All public school students deserve to learn in safe, inviting environments. Charters need equitable funding to maintain state-of-the-art schools. District leaders must fund the annual charter school facilities allotment increase at 3.1% in the FY27 budget. #DCProudCharterStrong

DC has the fairest per-pupil funding formula in the country. Let's not break it. Charter schools and DCPS should be funded equitably through the formula. City officials MUST fund ALL DC kids fairly. #DCProudCharterStrong

The most important voices in any conversation about education? Students, full stop. Right now, DC's young people are speaking before the DC Council. Thank you, @chmnmendelson.bsky.social, for putting youth voices front and center. #DCProudCharterStrong Tune in: www.youtube.com/live/NGrqTMj...

In honor of Women’s History Month, the DC Charter School Alliance was proud to be featured on a panel at this week’s DC PIE Network gathering. The event brought together members and organizations to connect, spark new ideas, and celebrate bold leadership!

Advance registration for NCSC26 closes April 20. Join the national charter community in New Orleans, June 24–26 (Wed–Fri). Register: conference.publiccharters.org/2026/registr...

Congratulations to Shukurat Adamoh-Faniyan on her election as Chair of the DC Public Charter School Board! 🎉 As a former teacher and school leader, and a DC charter school parent, she brings deep experience to this role. We look forward to working together for the good of DC's students

On the latest Leaders in Conversation, DC Alliance E.D. Ariel Johnson sits down with leaders from Briya PCS, YouthBuild PCS, and Monument Academy – three schools with distinct, innovative models designed to meet students where they are: Check it out: youtu.be/--xXcqCpRqE?...

Last month, we joined organizers & partners at the Wilson Building for a recognition ceremony honoring the Recess at the Capitol events. We’re incredibly grateful for the families who showed up last year to fight Congressional action that would have stripped $1B from DC's budget.

Last month, charter school staff participated in the Johns Hopkins Health & Education Corps Preventive Medicine & Wellness Workshop. We’re grateful for our partnership with Johns Hopkins and look forward to continuing to expand health and safety training opportunities for our school communities!

This #WomensHistoryMonth, we're spotlighting some of the women behind DC's public charter schools. First up: Dr. Euphemia Lofton Haynes, namesake of @elhaynespcs.bsky.social.

DC Alliance staff showed up last night for the 47,000+ students counting on city leaders to get the FY27 budget right. We were proud to join @mayorbowser.dc.gov's budget forum and make our voices heard. #DCProudCharterStrong

In celebration of #BlackHistoryMonth, we asked DC Charter School leaders to share a Black leader who inspires their work. Thank you to Dr. Marco Clark, Founder and CEO of Richard Wright PCS, who spoke about his hero, Dr. Benjamin E. Mays. 💙 Read more: dccharters.org/blog/celebra...

February is Career and Technical Education Month, and we invited Carlos Rosario PCS to share how its diverse programs, including CTE pathways, are equipping students with real-world skills and transforming lives across the city. Check it out: dccharters.org/blog/from-su...

To celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth, we asked DC Charter School leaders to share a Black leader who inspires them. Thank you to Dr. Tracy White, CEO of PAUL PCS, for honoring the legacy of PAUL founder Cecile Middleton, and for leading with vision and courage. Read more: dccharters.org/blog/celebra...

In celebration of #BlackHistoryMonth, we asked DC Charter School leaders to share a Black leader who inspires their work. Thank you to Ms. Laina Cox, Head of School at Capital City PCS, for inspiring students to change the world one step at a time. 💙 Read more: dccharters.org/blog/celebra...

Today, @mayorbowser.dc.gov announced her plan to increase the Uniform Per Student Funding Formula (UPSFF) by 2.55% in her FY2027 budget. Read our full statement: dccharters.org/blog/stateme...

DC charter schools are leading the way in math achievement—and the nation is taking notice. 📓 Center City PCS Congress Heights and Friendship PCS are featured in K-12 Dive for their innovative approaches to boosting math performance. Read more: www.k12dive.com/news/solving...

Supporting the whole child means thinking beyond the classroom. Last week, the DC Alliance joined Children's National Hospital, MUSC Kids, and Boeing in Charleston, SC to explore innovative school-hospital wellness initiatives—from community gardens to affirmation-based curriculum. 💙 🌱

DC public charter schools are a national model for excellence—and we're proud to share what makes our community special. Last week, we hosted leaders from Tulsa for visits at Monument Academy, Washington Global PCS, & Truth Montessori following the Diverse Charters conference. 💙

February is the perfect time to find the perfect school for your student! Check out this month's open house events from Achievement Prep PCS, DC International School, Friendship PCS, KIPP DC, and more! 💙📚

At this week’s @councilofdc.bsky.social performance hearing on DBH, the DC Alliance’s Nicole Travers testified about the need to expand school-based mental health services while ensuring continuity of care for students. Read her full testimony: dccharters.org/blog/testimo...

Today is the LAST DAY to submit your My School DC Lottery Application for grades 9-12! ⏰ Don't miss out—complete your application by 11:59pm: apply.myschooldc.dc.gov/login.aspx

To celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth, we asked DC Charter School leaders to share a Black leader who inspires their work. Thank you to Dr. Procope of Howard UMS PCS, for your leadership and dedication to ensuring Black history remains an essential part of learning at DC public charter schools.

At Center City PCS Congress Heights, all 8th graders took Algebra I, and 70% scored proficient– outperforming even Ward 3. 🎉 This is what’s possible when we refuse to let students’ socioeconomic backgrounds define their destiny. 💙 Read more from @the74.bsky.social: bit.ly/4qavtia

Ariel Taylor Smith of National Parents Union and Jessica Giles of Strong Schools Now, joined the DC Alliance's Executive Director Ariel Johnson on a new episode of Leaders in Conversation. They explore how emerging policies are shaping the world of education: www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdQ6...

Digital Pioneers Academy PCS teacher Michael Devereaux was featured on Queer Eye—but instead of a home renovation, he made sure his school benefited too! 🎓✨ We’re so excited for the world to see to see the incredible passion DC charter teachers have for their schools! Read more: buff.ly/8zfrGqc

Chronic absenteeism is one of education's most stubborn challenges, yet Center City PCS Congress Heights and DC Prep Anacostia have shown significant improvement, now leading the pack in Ward 8. #DCCharterProud Read more from EmpowerK12's Josh Boots: fordhaminstitute.org/national/com...

Congratulations to YouthBuild PCS on the grand opening of their new facility! This new space will make an incredible home for the YouthBuild community for many years to come. #DCCharterProud

For the third year running, charter teacher retention is up! The key to sustaining this? Equitable pay and flexibility for educators to focus on their job. Read our full @councilofdc.bsky.social testimony: dccharters.org/blog/testimo...

Congratulations to the District’s newest at-large councilmember, Doni Crawford! The DC Alliance looks forward to working with Councilmember Crawford and all of the @councilofdc.bsky.social to support our city’s robust public charter school sector.

From student to educator, Alexys Hewlett ('16) returned to Cesar Chavez PCS to teach in the same hallways that shaped her. 🎓✨ Read how her charter school became home—and why she came back to give the next generation that same transformative support. #DCCharterProud dccharters.org/blog/alexys

Happy #MLKDay! We’re proud to honor Dr. King’s legacy by fighting to ensure that every DC student has access to an excellent education that prepares them to change the world. 💙📚

Mark your calendar! 🗓️ Check out the @dcbilingual.bsky.social middle school fair on January 30th to learn about more than a dozen DC public charter middle schools. 🏫

From Thurgood Marshall Academy classrooms to the office of PwC, Devin Halliburton ('20) is making moves. 💼🎧 Read how his charter school experience taught him to lead, follow, and support—skills he uses daily as an IT consultant and entrepreneur. #DCCharterProud dccharters.org/blog/devin

This week, the DC Alliance hosted a group of fellows from @elonuniversity.bsky.social! 🏫 Fellows and their professors toured the Makerspace at Center City PCS, observed instruction at the Congress Heights campus, and learned more about public charter schools. #DCCharterProud

In our latest Leaders In Conversation podcast episode, DC Alliance Executive Director Ariel Johnson is joined by the leaders of Sojourner Truth Montessori PCS, Social Justice PCS, & The Next Step PCS to talk 30 years of the DC School Reform Act! 🎧 Check it out: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sH8...

Russ Williams of Center City PCS breaks down how the Makerspace has transformed learning for Center City Students. 🛠️🎨 Learn more by watching our full "Leaders in Conversation" podcast: youtu.be/Sro05JwE0zA?...

Welcome back to school, DC! We can’t wait to see the amazing things public charter school students across the District accomplish this year. 💙🫂

Happy #NewYear! Check out January’s line up of open house events, brought to you by DCI School, Friendship PCS, Achievement Prep, & more! ⭐🎆

Winter Break is the perfect time to fill out your MySchoolDC Lottery Application! 🎟️ Rank your schools today: apply.myschooldc.dc.gov/login.aspx

Congrats, DC Charter families, you made it to winter break! ❄️ We wish all of you a happy holiday season, and an amazing New Year. 💙🎆

Last night we sat down with leaders from Sojourner Truth Montessori PCS, The Next Step/El Próximo Paso PCS, and Social Justice School for episode two of our Leaders in Conversation podcast. 🎧 (Coming soon!) In the meantime, check out our first episode: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sro0...

The application deadline for the Center for Strong Public Schools DC's Strong Schools Policy Fellowship is tomorrow! ⏰ If you're considering running for office and want to learn how to be an education champion, apply ASAP! strongschoolsnow.org/dc/fellowship/

Charter schools serve approximately 47,000 students, or ~48% of the city’s public school population. Read more in our policy brief, "Thirty Years of Chartering: Reflecting on the DC School Reform Act and the Role of Single-Site Charter Schools" here: dccharters.org/blog/policy-...

Several features of DC’s School Reform Act contribute directly to the charter landscape DC has today. Read more in our new policy brief: dccharters.org/blog/policy-...

Our new Leaders in Conversation podcast features DC charter leaders' strategies for student achievement: DC Scholars PCS, Thurgood Marshall Academy, & Center City PCS. Watch the conversation with our Executive Director, Ariel Johnson: youtu.be/Sro05JwE0zA?...

NEW: Our policy brief, "Thirty Years of Chartering: Reflecting on the DC School Reform Act and the Role of Single-Site Charter Schools,” outlines how DC went from educational crisis to a national leader, thanks groundbreaking School Reform Act of 1995:

If you’re thinking about enrolling your student in a public charter school next year, check out these open house events in December! ⛄#DCCharterProud

Algebra students from Sojourner Truth Montessori recently took a trip to @chipotletweets.bsky.social, but not just for lunch 🌯. Students got an up close look at how the math they are learning is used every day in a business setting, from pricing, to sales, and inventory. #DCCharterProud

Last month, academic leaders from across the city visited Center City PCS Brightwood, where they observed math classrooms and learned about Center City's work to build math coherence from elementary grades to Algebra. 🏫 🔗 Read more: dccharters.org/blog/center-...