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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 tbowden@dcpcsb.org.

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 tbowden@dcpcsb.org.

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. 

Graduation ceremonies for DC Public Charter Schools Article

Celebrating the Class of 2022

It’s that time of year again–graduation season! Listed below are the 2022 high school and adult public charter schools (PCS) graduation ceremony dates. DC PCSB is still receiving information from schools and will update this list as information becomes available.

DC Immunization Guide 2022-23 Article

DC Student Immunization Requirements

Learn what families and schools need to know about DC student immunization requirements for the 2022-23 school year.

graphic that says reflecting on AAPI Heritage month Article

Reflecting on Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Lea Crusey, Chair of the DC Public Charter School Board issued the following statement in celebration of of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

Charter Schools Week 2022 Banner Article

Recognizing National Charter Schools Week

National Charter School Week Runs from May 8-14, 2022

Girls Global PCS Implements Innovative Teaching and Learning Strategies with Athletes on Cheerleading Team Article

Girls Global PCS Implements Innovative Teaching and Learning Strategies with Athletes on Cheerleading Team

To round out our April spotlights on innovative teaching and learning strategies inside and out of the classroom, DC PCSB  connected with

Designing New Tools to Measure Student Learning in Schools Article

Designing New Tools to Measure Student Learning in Schools

This blog series will share information about our efforts to develop a new tool to measure student progress. 

Mask Mandates in DC Public Charter Schools Article

Mask Mandates

DC Health gives public charter schools discretion in determining mask requirements.

DC Wildflower Q & A Article

Q&A with DC Wildflower PCS

On April 18, the DC PCSB Board unanimously approved DC Wildflower to open its first school in the fall of 2022.  

2022 Mystery Caller Initiative Article

2022 Mystery Caller Initiative Results

Annual initiative ensures public charter schools are open and accessible to all DC students.