DC Charter School Alliance
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Advocating for DC charter schools to create a strong public school sector in Washington, DC. #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. 🏫
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Math Best Practices: Center City Shares Their Work On Math Coherence — DC Charter School Alliance
This past October, academic leaders from across the city gathered at Center City Brightwood to observe math classrooms and learn about their work to build math coherence from elementary grades to Alge...
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November 18, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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-...
🔗 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
November 17, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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...
In our latest guest blog, Center City CEO Russ Williams highlights two strategic investments that have driven this transformation: dccharters.org/blog/game-ch...
November 14, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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...
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. 💙🐟
November 7, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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
November 5, 2025 at 9:47 PM
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
EmpowerK12 recognized 16 schools that have led the city in academic growth and recovery– and more than half were public charter schools. #DCCharterProud
November 4, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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
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
November 3, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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
#DCCharterProud
October 27, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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
#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
October 24, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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!
October 20, 2025 at 4:44 PM
🍎 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
October 17, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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...
October 16, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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...
Testimony Before the Council of the District of Columbia Committee of the Whole on Chronic Absenteeism and Truancy Oversight — DC Charter School Alliance
By Nicole Travers Good afternoon, Chairman Mendelson and members of the Committee. My name is Nicole Travers, and I am the Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships at the DC Charter School Alliance...
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October 15, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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-...
✅ 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-...
How D.C. Public Schools Are Reimagining What’s Possible for Every Student
Kihn & Mitchell: With investments in data & the teacher corps and a universal enrollment lottery, test scores, grad rates & attendance are all up.
www.the74million.org
October 14, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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-...
✅ 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.
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.
October 10, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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.
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...
"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...
With Its Own Makerspace, Center City PCS Aims to Take STEAM Instruction to the Next Level
Discover how the newly launched Makerspace at Center City PCS is transforming teaching and increasing students' passion for STEAM.
www.washingtoninformer.com
October 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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...
"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
October 2, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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
October 1, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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
September 30, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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
🥇#1 in post-pandemic academic recovery
🥇#1 in parent satisfaction
Learn more: dckidsandschools.org
September 29, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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
🥇#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
September 26, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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...
Meet Dr. Hunt Taylor and learn more about how Meridian uniquely support students: dccharters.org/blog/new-lea...
New Leader Spotlight: Dr. Rikki Hunt Taylor of Meridian PCS — DC Charter School Alliance
Dr. Rikki Hunt Taylor joined Meridian Public Charter School as its Executive Director at the start of this school year. She has over three decades of experience in education, where she has built learn...
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September 24, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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...
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
September 23, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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
September 19, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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/...
Read more of @empowerk12.bsky.social's deep dive into DC CAPE data: www.empowerk12.org/blog-source/...
2025 DC CAPE Results: Historic Gains Signal Strong Recovery — EmpowerK12
Results from the 2025 DC Comprehensive Assessment of Progress in Education (DC CAPE) last month revealed that DC students achieved the largest single-year proficiency gains since the District transit...
www.empowerk12.org
September 18, 2025 at 8:17 PM
"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/...
Read more of @empowerk12.bsky.social's deep dive into DC CAPE data: www.empowerk12.org/blog-source/...