Each year, DC PCSB conducts charter reviews to ensure schools are meeting the high standards our students and families deserve. These reviews, required under the School Reform Act, provide a comprehensive look at academic performance, legal compliance, and financial health to determine whether a school’s charter should be continued, continued with conditions, or revoked. If a school is in its 15th year of operation, the school will be either renewed or not renewed. Learn the difference between a review HERE and a renewal HERE.
This year’s evaluation cycle continues this important work to hold schools accountable and support strong outcomes for students across the District.
Below are the schools under evaluation this school year. We encourage you to come back to this blog following the Board meeting to see the outcomes of this year’s decisions.
5-Year Review
1. LEARN PCS
10-Year Review
1. Breakthrough PCS
2. Rocketship DC PCS
3. Washington Leadership PCS
15-Year Renewal
1. Richard Wright PCS
2. Shining Stars PCS
20-Year Review
1. Washington Latin PCS
25-Year Review
1. KIPP DC PCS
2. TMA PCS
Board Meeting Discussion, Board Decisions & Meeting Summary
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Shining Stars PCS (15-year renewal) – denied and placed on probation SEED PCS (out-of-cycle charter review) – approved with conditions |
Jan. 26, 2026 |
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LEARN DC PCS (five-year review) – approved without conditions Rocketship PCS (10-year review) – approved with conditions Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS (25-year review) – approved without conditions |
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Breakthrough Montessori PCS (five-year review) – approved without conditions Washington Leadership Academy PCS (10-year review) – approved without conditions |
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Washington Latin PCS (20-year review) – approved without conditions Richard Wright PCS (15-year renewal) – approved without conditions KIPP DC PCS (25-year review) – approved with conditions |
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Global Citizens PCS (five-year review) – approved without conditions Inspired Teaching PCS (15-year renewal) – approved without conditions Mundo Verde PCS (15-year renewal) – approved without conditions |
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The Next Step PCS (30-year renewal) – approved without conditions Briya PCS (20-year review) – approved without conditions Goodwill Excel Center PCS (10-year review) – approved without conditions St. Coletta PCS (20-year review) – approved without conditions |
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No Charter Reviews/Renewals |