DC Public Charter School Board

DC Public Charter School Board The sole authorizer of public charter schools in our nation's capital. We're creating a network of outstanding public charter schools in Washington, DC.

These schools are offering families quality and diverse educational choices.

09/04/2026

The countdown to Season 2 of UnCHARTERed Territory starts now.

New guests. New conversations for DC's charter school community. Make sure you are subscribed so you are the first to know when episode 1 drops.

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09/01/2026

This year's DC CAPE results are in, and students are improving!

Students improved 2.6% since SY 2025-26 in ELA and improved 1.5% in Math! Testing like this is one of the ways that DC PCSB measures academic success and achievement among public charter schools.

Let's have a round of applause in the comments for these talented scholars!

Congratulations on completing the first week of school! While not all DC public charter schools resume on the same day, ...
08/28/2026

Congratulations on completing the first week of school! While not all DC public charter schools resume on the same day, everybody is officially back in session. đź““

We pulled together a few pictures from schools' social media that showcase students coming back to their campuses and classes after the summer. Take a look!

Students, comment down below your favorite thing you did this week! And families, show some love for your students as they work hard this school year! đź’Ş

08/28/2026

At The Inspired Teaching Demonstration School, students get the unique opportunity to master essential skills while taking the wheel on what they learn.

Curious about how student choice comes to life in the classroom? Watch the latest episode of our Why a Charter series to see how "Intersession" empowers students to dive deep into their passions. 🎥

đź”—: https://bit.ly/4il1l3b

Welcome back, Washington Latin PCS!Today, we joined members of the Mayor’s Office, families, and community members to cl...
08/27/2026

Welcome back, Washington Latin PCS!

Today, we joined members of the Mayor’s Office, families, and community members to clap our students back to school and start the year surrounded by encouragement, positive energy, and lots of cheers.
There’s no better way to begin a new school year than reminding our young people that their entire community is behind them. Here’s to a great year of learning, growth, and success! 📚

What better way to start a new academic year than celebrating the huge strides DC students made last year? 🎉School commu...
08/26/2026

What better way to start a new academic year than celebrating the huge strides DC students made last year? 🎉

School communities truly showed out on the latest DC CAPE assessments, with 28 campuses outperforming the state in ELA, 28 campuses outperforming the state in Math, and 19 campuses outperforming in BOTH!

Is your school on the list? Let us know in the comments below! ⬇️

Applications for the DC State Board of Education's 2026–27 Student Advisory Committee are officially back open! The Stud...
08/26/2026

Applications for the DC State Board of Education's 2026–27 Student Advisory Committee are officially back open! The Student Advisory Committee gives DC students the opportunity to share their voice, perspective, and ideas directly with the State Board, helping guide policies that affect classrooms across the city.

🗓️ Applications close September 11: don't wait!

08/25/2026

Season 1 is officially a wrap! 🎉 DC PCSB's Chief of External Affairs, Chief of Operations, and Deputy Mayor for Education Paul Kihn are sending their congratulations to Dr. Michelle Walker-Davis on a standout first season of UnCHARTERed Territory. From day one, this podcast set out to tell the real stories behind DC's charter school community, and Season 1 delivered. And we're not stopping there. Season 2 is already in production and drops this fall. 🎙️

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Which Season 1 episode are you glad you did not miss?

08/25/2026

"Getting into YouthBuild changed my life, it taught me to have integrity and more self esteem."

It's amazing to revisit YouthBuild PCS first days, and hear about the impact the school had on students nearly 20 years ago. Let us know in the comments about your experiences in this school community! ⬇️

08/21/2026

Still have not watched Episode 4: Policy to Practice of UnCHARTERed Territory?

Paul Kihn, Deputy Mayor for Education for the District of Columbia joined Dr. Michelle Walker-Davis to talk about what actually happens between the moment a policy is made and the moment it reaches a classroom. Season 2 is coming soon, this is a great time to catch up.

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