Updates
Dante’ Pope is Using Music to Change Students’ Lives
March is Music In Our Schools Month, and we spoke with Dante’ Pope, a music educator at Washington Yu Ying Public Charter School and Grammy-winning group member, about how music education is shaping students’ confidence, creativity, and connection to culture across the city. With a background that spans performance, advocacy, and classroom teaching experience, Dante’ brings a unique perspective on the role music can play in helping students see themselves in a broader global and historical context. In this Q&A, he shares more about his journey and how his work continues to impact students both inside and beyond the classroom.
Testimony Before the Council of the District of Columbia Committee of the Whole OSSE Performance Oversight Hearing
From Survival to Thriving: How "Agility by Design" is Powering DC’s Workforce
February is Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, and we invited one of our charter schools to share how its diverse programs, including CTE pathways, are equipping students with real-world skills and transforming lives across the city.
DC Charter School Alliance Reacts to Mayor Bowser’s Announcement on FY2027 UPSFF
Following the release of Mayor Muriel Bowser’s proposal to increase the Uniform Per Student Funding Formula (UPSFF) by 2.55 percent in her FY2027 budget, DC Charter School Alliance Executive Director Ariel Johnson released the following statement:
Testimony Before the Council of the District of Columbia Committee of the Whole Performance Oversight Hearing on the DC Public Charter School Board and DC Public Schools
Testimony Before the Council of the District of Columbia Committee on Health DC Health Performance Oversight Hearing
Testimony Before the Council of the District of Columbia Performance Oversight Hearing: Committee on Health - Department of Behavioral Health (DBH)
Celebrating Black History Month
In celebration of Black History Month, we asked DC Public Charter School leaders to share a Black leader who inspires their work. Here’s what they had to say:
Testimony Submitted to the Council of the District of Columbia Committee on Transportation & the Environment Performance Oversight Hearing on the District Department of Transportation
Testimony Before the Council of the District of Columbia Committee of the Whole Hearing on Teacher and Principal Retention
Charter School Alum Spotlight: Alexys Hewlett
Talk and Toast Live: A Discussion on 30 Years of DC Charter Schools | Leaders in Conversation
Charter School Alum Spotlight: Devin Halliburton
DC Charter School Alliance FY27 Budget Letter
Dear Mayor Bowser and Deputy Mayor Kihn:
Your ongoing and historic investment in our city's education system has been essential to ensuring students and teachers have the resources and support they need to succeed. We applaud your commitment to our schools and your vision to invest in student success, both in and beyond the classroom.
Alumni Spotlight: Herman Buckman
Testimony Before the Council of the District of Columbia Committee of the Whole at the Hearing on Oversight of Education for Students with Special Needs
DC Charter School Alliance Marks 30 Years of Charter Schools in DC
A new policy brief reflects on the DC School Reform Act and the role of single-site charter schools.
Testimony Before the Council of the District of Columbia Committee of the Whole Oversight Hearing on Adult Workforce Education in the District
Math Best Practices: Center City Shares Their Work On Math Coherence
