| 2018 School Quality Reports Released |
| Every year, we release our School Quality Reports, which assess the academic and non-academic performance of all public charter schools across Washington, DC. |
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For the third consecutive year, more students are attending a high-performing public charter school.
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| Congratulations to the Tier 1 Schools! |
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See more highlights here. We congratulate all of the 2018 Tier 1 PK-12 and adult public charter schools!
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| People of Public Charter Schools |
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Latin American Montessori Bilingual (LAMB) PCS
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 Photo Credit: LAMB PCS As a multilingual and multicultural family, a Spanish language and cultural immersion education was important to us. However, none of our neighborhood schools offer these options. We are fortunate to have had the choice to attend the Latin American Montessori Bilingual PCS. - Sherrell Pyatt Harrison, LAMB PCS parent Congratulations to LAMB PCS for achieving Tier 1 status. View their 2018 School Quality Report here. |
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How an AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS Parent Found a Great School for Her Child and a Great Place to Work for Herself
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 Photo Credit: Jeralyn Wiley Jeralyn Wiley is an AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS - Columbia Heights parent who lives in Ward 8 with her two children - one in sixth grade and the other in PK4. Here is her story: "I sought a school that could accommodate one’s transition to middle school, while ensuring the other was exceptionally prepared, both cognitively and emotionally for Kindergarten. Knowing this would be a challenge, I focused heavily on finding a great fit for my PK4 student first. By using the DC Public Charter School Board’s School Quality Report and many school visits to my top choices, I knew I wanted him in an AppleTree classroom. I was so impressed by the way the educators went the extra mile to work with Achievement Prep PCS's Kindergarten teachers to continue to challenge my son after he tested out of PK4 standards[...I]n June 2017, I decided to join the AppleTree Family as a Resident Teacher at [AppleTree Early Learning Center's] Douglas Knoll campus. It is such a joy to work everyday with individuals who serve both the students and families of the District’s most underserved wards. Many thanks to the DC Public Charter School Board for their work in ensuring parents are informed about the choices available to them in obtaining a quality education for their children. Additional thanks to my AppleTree colleagues for the opportunity to serve alongside you in our commitment to closing the achievement gap and preparing our students with the social, emotional, and cognitive skills necessary to be successful in kindergarten and beyond!" Congratulations to the following AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS campuses for achieving Tier 1 status (their 2018 School Quality Reports are linked): Columbia Heights, Lincoln Park, Oklahoma Avenue, and Southwest! |
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KIPP DC Promise Academy PCS is a 2018 National Blue Ribbon School
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KIPP DC Promise Academy PCS, whose mission is to prepare students for their journey to college by providing them with the tools to become critical thinkers, has become one of the 349 2018 National Blue Ribbon Schools. The award is based on a school’s overall academic performance and progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups. “Our staff’s hard work year after year has resulted in incredible achievements for our kids,” said Principal Erin Huseby. “I am so proud that Promise is not only one of the best schools in Washington, DC, but one of the best schools in the country.” Read more about their accomplishment here. Congratulations to KIPP DC Promise Academy PCS for achieving Tier 1 status! View their 2018 School Quality Report here. |
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DCI Principal Appreciates the Value of School Choice
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 Photo Credit: District of Columbia International School Deidra Bailey, a principal at District of Columbia International School (DCI), appreciates school choice, especially in DC. She enjoys seeing how different school programs across the city are serving students from different backgrounds who all need different things. Deidra feels that public charter schools are able to open doors for student learning and growth, which compelled her to join the DCI team, where her students gain fluency in a second language and follow an International Baccalaureate curriculum. She believes school choice is not just about having more choices; it is about having the right choices and finding the best fit for individual students. Congratulations to DC International School for achieving Tier 1 status! View their 2018 School Quality Report for their middle school here and their high school here. |
| Upcoming Events |
| Voices in School Choice - A Community Conversation DC PCSB will host two more community conversations to share how we define school quality and approve new public charter schools and learn from you about the types of schools and programs you would like to see in the city. Your input will help shape the future of education in our city. Join us at one of the conversations (childcare will be provided). For more information, please contact Nicole Newman at [email protected]. Thursday November 1 Tuesday November 6 November 19 - Board Meeting Watch the meeting on our website. Missed last month's meeting? Read a summary here. *Meeting location is subject to change. |