DC Charter School Alliance

Today, the DC Charter School Alliance’s Senior Director of Government Affairs, Tameria Lewis, testified before the Council of the District of Columbia on the Advancing Equity in Special Education Protocols Amendment Act of 2024. Read her full testimony to learn more about how the charter sector is working to improve outcomes for students with disabilities in the District:?? https://lnkd.in/emESzGYB?

Legendary rap artist, philanthropist, and entrepreneur Percy "Master P" Miller recently held a wealth-building masterclass at Richard Wright PCS, where he spoke to students about entrepreneurship and achieving economic mobility. As a long-time friend of the Richard Wright PCS community who came from humble origins, the Grammy winner’s words resonated deeply with the student body. Learn more in The Washington Informer: https://lnkd.in/e5rZ3i7Z

Yesterday, the DC Charter School Alliance's Senior Director of School Support and Program Data, Nicole Travers, testified before the Council of the District of Columbia on chronic absenteeism and truancy. Read her full testimony to learn more about the charter sector’s bright spots and barriers to success, and our recommendations for tackling these issues: https://lnkd.in/esRwQZVb

DC Bilingual Public Charter School was recently honored at the 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools awards celebration! ?? This prestigious award recognizes DC Bilingual’s commitment to delivering a high-quality education for all of their students. Congrats to DC Bilingual! #DCCharterProud

The NAF Academy of Business at KIPP DC College Prep is implementing the District’s new Financial Literacy Education standards, which they also had a hand in shaping. The standards aim to help students: identify opportunities for financial support in higher education and career; consider the environmental factors of cars and other large purchases; compare and consider different types of insurance; create a budget based on different constraints and goals; and analyze the influence of generational wealth and inherited assets on personal savings and investments. Read the full story in the The Washington Informer: https://lnkd.in/e7EB8j95?

We’re #DCCharterProud of Alysia at IDEA Public Charter School for being the first Level 4 CDA candidate to receive their Child Development Associate Credentials through The Council For Professional Recognition for the new academic school year. ?? What an amazing accomplishment!

Yesterday, the DC Charter School Alliance’s Chief of Staff, Rachel Johnston, testified before the Council of the District of Columbia on the Mathematics Education Improvement Amendment Act of 2024. Read her full testimony to learn more about the charter sector’s bright spots, barriers to success, and recommendations for improvement in math education: https://lnkd.in/esQd3gZE

Today, the DC Charter School Alliance’s executive director, Ariel Johnson, issued the following statement on the 2024 U.S. Presidential election: “As we reflect on the election outcomes, our values, and our commitment to equitable opportunities and high-quality education for all, one thing remains true: there is still much work to be done to ensure we elevate the voices of those who feel unheard and unseen in the political sphere. We stand for the autonomy of the District of Columbia and will fight to defend the rights of our fellow residents.”

???? Election day is here! ???? Today is an important day for democracy, and every vote counts in shaping the future of our country. Be sure you know where your polling location is and its hours of operation: https://lnkd.in/gyBYNH_z?

Yesterday, the DC Charter School Alliance’s Senior Director of School Development and Accountability, Anne Herr, testified before the Council of the District of Columbia on teacher and principal retention in DC. Read her full testimony to learn more about some of the retention strategies already at work in DC’s charter sector: https://lnkd.in/en_9YnFv?