Democracy Prep Public Schools

Orange and blue took over Democracy Prep today. 🧡💙 New York Knicks 🏀 Spirit Day brought the whole community together and the energy was UNMATCHED.

From scholars to staff everyone showed up repping before we go into Game 5🏀🔥

Want to be part of this energy next season? Join the Democracy Prep family. 🙌 Link in bio to apply. ✍🏽

LETS GO KNICKS! LETS GO KNICKS 🧡💙

We’re thrilled to welcome Melika Butcher-Davis, Ed.D., as our new Deputy Superintendent (9 -12) effective June 15!

Melika is an equity-centered educational leader with experience spanning teaching, instructional leadership, school leadership, and systems-level consulting. She has led school turnarounds, developed leaders nationwide, and driven equitable outcomes for students across PK - 12. At Democracy Prep, Melika will strengthen instructional quality and ensure our 9-12 scholars experience rigorous, affirming, and college-preparatory learning environments.

A proud Brooklyn native and Ed.D. graduate, welcome Melika!

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comments to welcome her!

We’re thrilled to welcome Melika Butcher-Davis, Ed.D., as our new Deputy Superintendent (9 -12) effective June 15! 💛💙

Melika is an equity-centered educational leader with experience spanning teaching, instructional leadership, school leadership, and systems-level consulting. She has led school turnarounds, developed leaders nationwide, and driven equitable outcomes for students across PK - 12. At Democracy Prep, Melika will strengthen instructional quality and ensure our 9–12 scholars experience rigorous, affirming, and college-preparatory learning environments.

A proud Brooklyn native and Ed.D. graduate, welcome Melika! Drop a 👋 in the comments to welcome her!

Happy Pride Month from the entire Democracy Prep family. 🏳️‍🌈💙

This month we celebrate, honor, and affirm every member of our community. At Democracy Prep we believe that every scholar, every staff member, and every family deserves to feel welcomed, valued, and seen not just in June but every single day.

Diversity makes us stronger. Belonging makes us better. 🙏✨

Yesterday, our scholars traveled to Albany to share their perspectives on Assembly Bill A6598. This bill would allow 17-year-olds to vote in primary elections if they will turn 18 by the general election, ensuring that more young people who are already eligible to vote in the general election can fully participate in the election process from the very beginning.

Our students met with legislators, shared their ideas, and shared why their voices matter in these decisions. Issues like education, public safety, college affordability, and economic opportunity directly impact young people, and they should have a voice in shaping those policies.

This is what we mean when we say we are developing the next generation of civic leaders. We could not be more proud.

These smiles say it all. 🥹💙 Nothing hits like seeing our educators receive the appreciation they deserve.

This Educator Appreciation Week our scholars and staff showed up with heartfelt notes and the reactions were everything.