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 on our website.

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.

Inclement Weather Article

Inclement Weather Closures and Delays

View inclement weather school closures and delays.

Dec Newsletter Article

December Newsletter: Celebrating Top-Performing Public Charter Schools

Celebrating Top-Performing Public Charter Schools

BP Awards Article

DC Public Charter School Board Announces 2019 Best Practice Award Winners

     

Testimony Article

DC Public Charter School Board Executive Director Testifies at Master Facilities Plan Hearing

DC Public Charter School Board Executive Director Testifies at Master Facilities Plan Hearing

Reviews & Renewals Article

Review and Renewal Toolkit for Schools

Every five years, a public charter school’s board of trustees and school leadership goes through either a review or renewal of its charter.