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.

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.

Watch now: https://dcpcsb.org/unchartered-territory-podcast
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08/21/2026

Students at The Inspired Teaching Demonstration School are always excited to participate in Intersession! 🙌🏾

In their podcasting class, scholars are creating, interviewing, and finding their voices. Catch a behind-the-scenes look at what they're building in the full video!

🔗: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sn9ie9OcCz8

08/19/2026

"Board governance is a form of leadership."

A moment from Episode 3: Voices from the Field of UnCHARTERed Territory that we keep coming back to. Two board chairs. One honest conversation about the work that happens before a school ever opens its doors.

Watch the full conversation: https://dcpcsb.org/unchartered-territory-podcast
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What does this quote mean in your school or organization?

08/19/2026

"My teachers are integrating technology, and connecting learning to the real world so I can be successful in the 21st century!"

Calling all Paul Public Charter School alumni, how did your time here shape where you are today? Share your story in the comments below! 👇🏾

Happy National Back-to-School Month! 🎒 The transition from summer back to learning can be hard for some students, but ha...
08/18/2026

Happy National Back-to-School Month! 🎒

The transition from summer back to learning can be hard for some students, but having a welcoming and inclusive school can make all the difference. That's what DC public charter schools aim to build every day.

What are you doing to get ready for the year to start? Let us know in the comments!

Congratulations to the Rainbow Graduates! Seeing and hearing how proud the families and community are of these scholars ...
08/17/2026

Congratulations to the Rainbow Graduates! Seeing and hearing how proud the families and community are of these scholars reaffirms how important access to education is. Thank you to all the speakers, both virtually and in-person, and to the dedicated teachers who helped these graduates succeed.

Shout out your student in the comments, and let's have a big round of applause for the grads!

08/14/2026

Still have not watched Episode 2: Designing Schools for What's Next of UnCHARTERed Territory?

Myron Long, Executive Director of The Social Justice School, and Dr. Marco Clark of Richard Wright Public Charter School joined Dr. Michelle Walker-Davis to talk about what it takes to design schools around today's students, not yesterday's norms. Season 2 is coming soon, this is a great time to catch up.

Watch now: https://dcpcsb.org/unchartered-territory-podcast
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