Democracy Prep Public Schools

We are grateful to our staff for all their hard work and dedication to our scholars! These images show their daily interaction with students at our Bronx campus taken over one day. #education #nycharterschools #dayinthelife

**Exciting Announcement from Democracy Prep Public Schools!** We are thrilled to announce the launch of a national search for our next **Chief Schools Officer**! This pivotal leader will oversee all aspects of our schools across our three regions: New York, Nevada, and Texas. The Chief Schools Officer will play a crucial role in shaping our educational vision and ensuring our commitment to excellence in every classroom. This individual will also serve as a trusted partner to our CEO, Natasha Trivers, collaborating closely with her to drive our mission forward. If you’re passionate about education and leadership, we invite you to explore this incredible opportunity with us! Stay tuned for more details, and feel free to share this announcement within your networks. Together, let’s continue to empower our students and communities! #DemocracyPrep #EducationLeadership #ChiefSchoolsOfficer #JoinUs https://lnkd.in/ezSNF-TU

At our NY staff town hall for 400 educators this afternoon, we had student performances, analyzed brutal facts in our data, learned best practices for high dosage tutoring, and ate Insomnia cookies! ?? Yep. Fed by rigor, propelled by joy! Democracy Prep Public Schools #education #charters #Friyay

In a new op-ed for the Las Vegas Sun, Democracy Prep CEO Natasha Trivers and Civics Program Director Rashid Duroseau write about embracing sensitive issues in the classroom. "Engaging with political issues in a balanced and thoughtful way is vital for preparing students to interact with the world. Without this, young people may find themselves ill-prepared to face the complexities of our society," they write. Check out the full op-ed at the link: https://lnkd.in/e_DdfU6R #civics #education #charterschools

A message from our CEO Natasha Trivers about the 2024 election.

Democracy Prep alumni don't just vote- they embrace it as their civic duty. #Election2024 #YourVoiceOurFuture #DemocracyPrep #Nevada #NewYork #Texas ?? ??

It’s Election Day! And I am proud to say at Democracy Prep Public Schools, we’re closed so our community can vote and make their voices heard. 100% of eligible voters in our student body are registered to vote. Many staff and students are taking elderly family members to the polls. We are doing our civic duty and building on a rich legacy of every day citizens who have changed the world! Rashid Duroseau #civics #GOTV #ElectionDay2024

The Wall Street Journal interviewed Rashid Duroseau, Democracy Prep’s civics program director, about how to teach scholars about the election. "Our goal is to help students understand the context in which they are living,” he said. Check out the full article in the link. https://lnkd.in/e8ZNqD5p

"As we head into the 2024 election, one of the most crucial moments in our democracy, our responsibility as school leaders is to foster environments of openness, respect, and civic engagement," Democracy Prep Public Schools CEO Natasha Trivers writes in a new essay published by Seminar, a network of charter experts. In the essay, Natasha highlights lessons she learned from a workshop she recently co-hosted. “We shared the same challenges—how to maintain non-partisan, inclusive communication in a time that’s often polarizing,” she writes. As school leaders navigate the election, she hopes that they can serve as pillars of strength for our communities. “Let’s continue fostering open dialogue, supporting one another, and reminding our communities of the importance of civic engagement, not just in elections, but in every aspect of our democratic society.” To read the full essay, send us a message and we’ll share it with you! #elections #civics #charterschools #gotv

Our Democracy Prep scholars have been diving into election season with a range of exciting, hands-on learning experiences! From student council campaigns to casting their ballots in mock elections, they’re actively building skills to make informed choices that?shape the kinds of communities they want to live in. Yesterday, more than 260 students at our Texas campus engaged in an advisory lesson where they used a nonpartisan voter guide to compare the candidates' stances on key issues. They also completed?their?mock?voter registrations. Today, their library transformed into a student-run poll site where students cast their ballots for their preferred candidates as student council members served selection?officials. #civics #education #charterschools