In our new series, “Why a Charter,” we showcase why public charter schools are great options for students in DC by highlighting unique programs across the LEAs we serve.  Fall is harvest season and at Bridges and DC Bilingual PCS, that spirit is in full bloom. Scholars and staff are planting, growing, and now harvesting […]

We’ve taken to social media to highlight new DC public charter school leaders. Because the names and faces behind the work matter as much as the work itself. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, we’re welcoming new school leaders to the DC public charter school community. Check out our social media campaign for graphics featuring their names, positions, […]

Community College Preparatory Academy Public Charter School celebrated a historic milestone on Sept. 26 with the ribbon-cutting of the C. Vanessa Spinner Educational Campus, the first facility in Ward 8 intentionally designed for adult learners. Since its founding in 2013, the school has grown from its inaugural class of fewer than 130 students to enrolling […]

The September DC PCSB Board meeting focused on strengthening relationships between families, schools, and the broader community as we begin the school year. As we shared last month, the Board will focus each meeting around a central theme that reflects our priorities. Last night, we focused on “Fall into Accountability,” which reaffirmed our commitment to readiness, […]

Reviewing applications for new charter schools is among the important things we do as an authorizer. Our mission is to ensure that DC public charter schools are environments where all students, especially those in historically marginalized groups, thrive. We set a high bar for approving applications so that we may provide families with the high-quality […]

WASHINGTON, DC — The Executive Director of the DC Public Charter School Board, Dr. Michelle J. Walker-Davis, issued the following statement about the Public Charter School Safety Town Hall held this evening for DC Public Charter School families: “Tonight’s Public Charter School Safety Town Hall is about reaffirming our shared commitment to ensuring every student feels […]

Attendees joined a virtual School Safety Town Hall on Sept. 4 to discuss ongoing efforts to ensure that the District’s public charter schools students and families feel safe. Moderated by Chair Shantelle Wright and hosted by DC PCSB in partnership with the DC Charter Alliance, the Deputy Mayor for Education, and the Metropolitan Police Department […]

Access to clean, safe drinking water is a fundamental right, and in schools, it’s a critical component of student health and safety. DC PCSB has taken proactive steps to ensure the water public charter school students drink every day is free from harmful contaminants like lead. 1,807 devices (3,614 samples) were tested for lead in […]

DC International is kicking off the 2025–26 school year with plenty of momentum, thanks to an unforgettable 2024-25 school year of student achievements. From scholarships to championships, performances to fellowships, DCI scholars proved that their brilliance knows no bounds. Here’s a look back at last year’s accomplishments. Middle School Stars Two young writers made their […]

The August 2025 meeting of the DC Public Charter School Board marked the first of the new school year and set the tone for the months ahead. This year, the Board will focus each meeting around a central theme to highlight our priorities, connect discussions to the lived experiences of students and families, and underscore […]