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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. 

"Accountability Is a Promise, Not a Punishment: How DC Is Strengthening Oversight for Public Charter Schools" Article

Accountability Is a Promise, Not a Punishment: How DC Is Strengthening Oversight for Public Charter Schools

The September DC PCSB Board meeting focused on strengthening relationships between families, schools, and the broader community as we begin the school year. 

timeline-related graphics under a yellow banner with black text reading "DC PCSB Announces New Timeline for the 2026 New School Charter Application Cycle - Shifting Cycle to the Fall While Lengthening the Planning Year" Article

DC PCSB Announces New Timeline for the 2026 New School Charter Application Cycle - Shifting Cycle to the Fall While Lengthening the Planning Year

Reviewing applications for new charter schools is among the important things we do as an authorizer. Our mission is to ensure that DC public charter schools are environments where all students, especially those in historically marginalized groups, thrive.

School Safety Town Hall Addresses Community Concerns Article

School Safety Town Hall Addresses Community Concerns

Attendees joined a virtual School Safety Town Hall on Sept. 4 to discuss ongoing efforts to ensure that the District’s public charter schools students and families feel safe.

School Safety Town Hall Article

School Safety Town Hall Statement from Dr. Michelle Walker-Davis, Executive Director of the DC Public Charter School Board

image of balloons and confetti under a yellow banner with black text reading "Celebrating DC International’s Scholars and Looking Ahead" Article

Celebrating DC International’s Scholars and Looking Ahead

DC International is kicking off the 2025–26 school year with plenty of momentum, thanks to an unforgettable 2024-25 school year of student achievements. From scholarships to championships, performances to fellowships, DCI scholars proved that their brilliance knows no bounds.

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Lead Water Testing

Access to clean, safe drinking water is a fundamental right, and in schools, it's a critical component of student health and safety.

image of a board room under a green banner with white text reading "Back to Purpose: Starting Strong for Students: August 2025 DC PCSB Board Meeting Recap" Article

Back to Purpose: Starting Strong for Students: August 2025 DC PCSB Board Meeting Recap

The August 2025 meeting of the DC Public Charter School Board marked the first of the new school year and set the tone for the months ahead.

images indicating community listening under a yellow banner with black text reading "Listening to Our Community: How it Improves our Work" Article

Listening to Our Community: How it Improves our Work

At DC PCSB, we know that schools work hard every day to serve students, families, and communities. One of the ways we support that effort is by listening to the individuals that share concerns through our Community Complaint hotline.

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Rainbow Graduation Honors the Class of 2025

As the new school year gets underway, one final celebration marked the start of the season: the Rainbow Graduation, honoring 51 graduates from 10 DC public charter schools.