Make no mistake: Inequitable funding undermines school choice for thousands of DC families, especially Black and Brown families. That is unacceptable. #DCProudCharterStrong

Education funding isn’t an abstract budget item; when schools lack equitable funding, it has tangible effects on student outcomes. #DCProudCharterStrong

Same Students. Same City. Different funding. DC’s FY27 budget isn’t equitable, and neither are the opportunities it creates. All DC public school students deserve access to the same resources, regardless of what type of school they attend. #DCProudCharterStrong

It’s imperative that the FY27 budget include increased special education funding. Students with the most complex learning needs and who require full-time specialized instruction must have access to the resources they need to thrive #DCProudCharterStrong

Public charter school students continue to receive less funding per student than their peers — despite being public school students too. Hear from charter school leaders about what’s at stake this year. #DCProudCharterStrong @washingtoninformer.com www.washingtoninformer.com/public-chart...

Ready, set, practice! ➗ The practice problems for the upcoming Capital Math Classic are here. Check your answers and find more practice problems at dcmathclassic.org. Good luck! @EmpowerK12

Progress is fragile. @edforwarddc.bsky.social CEO Bisi Oyedele on why charter schools need real investment — not just recognition — to serve ALL DC students equitably. Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOGj... #DCProudCharterStrong

DC leaders are right to be proud of our public education growth — but it will be jeopardized if @councilofdc.bsky.social lofdc allows DCPS to receive thousands more per student than the District's 48,000 charter students. Equitable funding must be protected. #DCProudCharterStrong

April is the Month of the Military Child, a time to honor the strength, resilience, and sacrifices of children in military families. DC Alliance member @LearnCharters celebrated these remarkable kids by hosting a wonderful performance by the Bolling Air Force Band. ❤️

As critical programs across our city face cuts in FY27, we must be clear: investing equitably in ALL public schools is the foundation for the very future of DC. 48,000 DC students are counting on us to get this right.

The best FY27 investment District leaders can make to promote economic growth is properly funding public education. DC students, both DCPS and charters, are the District's future, and equitable education funding prepares them to build a stronger DC economy. #DCProudCharterStrong

By funneling funding outside of the uniform per-student funding formula (UPSFF), the current FY27 budget treats one type of DC student as if they’re worth more than the other, setting a poor precedent that DC should not accept. #DCProudCharterStrong

If the proposed budget is passed as is, DC public charter schools will receive $2,000 less per student than DCPS. For The Social Justice School, that’s approximately a $200K difference. #DCProudCharterStrong

It shouldn’t matter if a student attends a DCPS school or a public charter school– they deserve the same support, the same resources, and the same funding. @elhaynespcs.bsky.social #DCProudCharterStrong

Without equitable funding, DC’s public charter school teachers can’t be paid the competitive salaries they deserve, and students receive fewer resources than their peers at DCPS schools. The FY27 budget must equitably fund education. #DCProudCharterStrong

When District leaders provide DCPS $2,000 more per student than public charter schools, it sends a disturbing message that public charter students are worth less. It doesn’t have to be this way. #DCProudCharterStrong

Utility costs are rising, and charter schools rely on the annual 3.1% increase to the charter facilities allotment to keep up. The FY27 budget must maintain the annual increase so our schools can ensure strong classroom instruction. @tworiverspcs.bsky.social #DCProudCharterStrong

When funding flows outside the formula, public charter schools have to pull resources out of the classroom to cover basic needs that DCPS schools don’t have to worry about. The @councilofdc.bsky.social must equitably fund education for every public school student. #DCProudCharterStrong

An investment in adult learners is an investment in the district's economy and workforce– benefiting adult students, their children, and the District as a whole. #DCProudCharterStrong

Public charter schools deserve reliable, equitable funding, because it enables leaders to focus on building environments where students can thrive. #DCProudCharterStrong

Nearly half of DC’s public school students attend public charter schools, and they are no less deserving of an excellent education than the students who attend a DCPS school. #DCProudCharterStrong

Students who attend DCPS schools and DC public charter schools are all public school students, and every single one of them deserves an FY27 budget that equitably funds their education. #DCProudCharterStrong

An investment in DC’s adult public charter schools is an investment in the District's workforce and economy. We urge the @councilofdc.bsky.social to increase the adult learner UPSFF weight and increase their transportation subsidy. #DCProudCharterStrong

Equitable funding should not be negotiable. All students deserve the funding they need to thrive. #DCProudCharterStrong

All of DC’s students deserve an excellent education that sets them up for success– and that starts with equitable funding for students regardless of whether they attend a DCPS or public charter school. #DCProudCharterStrong

With the current funding inequities in the proposed budget, charter schools will have to make tough decisions about their ability to implement key programs that support student success. The @councilofdc.bsky.social must pass a budget that equitably funds all DC students. #DCProudCharterStrong

Access to safe, modern, and inspiring facilities is crucial for ensuring student success and well-being. The @councilofdc.bsky.social must maintain a 3.1% increase in the annual charter facilities allotment in the FY27 budget to keep pace with rising costs. #DCProudCharterStrong

Nearly half of all DC public school students attend charter schools in the District, but the proposed budget would deprive them of critical funding. This disparity undermines our city's future. #DCProudCharterStrong

DC public charter school teachers are dedicated to providing an excellent education to students each and every day, but the current budget doesn’t reflect that reality. Charter school teachers deserve to be compensated equitably for their work. #DCProudCharterStrong

DC Alliance Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships Nicole Travers testified before the @councilofdc.bsky.social Committee on Health Budget Oversight Hearing on DBH. Read her full testimony: dccharters.org/blog/testimo...

We call on the @councilofdc.bsky.social to do right by the District’s 48,000 public charter students and ensure that every child, in every public school across the District, is funded fairly and equitably.

Last week, we were excited to participate as a panelist at SchoolTalk DC’s Youth Summit! This powerful event centered student voice as young people shared their lived experiences, honest perspectives, and real solutions for reducing chronic absenteeism across the District.

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...

On the latest Leaders in Conversation, DC Alliance Executive Director Ariel Johnson sits down with Pat Brantley of Friendship PCS and Bisi Oyedele of @edforwarddc.bsky.social to discuss what’s at stake in the FY27 budget & why funding equity matters now more than ever. Check it out: bit.ly/4mhu49d

Great schools support the whole child. We're calling on Mayor Bowser & the DC Council to invest in mental health support, special education, and stronger career pathways in the FY27 budget. Every student deserves the resources to reach their full potential. #DCProudCharterStrong

March is Music In Our Schools Month, and we spoke with Dante’ Pope, a music educator at Yu Ying PCS and Grammy-winning group member, about how music education is shaping students’ confidence, creativity, and connection to culture across the city:

This Women’s History Month, we’re proud to recognize the incredible women on our Board for their leadership, perspective, and continued commitment to DC’s public charter school students. Thank you. 💙

Every student deserves to learn in a safe, inviting environment. Charter schools serve nearly HALF of all DC public school students — the FY27 education budget must fund the charter facilities allotment increase at 3.1%. #DCProudCharterStrong

@myschooldc.org Lottery results are here! 🎟️ Check your myschooldc.org portal to view your child’s results and begin the enrollment process.

Fairness means ALL public schools are funded through the UPSFF — so every school can strengthen classroom learning, support great programs, and help students succeed. We're calling on Mayor Bowser & the DC Council to uphold fairness in the FY27 budget. #DCProudCharterStrong

DC's FY27 budget process is underway, and the stakes for 47,000+ charter school students couldn't be higher. City leaders must fund 6 critical priorities to keep DC's public schools strong. Here’s what’s at stake. ⬇️ #DCProudCharterStrong

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!