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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. 

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. 

Text on photo reads: DC PCSB Expands Translation Efforts Article

DC PCSB Expands Translation Efforts

DC PCSB expands translation efforts to strengthen dialogue between families, school communities, and DC residents.

Text on photo reads: Executive Director Dr. Michelle Walker-Davis Applauds Confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Kentaji Brown Jackson Article

Executive Director Dr. Michelle Walker-Davis Applauds Confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson

Dr. Michelle Walker-Davis Applauds Confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson

REDIforWellness Article

Highlighting #REDIforWellness Efforts at DC Public Charter Schools

Throughout March, DC PCSB focused on the theme of wellness. We highlighted those in our community who are caring for the mental health of students and educators.

Teacher and Staff Vaccination Rate for DC Public Charter Schools Article

Teacher and Staff Vaccination Rate for DC Public Charter Schools

The DC Public Charter School Board announced precent of teachers and staff working at DC public charter schools have received a full course of a vaccination against COVID-19. 

Random Acts of Kindness DC PCSB Article

Random Acts of Kindness: Q&A with KIPP DC - Arts and Technology PCS Educator, Azel Prather Jr.

To celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Week, we reached out to Azel Prather Jr., an elementary school teacher in Washington, DC at KIPP DC - Arts and Technology Academy PCS.

DR Walker Davis Statement Article

Dr. Michelle Walker-Davis' Statement on Mayor Bowser's Announcement on Investments in District Public Schools

DC PCSB's Executive Director, Dr. Michelle Walker-Davis releases statement on Mayor Bowser's Historic Investments in DC Public Education