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-...

Carlos Rosario International School has kicked off its Career Training Info Sessions! Students came together to learn about careers in healthcare, hospitality, technology, and education. We’re proud to see Carlos Rosario setting students up for professional success. 💫 #DCCharterProud

Over the past decade, Center City PCS has changed the game for their students and made remarkable progress. In our latest guest blog, Center City CEO Russ Williams highlights two strategic investments that have driven this transformation: dccharters.org/blog/game-ch...

Students from Friendship Woodridge PCS took a trip to the Glen Echo Park Aquarium! Through hands-on experiences, students learned about marine biology, explored diving equipment, & helped model how humans impact the sea. It’s inspiring to see students learning outside of the classroom. 💙🐟

Today the @councilofdc.bsky.social held a hearing on “Beating the odds: Standout Schools in the District of Columbia.” Leaders from DC Scholars PCS, Center City PCS, and Friendship Armstrong PCS testified to share stories of DC public charter school success before the council. 👏 #DCCharterProud

Congratulations to @empowerk12.bsky.social’s 2025 Bold Performance Schools! 👏 EmpowerK12 recognized 16 schools that have led the city in academic growth and recovery– and more than half were public charter schools. #DCCharterProud

Thinking about enrolling your student in a public charter school next year? Open house season has officially begun! KIPP DC College Preparatory PCS, KIPP DC Legacy College Preparatory PCS, Bridges PCS, Capital City PCS, and Meridian PCS all have events in November! #DCCharterProud

Last week, Washington Yu Ying Public Charter School hosted its community day! First-grade students had the opportunity to hear from and be inspired by Yu Ying parents who are firefighters, artists, journalists, chefs, and so much more! #DCCharterProud

Students at Cedar Tree DC completed their annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk! 🚶🩷 We love to see students supporting such an important cause, and learning the importance of supporting your community. #DCCharterProud

🍎 1st through 3rd grade classes at Friendship PCS Blow Pierce Campus visited Butler's Orchard last week for some autumnal festivities! We love to see students learning and having fun in and outside the classroom!

The Sojourner Truth Montessori high school has a new home 🏫. The building features brand-new science labs and dedicated spaces for personalized, small-group lessons. Congratulations on this milestone! #DCCharterProud

Get to know Washington Leadership Academy Executive Director Eric Collazo in the new installment of our New Leader Spotlight series! He shared how his upbringing in the Bronx inspired his commitment to providing quality education without the private school price tag. dccharters.org/blog/eric-co...

DC Alliance Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships Nicole Travers testified before the @councilofdc.bsky.social hearing on chronic absenteeism & truancy. Nicole highlighted the progress we've made, the challenges that remain, and what comes next. Read her testimony: dccharters.org/blog/testimo...

DC DME Paul Khin and OSSE’s Dr. Antoinette Mitchell wrote about DC’s remarkable academic progress in @the74.bsky.social: ✅ ELA scores HIGHER than pre-COVID levels ✅ Record-high post-COVID math scores ✅ First in the nation post-COVID learning recovery Read more: www.the74million.org/article/how-...

We won an Eddie from @pienetwork.bsky.social! 🎉 High-Impact tutoring has made a world of difference for DC students, and we’re proud to have worked with @dcpolicycenter.bsky.social, @edforwarddc.bsky.social, @empowerk12.bsky.social, & @dcpave.bsky.social to bring this program to life.

Congratulations to Center City PCS on the grand opening of their new Makerspace! 🎉 "The 20,000 square foot facility will serve as a one-stop shop for interactive, hands-on instruction." Read more from @sampkcollins.bsky.social in the @washingtoninformer.com www.washingtoninformer.com/enhancing-st...

Students from Carlos Rosario International School recently enjoyed a performance by musician (and Carlos Rosario alumnus) Jonathan Acosta in celebration of #HispanicHeritageMonth! We can't think of a better way to teach students about Hispanic culture than through music. 🎵💙 #DCCharterProud

Happy #NationalPrincipalsMonth to all the incredible charter principals across DC! Thank you for your dedication and unwavering commitment to DC charter students! #DCCharterProud

We’re thrilled to announce the members of the New Instructional Leaders Inaugural Cohort. The cohort will train the next generation of public charter school leaders, equipping them with critical self, team, and project management skills. #DCCharterProud

We're proud to be a lead coalition partner of @dcpave.bsky.social's DC Kids and Schools campaign, because the nation deserves to know about the incredible progress DC has made. 🥇#1 in post-pandemic academic recovery 🥇#1 in parent satisfaction Learn more: dckidsandschools.org

Congratulations to DC International School for crushing it at the Anacostia Youth Media Festival! DCI's Film and TV program had 21 projects accepted into the festival, and teams from DCI won 1st AND 2nd place! 🥇🥈 #DCCharterProud

Meridian PCS Executive Director Dr. Rikki Hunt Taylor is part of our New Leader Spotlight series. She provided her insights from decades of experience in education. Meet Dr. Hunt Taylor and learn more about how Meridian uniquely support students: dccharters.org/blog/new-lea...

DC Alliance Executive Director Ariel Johnson continues to advocate for D.C. public school students with Congress. When DC schools have access to reliable federal funding for essential programs, students are set up for success. #DCCharterProud

The Scholastic book fair stopped by DC Scholars PCS! We love to see students so excited about reading for fun. 💙📚 #DCCharterProud

"When examining longer-term recovery since 2022, Black and economically disadvantaged students have made the largest gains in both math and reading" 🎉 #DCCharterProud Read more of @empowerk12.bsky.social's deep dive into DC CAPE data: www.empowerk12.org/blog-source/...

Happy #HispanicHeritageMonth! 🎊 We’re proud to recognize and honor the contributions that Hispanic and Latino communities have made to the District and the nation throughout history. #DCCharterProud Read more from our Executive Director Ariel Johnson: dccharters.org/blog/2025-hi...

Friendship PCS Collegiate Academy students took a trip to @delstateuniv.bsky.social, where they were reunited with an old friend from FCA's class of 2025! College tours like this are a great opportunity to help students envision what the path after high school can look like! #DCCharterProud

Students at KIPP DC Inspire Academy with at least 93% attendance were rewarded with a trip to the National Zoo! Regular attendance is a critical part of academic success, and this is a great way to celebrate students who are committed to their education. 🐼🎉 #DCCharterProud