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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

DC CAPE Results Show Strong Progress Across Public Charter Schools

August 21, 2025

DC CAPE Results Show Strong Progress Across Public Charter Schools

The 2025 DC CAPE (Comprehensive Assessments of Progress in Education) results are in, and the data tell a powerful story of progress across our sector, driven by the hard work of students, teachers, families, and school leaders who are committed to ensuring every child in DC has access to a quality education. In English Language […]

June 2 Board Meeting Highlights

June 2 Board Meeting Highlights

During the June Board Meeting— the first of two scheduled for this month — the DC Public Charter School Board discussed the continuance of Paul Public Charter School and Capital City Public Charter School, both located in Ward 4, recently completed their 25-year charter reviews. Here is a recap of the decisions: Paul PCS Paul PCS […]

Celebrating the Class of 2025: Achievements and New Beginnings

Celebrating the Class of 2025: Achievements and New Beginnings

Graduating from high school is a remarkable milestone that marks the end of one chapter and the exciting beginning of another. It’s a time to celebrate all the hard work, dedication, and growth that students have poured into their education over the years. We recognize not just academic achievements, but the resilience and determination it […]

I Dream PCS Relinquishes Charter, School Will Close at the end of the School Year

I Dream PCS Relinquishes Charter, School Will Close at the end of the School Year

Following a comprehensive charter review, I Dream Public Charter School, located in Ward 7 will close at the end of this school year. The final day for students and staff is June 18. As part of its oversight responsibilities, the DC Public Charter School Board (DC PCSB) conducts rigorous evaluations to assess school performance against academic, […]

Which Schools are Under Review During the 2024-25 School Year? Public Charter School Reviews and Renewals

January 10, 2025

Which Schools are Under Review During the 2024-25 School Year? Public Charter School Reviews and Renewals

It’s that time of year again—reviews and renewals will soon be underway. As part of the School Reform Act (SRA), the DC Public Charter School Board (DC PCSB) is required to review the performance of each DC public charter school at least once every five years. After 15 years, every school must submit a renewal […]

Navigating Financial Oversight: A School’s Journey on the Financial Monitoring List

December 6, 2024

Navigating Financial Oversight: A School’s Journey on the Financial Monitoring List

The Financial Monitoring List is the first escalation step taken by DC PCSB to track public charter LEAs that show signs of financial instability. Public charter LEAs are placed on this Monitoring List for a combination of factors like low cash reserves, high debt ratios, or issues with budget management.

Wrapping Up the Journey: Reflecting on the Impact of Our Strategic Roadmap

November 25, 2024

Wrapping Up the Journey: Reflecting on the Impact of Our Strategic Roadmap

At the October 28, 2024 Board Meeting, we officially concluded our 2021-24 Strategic Roadmap. For the past three years, the Strategic Roadmap guided our efforts in three strategic priority areas: Excellent Schools, Enduring Partnerships, and Effective Organization. Each strategic priority has goals and metrics we used to measure our progress. As we reflect on our progress throughout […]

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