a […]

Forty Scholars, 9 Schools, One Unforgettable Moment: Inside the 2026 Rainbow Graduation

August 27, 2026

Forty Scholars, 9 Schools, One Unforgettable Moment: Inside the 2026 Rainbow Graduation

Hosted annually in partnership with DC PCSB and the DC Charter School Alliance, Rainbow Graduation honors resilient scholars who overcame significant obstacles to finish their academic requirements and reach the finish line. The energy was electric on Friday, August 14, as 40 DC public charter school students stepped across the stage to officially claim their […]

Introducing UnCHARTERed Territory: Conversations Shaping the Future of Education

August 11, 2026

Introducing UnCHARTERed Territory: Conversations Shaping the Future of Education

Hosted by DC Public Charter School’s Executive Director, Dr. Michelle Walker-Davis, “UnCHARTERed Territory” is a vibrant, solutions-focused podcast dedicated to the people, the places, and the possibilities that define DC’s public charter schools. Get ready, you’ll hear from some of the most recognizable voices across DC’s public charter school community. In candid conversations with Dr. Walker-Davis, […]

Empowering Future Leaders: Cesar Chavez PCS Scholars Intern at DC PCSB

Empowering Future Leaders: Cesar Chavez PCS Scholars Intern at DC PCSB

As the school year wound down, rising seniors Jeremiah, Zakirah, and Denim stepped out of the classroom and into the offices of the DC Public Charter School Board (DC PCSB). Through the Cesar Chavez PCS Fellowship Program, these three scholars spent two and a half weeks immersed in our External Affairs Department, gaining hands-on experience […]

Districtwide Safety Summit Celebrates New School Safety Office

Districtwide Safety Summit Celebrates New School Safety Office

What does it take to create safer schools? According to leaders from across the city, it starts with partnership. That was the focus of this year’s Districtwide Campus Safety Summit held on July 16, 2026. DC Public Charter School Board Executive Director Dr. Michelle J. Walker-Davis joined Deputy Mayor for Education (DME) Paul Kihn, school […]

Healthy Friction Makes Stronger Schools

Healthy Friction Makes Stronger Schools

Strong charter sectors are built on two essential principles: autonomy and accountability. While school leaders and authorizers do not always agree, those differences are not signs of dysfunction. When approached with transparency, trust, and a shared commitment to students, they become opportunities to strengthen schools and improve outcomes. That was the focus of “Healthy Friction: […]

AI Integration in Public Charter Schools

AI Integration in Public Charter Schools

DC public charter schools are exploring ways to use AI to support teaching and learning. Schools like Richard Wright PCS and Washington Leadership Academy PCS are integrating AI into their programs while emphasizing that it should enhance learning and critical thinking, not replace them. In this changing era of technology, many schools are turning to […]

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