Newsroom

We share information with the public in various ways: our website, email updates, and social media. We encourage you to follow our social media feeds for current information: At Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn.

Media Inquiries and Interview Requests

Direct all requests for interviews with the Executive Director, members of the Board or staff to Tomeika Bowden at [email protected].

Speaking Requests or School Visits

Direct all requests to visit a school or for a representative of the Board to speak at an event to Tomeika Bowden at [email protected].

Public Meetings

The DC Public Charter School Board holds monthly public meetings to discuss various issues related to public charter schools. The public and media are welcomed to attend. The location and time of the meetings are available, clicking here. 

Celebrating Article

Celebrating the Class of 2023

Graduation season is now upon us! Students are walking across stages all over the District in pursuit of one thing; the future that awaits them.

Upcoming Article

Globetrotting with Statesmen: Scholars Discuss Their Upcoming European Journey

In blog two of our Statesmen PCS series, we caught up with eight grade scholars, Harley and Omar, to discuss the details of their transcontinental trip. 

Process Article

The Process of Starting a Public Charter School

DC PCSB has recently received a charter application from ISM Creative Academy. This blog details their mission, desired location, and how a school would navigate the DC public charter school application process. 

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How ANCs Work with DC Public Charter Schools

What are Advisory Neighborhood Commissions (ANCs) and how do DC public charter schools work with them? How does DC PCSB work to keep ANCs informed and benefit students and their families? Read on to learn more about this important work.

2023 Spring Break Dates Article

2023 Spring Break Dates

Many public charter schools will close for Spring break in April. To assist students and families with planning for these school closures, DC PCSB compiled a schedule of upcoming spring break dates.

Globetrotting with Statesmen Academy Article

Globetrotting with Students at Statesmen College Academy Prep PCS

Statesmen Academy PCS is taking a trip to Europe, so in this blog we discuss the locations they'll visit, how they've been preparing, and how the idea of the trip came to fruition.

Celebrating the Women Leading DC Public Charter Schools Article

Celebrating The Incredible Women Leading DC Public Charter Schools

To celebrate International Women’s Day this year, we are highlighting a few of the incredible women who founded or currently lead DC public charter schools!

DC Public Charter Schools Celebrate Black History Month Article

DC Public Charter Schools Celebrate Black History Month

Take a close look at what DC public charter students are doing to celebrate Black History Month. 

Emerging Multilingual Learners Article

Shifting to Emerging Multilingual Learners

DC PCSB is changing our terminology around how we refer to charter students learning a new language.