DC Charter School Alliance

DC Public Charter School Summer Graduation Thursday, August 14 | MLK Jr Memorial Library Auditorium Commencement Speaker Stephawn Lindsay Pastor and Youth Advocate

We’re thrilled to share that Stephawn Lindsay, pastor and local youth advocate, will be the keynote speaker at this year’s summer charter school graduation ceremony! We’re excited to hear Pastor Stephawn’s inspiring message to the graduates next week. 🎓🎤

Last month, the DC Alliance hosted the 2025 #Attendance Summit, which brought together more than 30 LEAs representing nearly half the sector! Leaders walked away with actionable strategies, new partnerships, and renewed momentum for the year ahead. 🍎 #DCCharterProud

From LAYCCA PCS: We're Moving! We're excited to welcome you to our new home starting Sept. 2nd! 750 1st ST.NE Suite #300 Union Station

Congratulations to LAYCCA PCS on their upcoming move to a new facility! The new building will offer LAYCCA students more space to learn and thrive. ✨We’re #DCCharterProud to see charter schools grow & flourish.

From KIPP DC to DC Scholars PCS and more, teachers & staff from across the District are #BackToSchool preparing for students to return. Thank you, DC charter faculty, for your unwavering dedication to preparing for each school year! 💪💙#DCCharterProud

DC Public Charter School Summer Graduation August 14 | MLK JR. Memorial Library Auditorium DC Public Charter School Board & DC Charter School Alliance.

T-Minus 🔟 days until the DC Charter School 2025 Summer Graduation Ceremony! ☀️

Join the DC Charter School Alliance & DCPCSB to celebrate the hard work and resilience of DC public charter school summer graduates. 🎓

🗓️ August 14th, 12:00 PM
📚 @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social MLK Jr. Memorial Library

Congratulations to KIPP DC’s Associate Director of Postsecondary Support, LaMika Carroll, for winning the 2025 Alexcia Gest Excellence in Counseling & Advising Award! Over the past decade, she has supported thousands of KIPP DC alumni. 🎉 #DCCharterProud

Summer camp at DC International School has officially concluded! ☀️We’re #DCCharterProud of these students for choosing to spend part of their summer vacations learning new skills and working collaboratively to complete projects. 💙

New staff orientation is underway at DC Scholars PCS! We’re looking forward to the new school year ahead and thrilled to welcome new educators to the DC Charter community. 👨‍🏫💙 #DCCharterProud

THANK YOU To The DC Council For Supporting DC Charter Schools & Students!

The DC Charter School Alliance is grateful to @chmnmendelson.bsky.social & @councilofdc.bsky.social for passing a budget that supports DC's charter school sector. Despite challenging fiscal conditions, Council made critical investments that will enable schools & students to succeed. #DCCharterProud

This week, the Pre-K and Kindergarten teams at KIPP DC hosted “Playground & Popsicles” to welcome new families who will be joining the DC Charter community this fall. We can't wait to see the amazing things these little ones will accomplish this year! 🛝#DCCharterProud

This summer, students at Friendship Woodridge International School have been working in groups to tackle challenges, express their creativity, and build their #teamwork skills. We love seeing students enjoy summertime STEAM enrichment activities! 💙☀️ #DCCharterProud

Last week, at 75 years young, Harriet Carter-Brown walked the stage at Goodwill Excel Center's graduation ceremony, because it’s never too late to pursue your educational dreams! Congratulations to Harriet and her fellow graduates. 💙 #DCCharterProud

Week two of summer camp at DC International School is underway! Week 1 was filled with art, baking, and a whole lot of fun. We love to see students spending their summers exercising their creativity and learning new skills together. 💙#DCCharterProud

Congratulations to the new Principal of the Meridian PCS Middle School campus, Mrs. Zenada Mahon-Belton! We’re excited to see Mrs. Mahon-Belton work with the incredible team at Meridian to build upon their track record of success. 🎉💙 #DCCharterProud

ECE and Kindergarten students from Friendship PCS took a trip to Port Discovery Children's Museum! We love to see students engaging in hands-on learning experiences– and having a blast doing so! 💙 #DCCharterProud

Teachers and staff at KIPP DC are already gearing up for the new school year! 🍎📚 We’re so thankful for all the dedicated charter educators across the District who work tirelessly to prepare for students’ return to the classroom. 💙 #DCCharterProud

We were thrilled to help bridge a partnership between American University and the @nationals.com last week at their student symposium! Students had the opportunity to advocate for topics that matter most to them, and were recognized on the field at Nats Park. 💙⚾️ #DCCharterProud

The DC Alliance & leaders from across the DC Charter community had an incredible time at #NCSC25 in Orlando! The DC Happy Hour was a huge success, and our friends at Thurgood Marshall, DC Bilingual, and FundED Strategies hosted an informative session on identifying funders. #DCCharterProud

Friendship Public Charter School: Top Workplaces 2025, The Washington Post

Congratulations to Friendship PCS for being named one of DC’s top workplaces by the @washingtonpost.com! Fostering an environment of support benefits everyone, from students to teachers to administrators. 💙 #DCCharterProud

Teachers from @ewstokespcs.bsky.social spent the beginning of their summer at the Albertine Foundation’s French for All Summer Institute in Madison, Wisconsin! We applaud their commitment to professional development. 👏 #DCCharterProud

Learning isn’t just for students, teachers enjoy it too! Math Instructors at Statesmen Academy for Boys are sharpening their skills this summer with professional development, ensuring they’re up to date on the latest & greatest teaching techniques. 👨‍🏫 #DCCharterProud

Rising 5th graders at the Friendship PCS Blow Pierce Campus are growing tomatoes! 🍅 Learning to grow your own food is an exciting and valuable skill that promotes student health and enjoyment. #DCCharterProud

Happy Independence Day! --DC Charter School Alliance

Happy #IndependenceDay from the DC Alliance! 🇺🇸 We wish the entire #DCCharter community a fun and safe #FourthofJuly weekend. 🎆

How STAR Scholars Shape the General Education Classroom at Achievement Prep — DC Charter School Alliance Guest blog by Dr. Sarah Lewis , Executive Director and Leadership Team of Achievement Prep Public Charter School

Students with IEPs may learn differently, but that doesn't stop them from succeeding. At Achievement Prep, 85% of students are meeting or exceeding their annual goals. ⭐️
Learn more about how Achievement Prep supports STAR Scholars:

School may be out, but the fun hasn’t stopped! 🥳 Students at Capital City PCS are having a blast at lower school summer camp. We love to see it! #DCCharterProud

Congratulations to Kya of Meridian PCS! She was the only DC student to qualify for the New Balance nationals track & field competition at The University of Pennsylvania, where she set a new personal record of 16.5 seconds for the 100-meter hurdles. 🎉 #DCCharterProud

Rising 8th graders from Statesman College Preparatory Academy for Boys are having fun and learning lots at NABSE's Youth Leadership Summit at Virginia State University! We're #DCCharterProud of these scholars for kicking off their summer by learning to be leaders. ☀️ 💙

New University of DC hub offers path to cybersecurity jobs for Ward 7, 8 residents - WTOP News A free University of D.C. cybersecurity apprenticeship offers paid training, real-world experience and career pathways.

Breaking barriers in DC: This new #Cybersecurity Tech Hub at UDC partners with Carlos Rosario International PCS, Academy of Hope Adult PCS & Accenture to offer free training + paid apprenticeships! #DCEducation #WorkforceDevelopment

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We’re #DCCharterProud of recent Cesar Chavez PCS graduate Kaunya Jackson for receiving the prestigious David M. Rubenstein scholarship from
@theeconomicclub.bsky.social! Congratulations, Kaunya. 🎉 💙

In our latest guest blog, Dr. Sarah Lewis of Achievement Prep PCS lays out the equity-centered practices that have led the school to being recognized as one of only two Leading schools for Special Education in the District. ⭐ #DCCharterProud
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