DC Public Charter School Board

UnCHARTERed Territory — Episode 3: Voices from the Field is still live and still worth sharing. Troy Donte Prestwood. Fonda Sutton. Dr. Michelle Walker-Davis. A conversation about board governance in DC's charter schools that belongs in every board member's inbox. https://lnkd.in/g-eXsCqy https://lnkd.in/g-eXsCqy #UnCHARTERedTerritory #DCPCSB #DCCharterSchools #BoardGovernance #VoicesFromTheField

Each episode of UnCHARTERed Territory is a conversation the DC charter community needs to have. If you have not subscribed yet, now is the time. New episodes are coming and you do not want to miss a single one. https://lnkd.in/g-eXsCqy #UnCHARTERedTerritory #DCPCSB #DCCharterSchools Tag a colleague who should be subscribed.

As we continue celebrating 30 years of DC public charter school history and excellence, we’re highlighting some memorable moments from The Inspired Teaching Demonstration School. These photos capture experiences that have shaped the school community over the years, from a 2014 visit with former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama to students meeting President Obama during a White House visit, and a 2012 group photo of the entire school community on its playground. These moments reflect the strong sense of community, opportunity, and connection that has defined DC public charter schools for the past three decades. If you’re part of the Inspired Teaching community, we’d love to hear your favorite memories in the comments. ⬇️

On Thursday, June 25, DC PCSB Vice Chair Michelle Yan joined education leaders from across the District for a panel discussion during the launch of the Office of the State Superintendent of Education's (OSSE) new Strategic Plan for 2026-2030, Building Momentum for Every Student's Future: Preparing DC Students for Tomorrow's Opportunities. She discussed her excitement about the plan, mentioning how it’s building upon the strides already made to continue providing quality education for scholars in DC. Kudos to OSSE for convening this important event and bringing together leaders committed to serving the students in DC.

A season of milestones, accomplishments, and new beginnings! 🎓 On June 17, DC PCSB Board Member Jim Sandman joined the celebration at Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School graduation as scholars crossed the stage and took the next step toward their futures. Congratulations to the Class of 2026 on this exciting achievement. Were you there to celebrate? Let us know in the comments below.

Then vs. Now ⏪➡️ As we celebrate 30 years of DC public charter schools, we’re reflecting on the growth and transformation of Paul Public Charter School through these side-by-side glimpses of its past and present. The first two images capture the school’s earlier campus, while the next two showcase the campus today. Together, they tell a story of continued investment in educational opportunities, community, and the legacy of public charter schools in the District.

Strong charter schools do not happen by accident. They are built — episode by episode, decision by decision — by leaders who take governance seriously. Episode 3 of UnCHARTERed Territory is a conversation about that work. https://lnkd.in/g-eXsCqy #UnCHARTERedTerritory #DCPCSB #DCCharterSchools #BoardGovernance What makes a great charter school board? Share your perspective.

Two weeks since Episode 3 of UnCHARTERed Territory launched — and the conversation is still going. If you have not watched Voices from the Field yet, now is the time. Troy Donte Prestwood and Fonda Sutton gave DC's charter school community something worth hearing. https://lnkd.in/g-eXsCqy https://lnkd.in/g-eXsCqy #UnCHARTERedTerritory #DCPCSB #DCCharterSchools #BoardGovernance #VoicesFromTheField

As we celebrate 30 years of DC public charter schools, we’re taking it back to where it all began. ⏪ Take a look through the early days of The Next Step Public Charter School, the very first DC public charter school, and see how the school has been opening doors and creating second chances through education since 1996. Over the last three decades, The Next Step has made a lasting impact on students and communities across the District. If you’re an alumnus, former staff member, partner, or someone whose life has been touched by the school, please share your experiences in the comments.

DC's public charter schools are celebrating 30 years in 2026. Thirty years of schools governed by people who believed in a mission and showed up for it. Episode 3 of UnCHARTERed Territory asks what that governance has looked like — and what it requires going forward. https://lnkd.in/g-eXsCqy #UnCHARTERedTerritory #DCPCSB #DCCharterSchools #BoardGovernance #30Years What does 30 years of charter school governance mean to you?