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 tbowden@dcpcsb.org.

Speaking Requests or to Visit a School

Direct all requests to visit a school or for a representative of the Board to speak at an event to Aliya Drake at adrake@dcpcsb.org.  

Public Meetings

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

Recruitment Fair Article

Now More Than Ever: Teach DC

Come chat with 50+ schools and educator prep programs to learn about opportunities for the 2020-2021 school year at the DC Virtual Recruitment Fair!

DC Virtual Teacher Recruitment Fair: May 6 & 7

Unreachable Students Article

As School Continues Online, Public Charter Schools Report the Number of Hard-to-Reach Students

As schools remain closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some schools are unable to reach students.

April Newsletter Article

April Newsletter: Distance Learning: School's Back in Session

The DC Public Charter School Board continues to collaborate with DCPS, the DME, OSSE, and other city agencies to support all students during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Safety Measure Article

DC PCSB Implements New Security Safeguards for Virtual Meetings

        

Free Counseling Sessions Article

Support For Participants Attending Monday Night’s Board Meeting

DC Public Charter School Board would like to offer support to every individual that attended Monday night’s board meeting. 

School Closing Article

Public Charter School Important Dates

Learn individual public charter schools' last day of school, the first day of summer scho

Meal Sites Article

Emancipation Day Charter School Meal Sites

       

Data Article

SY 20-21 Lottery Results and Waitlist Data

On March 27, 2020, My School DC released the results of the SY 20-21 lottery. The results show that more families seek a seat at a Tier 1 PK-12 public charter school.

Authorizer Article

How One Charter School Authorizer is Responding to COVID-19

Scott Pearson, Executive Director of the Public Charter School Board, pens a piece about the critical role authorizers have in responding to COVID-19.