Congratulations @capitalcitypcsdc for marching to the mailbox!

Their Class of 2027 celebrated hitting submit on college applications with a marching band, dancing, and families and younger students cheering them on. Congrats, seniors!

@FriendshipPCS Blow Pierce MS is a 2026 Bold Performance School, beating expected proficiency by 14.5 points! Teachers track every student’s progress weekly and share data so students can own their academic growth. Via @empowerk12 dcboldschools.org/2026 #DCProudCharterStrong

Today, the Alliance’s Tami Lewis testified at @councilofdc’s #SpecialEducation hearing. Our asks: plan for students w/ disabilities from the start, more teacher training & co-planning time, protected core class time & a permanent fix to the #SpEd weight. dccharters.org/blog

DC Prep Edgewood MS is a 2026 Bold Performance School, beating expected proficiency by 12.7 points! 🎉 Their “What I Need” time groups students by skill gap and matches them with the right instructor. Via @empowerk12: dcboldschools.org/2026 #DCProudCharterStrong

Students at @CenterCityPCS Congress Heights review their own data to keep improving, one reason it’s a 2026 Bold Performance School, beating expected proficiency by 15.3 points! Via @empowerk12 dcboldschools.org/2026 #DCProudCharterStrong

Join us in celebrating Mr. Ramon Griffin of @TMAtalks, named the 2027 DC Teacher of the Year! In 13 years of teaching, he’s helped students exceed math score expectations by up to 200% & inspired them to see themselves as leaders. Congrats to Mr. Griffin & the entire TMA family!

📚🎃 @DCBilingual celebrated a love of reading at this year’s Book-O-Ween! Family volunteers and staff brought favorite books and stories to life for students, reading aloud in both Spanish and English. #DCProudCharterStrong

Parents and families, Election Day is November 3! 🗳️ 

With school schedules, work, and everything in between, a little planning goes a long way. Here are four quick steps to make your family’s voting plan. #DCProudCharterStrong

Congrats to the 9 DC public charter schools named 2026 Bold Performance Schools! Their students from priority groups beat expectations by 10+ points. Thanks @empowerk12 for lifting up what helps students thrive. Spotlights coming soon! dcboldschools.org #DCBoldSchools

Today, the Alliance's Andy Renard testified at @councilofdc's hearing on #CTE & Advanced Technical Centers. Our asks: remove policy barriers to shared CTE programs, stable #ATC funding, transparent seat allocation & protect Adult & Family Literacy grants. dccharters.org/blog

Hispanic Heritage Month wrapped up last week, and our public charter schools celebrated in big ways! Students and staff spent the month honoring the many cultures, histories, and stories that make up the Hispanic and Latino community here in DC and beyond 🎉 #DCProudCharterStrong

The best moments from the new episode of Leaders in Conversation come from the details of launching and leading new schools. Hear from Martha Cutts and Donald Hense on what it took in the early years of DC charters: youtu.be/VBn8gCDiv7s?si…

#DCCharters #30Years

30 years ago, DC opened the door to public charter schools. Now, 131 schools serve nearly half of the city’s public school students.

Listen as Donald Hense and Martha Cutts tell that story in our new Leaders in Conversation episode: youtu.be/VBn8gCDiv7s

#DCCharters #30Years

Last week, DC educators and school leaders gathered at the AI Education Leadership Summit to talk about how AI can serve every student. Thank you @empowerk12 for leading through the Capital AI Education Collective, and to @edforwarddc and @FriendshipPCS for partnering with us!

Today, Noah Dougherty testified at the @councilofdc hearing on tech in schools. The Alliance's 4 priorities: student safety, privacy & wellness first; tech that fits each school's mission; listening to teachers & families; responsible innovation.

Read it: dccharters.org/blog

Want to hear from the candidates looking to shape education in DC? 🗳️ Join our 2026 DC State Board of Education Candidate Forum!

📅 Wed, Oct 14, 6–8 PM
📍 DC Bilingual PCS
🍽️ Dinner + kids welcome
💻 Livestream available

Register: eventbrite.com/e/2026-dc-stat…

#DCProudCharterStrong

Check out this guide from @washingtonian with fun festivals, food, music, art, and community events happening across the DC area for Hispanic Heritage Month!

See the full guide: washingtonian.com/2026/09/03/way…

Meet the newest cohort of DC public charter school leaders! 🎉 Today, we're excited to welcome 40 incredible school leaders–representing 22 public charter LEAs, serving students across the city–into the New Instructional Leaders Cohort II!

@WLApcs Washington Leadership Academy is one of the first schools in the country to fully embrace AI in the classroom, showing what safe, responsible AI use looks like. 🛡️ educationnext.org/trailblazing-s…

Congratulations to Daniela Anello, Chief Executive Officer of @DCBilingual, on receiving the SOMOS Award in Education from Mayor Muriel Bowser and the @OLADCGov! 🎉 We're proud to have Daniela as a part of our public charter school community!

It's official! The DC Council recognized three decades of DC public charter schools, which today serve 47,000+ students across all 8 wards.

Thank you, @ChmnMendelson, for introducing the resolution, and thank you to the full @councilofdc!

Passing the torch! 🎉 Our outgoing & incoming Executive Committee members got together to share wisdom and lessons learned, which will power our advocacy for DC's charter schools & students. Thank you to our outgoing members, and welcome to the new ones! #DCProudCharterStrong

Great things happen when education and business leaders connect. 🤝

Our ED Ariel Johnson joined the @FedCityCouncil's Emerging Leaders Program with @dcpolicycenter's Chelsea Coffin and @DCSBOE Ward 8 Rep. Dr. LaJoy Johnson-Law to discuss charter strengths, equity and facilities.

The @Commanders have just launched their new Junior Academy Pilot Program at @KIPP_DC, which will bring academic and athletic support, mentorship, and nourishing meals and snacks to 50 students, 3 afternoons a week throughout the school year! 🎉 #DCProudCharterStrong

Thirty years ago, DC's public charter school sector was just a bold idea. Since then, thousands of students have walked through DC charter school doors.

Learn more about the visionaries that started it all at our 30 Years Gala this November: dccharters.org/support

📣 Ward 4 families, educators, & neighbors: join @DCSBOE Ward 4 Rep Dr. T. Michelle Colson's listening session on 9/24 at @ELHaynesPCS.

Share your thoughts about safety, accountability, & college/workforce readiness.

👉 Register at bit.ly/3VCluZ8

Looking for ways to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with your family or school community? DC Public Library has pulled together a full slate of events and resources across the District!

Check out what's happening near you: dclibrary.org/hispanic-herit…

Hispanic Heritage Month is the perfect chance for students to share what makes their culture special, and for classmates to celebrate right along with them!

Photo credit: KIPP DC Public Schools

Happy #HispanicHeritageMonth, DC! 🎊 This month is a special time to honor and uplift the Hispanic and Latino community, including the many students, families, staff, and advocates who help create a stronger and more inclusive school communities for students every day.

#FlashbackFriday: Last month, we celebrated nearly 40 students from nine of DC's public charter schools as they crossed the stage together, united by the same milestone. Read more about Rainbow Grad: bit.ly/4A5GJCB 🎉 #DCProudCharterStrong

Recently @ScienceWithSoph visited @socjusticepcs on her ELECTRIC Road Trip, highlighting students tackling real issues like plastic pollution by blending science, literacy, and design thinking into one lesson. See the full segment: instagram.com/dc_charters 💡 #DCProudCharterStrong

#DCProudCharterStrong 📚 Here are 3 tips to help your child manage school assignments:

- Keep a visible calendar or planner to track due dates
- Break big assignments into smaller, manageable steps
- Set up a consistent, distraction-free homework space

Photo: @FriendshipPCS

School is back in session! And already, our educators are pouring everything into this school year. To every teacher and staff member going above and beyond, thank you! Our students' success starts with you.

As you settle into the school year, homework and activities start to pick up – which can quickly become overwhelming – but building a solid routine now for your child can make all the difference. Here are a few tips to help keep your child’s learning running smoothly!

At a recent Ward 7 Youth Town Hall, @7NewsDC's @tomroussey7news highlighted @TruthMontessori 8th grader Makiyah Rich and other students speaking about how summer-only jobs leave a gap that could otherwise help them stay engaged, build skills, and save up for their future.

📈 Over the last 4 years, more than 1 in 3 DC public charter schools grew the share of students scoring 3+ by at least 10+ points in ELA and/or Math. That's educators showing up for students every day. 🎉

What do you see for the future of DC? Mayoral nominee Janeese Lewis George is hosting listening sessions in every ward this month. ~48,000 DC students attend public charters — let's make sure their voices are heard. Find your ward's session: janeesefordc.com/peoplesgovernm…

That progress extended across student groups, too — charters outpaced citywide ELA growth for students of color, economically disadvantaged students, English Learners, & students w/ disabilities. And 8 of the city's top 10 open-enrollment high schools for 3+ ELA? Public charters.

📚📈 DC public charter schools made strong ELA gains — especially in middle and high school. Middle school proficiency grew +5.1 points and high school grew +3.4 points, both outpacing the citywide average.

#ClapThemBack 2026! 🎉 This week, families, neighbors, DC Charter School Alliance team members, and DC officials across all eight wards came together to celebrate and welcome students back to school for a brand new year! 👏 Here's to a great school year! #DCProudCharterStrong

Thank you to @dcpave for hosting (with @MMartinCadogan bringing it to life) — because every DC student deserves grade level and beyond.

We're grateful to every elected official who showed up for DC students this year. Special thanks to @ChmnMendelson, @CMLewisGeorgeW4, and @CMZParker5 for helping narrow the FY27 funding gap this spring.

About Tuesday night... 🎉 The DC Charter School Alliance joined our DC Students Succeed campaign partners to celebrate the policymakers moving education forward for DC students — because our leaders show up for kids every day, from funding to tutoring.

Growth this year wasn't limited to one group — we saw gains across a broad range of student groups. Most student groups grew in ELA & Math on the 2026 CAPE, with charters outpacing DC's citywide average in ELA. The work is moving in the right direction.

DC Public charter schools saw widespread gains this year, especially in ELA. WTOP’s @Gelman_Scott helped spotlight how Friendship Ideal Middle School is helping drive that progress. 🎉 Read the full article: wtop.com/dc/2026/08/dc-… #DCProudCharterStrong

4 years running, public charters outperformed the citywide average in ELA & Math in Wards 5, 7 & 8 — home to 64% of all charter students. Over 50% of public school students there attend charters. Charters aren't just present in these communities—they're driving academic progress.

CAPE results are in. We still have work to do so every DC student can read, write & do math on grade level—that's what we show up for every day.

But the data also shows real, consistent growth, especially in some of our highest-need neighborhoods.

More analyses coming soon.📈👀

While back-to-school is an exciting time for students jumping into learning, it's also be a busy time as you and your family prepare for the year. Here are our top 5 favorite tips to make your transition from summer to fall as smooth as it can be. 📝 #DCProudCharterStrong

Reflecting on his high school journey, Student Speaker Jameer talked about the importance of perseverance, including when you’re down. For our 2026 grads, your journey may have looked different, but your accomplishment is just as significant. Congratulations! @dcpcsb @TMAtalks

Huge congrats to DC's public charter schools! 🎉 @usnews just ranked public charters as 9 of DC's top 10 open-enrollment public high schools — open to EVERY student, no essay or audition required. 30 years of proving excellence is for all. 🎓 Read more at bit.ly/3SIjs8U

🏆Our FY27 budget work just earned an Honorable Mention for the @PIEnetwork Best Defense Eddies Award—for defending funding for DC's 48k public charter students. The award has our name, but the win belongs to our students, families, educators, & advocates. #DCProudCharterStrong

School is back across DC! 🎒 Find your charter school's first day on @dcpcsb's calendar: dcpcsb.org/back-action-fi… and tag your first-day photos #DCProudCharterStrong

What happens when a school’s vision can’t drive the space it occupies?

Ely Ross explains how funding limits facility options for public charter schools and why schools should be designed around their educational model, not the space available.

Watch: youtu.be/y_QvT1gnE6c

Rainbow Graduation is here! Today we celebrated the Class of 2026, honoring graduates with unique paths who crossed the finish line in the final triumph of their high school journey.
Congrats, graduates! We can't wait to see what you do next. 🎉