DC Alliance Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships Nicole Travers testified before the @councilofdc.bsky.social Committee on Health Budget Oversight Hearing on DBH.
Read her full testimony: dccharters.org/blog/testimo...
We call on the @councilofdc.bsky.social to do right by the District’s 48,000 public charter students and ensure that every child, in every public school across the District, is funded fairly and equitably.
Last week, we were excited to participate as a panelist at SchoolTalk DC’s Youth Summit!
This powerful event centered student voice as young people shared their lived experiences, honest perspectives, and real solutions for reducing chronic absenteeism across the District.
Advance registration for NCSC26 closes April
20. Join the national charter community in New Orleans,
June 24–26 (Wed–Fri).
Register: conference.publiccharters.org/2026/registr...
On the latest Leaders in Conversation, DC Alliance Executive Director Ariel Johnson sits down with Pat Brantley of Friendship PCS and Bisi Oyedele of @edforwarddc.bsky.social to discuss what’s at stake in the FY27 budget & why funding equity matters now more than ever.
Check it out: bit.ly/4mhu49d
Great schools support the whole child. We're calling on Mayor Bowser & the DC Council to invest in mental health support, special education, and stronger career pathways in the FY27 budget. Every student deserves the resources to reach their full potential. #DCProudCharterStrong
March is Music In Our Schools Month, and we spoke with Dante’ Pope, a music educator at Yu Ying PCS and Grammy-winning group member, about how music education is shaping students’ confidence, creativity, and connection to culture across the city:
This Women’s History Month, we’re proud to recognize the incredible women on our Board for their leadership, perspective, and continued commitment to DC’s public charter school students. Thank you. 💙
Every student deserves to learn in a safe, inviting environment. Charter schools serve nearly HALF of all DC public school students — the FY27 education budget must fund the charter facilities allotment increase at 3.1%. #DCProudCharterStrong
@myschooldc.org Lottery results are here! 🎟️
Check your myschooldc.org portal to view your child’s results and begin the enrollment process.
Fairness means ALL public schools are funded through the UPSFF — so every school can strengthen classroom learning, support great programs, and help students succeed. We're calling on Mayor Bowser & the DC Council to uphold fairness in the FY27 budget. #DCProudCharterStrong
DC's FY27 budget process is underway, and the stakes for 47,000+ charter school students couldn't be higher. City leaders must fund 6 critical priorities to keep DC's public schools strong. Here’s what’s at stake. ⬇️ #DCProudCharterStrong
All public school students deserve to learn in safe, inviting environments. Charters need equitable funding to maintain state-of-the-art schools.
District leaders must fund the annual charter school facilities allotment increase at 3.1% in the FY27 budget. #DCProudCharterStrong
DC has the fairest per-pupil funding formula in the country. Let's not break it.
Charter schools and DCPS should be funded equitably through the formula.
City officials MUST fund ALL DC kids fairly. #DCProudCharterStrong
The most important voices in any conversation about education? Students, full stop. Right now, DC's young people are speaking before the DC Council.
Thank you, @chmnmendelson.bsky.social, for putting youth voices front and center. #DCProudCharterStrong
Tune in:
www.youtube.com/live/NGrqTMj...
In honor of Women’s History Month, the DC Charter School Alliance was proud to be featured on a panel at this week’s DC PIE Network gathering. The event brought together members and organizations to connect, spark new ideas, and celebrate bold leadership!
Advance registration for NCSC26 closes April 20. Join the national charter community in New Orleans, June 24–26 (Wed–Fri).
Register: conference.publiccharters.org/2026/registr...
Congratulations to Shukurat Adamoh-Faniyan on her election as Chair of the DC Public Charter School Board! 🎉
As a former teacher and school leader, and a DC charter school parent, she brings deep experience to this role. We look forward to working together for the good of DC's students
On the latest Leaders in Conversation, DC Alliance E.D. Ariel Johnson sits down with leaders from Briya PCS, YouthBuild PCS, and Monument Academy – three schools with distinct, innovative models designed to meet students where they are:
Check it out: youtu.be/--xXcqCpRqE?...
Last month, we joined organizers & partners at the Wilson Building for a recognition ceremony honoring the Recess at the Capitol events. We’re incredibly grateful for the families who showed up last year to fight Congressional action that would have stripped $1B from DC's budget.
Last month, charter school staff participated in the Johns Hopkins Health & Education Corps Preventive Medicine & Wellness Workshop.
We’re grateful for our partnership with Johns Hopkins and look forward to continuing to expand health and safety training opportunities for our school communities!
This #WomensHistoryMonth, we're spotlighting some of the women behind DC's public charter schools. First up: Dr. Euphemia Lofton Haynes, namesake of @elhaynespcs.bsky.social.
DC Alliance staff showed up last night for the 47,000+ students counting on city leaders to get the FY27 budget right. We were proud to join @mayorbowser.dc.gov's budget forum and make our voices heard. #DCProudCharterStrong
In celebration of #BlackHistoryMonth, we asked DC Charter School leaders to share a Black leader who inspires their work.
Thank you to Dr. Marco Clark, Founder and CEO of Richard Wright PCS, who spoke about his hero, Dr. Benjamin E. Mays. 💙
Read more: dccharters.org/blog/celebra...
February is Career and Technical Education Month, and we invited Carlos Rosario PCS to share how its diverse programs, including CTE pathways, are equipping students with real-world skills and transforming lives across the city.
Check it out: dccharters.org/blog/from-su...
To celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth, we asked DC Charter School leaders to share a Black leader who inspires them.
Thank you to Dr. Tracy White, CEO of PAUL PCS, for honoring the legacy of PAUL founder Cecile Middleton, and for leading with vision and courage.
Read more: dccharters.org/blog/celebra...
In celebration of #BlackHistoryMonth, we asked DC Charter School leaders to share a Black leader who inspires their work.
Thank you to Ms. Laina Cox, Head of School at Capital City PCS, for inspiring students to change the world one step at a time. 💙
Read more: dccharters.org/blog/celebra...
Today, @mayorbowser.dc.gov announced her plan to increase the Uniform Per Student Funding Formula (UPSFF) by 2.55% in her FY2027 budget.
Read our full statement: dccharters.org/blog/stateme...
