Newsroom

We share information with the public in various ways: our website, email updates, and social media. We encourage you to follow our social media feeds for current information: At Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn.

Media Inquiries and Interview Requests

Direct all requests for interviews with the Executive Director, members of the Board or staff to Tomeika Bowden at [email protected].

Speaking Requests or School Visits

Direct all requests to visit a school or for a representative of the Board to speak at an event to Tomeika Bowden at [email protected].

Public Meetings

The DC Public Charter School Board holds monthly public meetings to discuss various issues related to public charter schools. The public and media are welcomed to attend. The location and time of the meetings are available, clicking here. 

New School Article

Board Approves One Out of Four DC Public Charter School Applications

Global Citizens PCS is a dual language elementary school that will offer Mandarin and Spanish immersion.

COVID19 Article

Impact of COVID-19 on Accountability

During tonight's board meeting, Chairman Cruz made remarks about the impact of COVID-19 on school accountability.  

Board Meeting Article

Board Postpones March 16 Public Meeting

 The Board Meeting that was scheduled for March 16 will take place on March 23. More details will be sent next week.    

Spring Break Graphic Article

Spring Break Dates 2020

Below is a list of each DC Public Charter School's spring break dates. Any questions regarding these dates should be sent to individual LEA leadership.

News Article

February Newsletter: Black Educators Making a Difference

February: Black Educators Making a Difference

February Article

African American Charter School Founders and Leaders are Making a Difference

The DC Public Charter School Board provides oversight to 67 local education agencies (LEAs) or nonprofits. Of the 67 LEAs, 35 are ran by African Americans.

Winter Break Schedule Article

2020 Winter Break Dates

Winter Break is right around the corner. Here is a list of each DC Public Charter School's winter break dates. Please direct questions to the school.

January Newsletter Article

January Newsletter: Quality Matters: Personalizing the Learning Experience for Students

Quality Matters: Personalizing the Learning Experience for Students

Applications Article

Four Groups Seek to Open Public Charter Schools

The board received four proposals to open new public charter schools.