Today, the Alliance's Andy Renard testified at @councilofdc's hearing on #CTE & Advanced Technical Centers. Our asks: remove policy barriers to shared CTE programs, stable #ATC funding, transparent seat allocation & protect Adult & Family Literacy grants. dccharters.org/blog

Hispanic Heritage Month wrapped up last week, and our public charter schools celebrated in big ways! Students and staff spent the month honoring the many cultures, histories, and stories that make up the Hispanic and Latino community here in DC and beyond 🎉 #DCProudCharterStrong

The best moments from the new episode of Leaders in Conversation come from the details of launching and leading new schools. Hear from Martha Cutts and Donald Hense on what it took in the early years of DC charters: youtu.be/VBn8gCDiv7s?si=5f1C… #DCCharters #30Years

30 years ago, DC opened the door to public charter schools. Now, 131 schools serve nearly half of the city’s public school students. Listen as Donald Hense and Martha Cutts tell that story in our new Leaders in Conversation episode: youtu.be/VBn8gCDiv7s #DCCharters #30Years

Last week, DC educators and school leaders gathered at the AI Education Leadership Summit to talk about how AI can serve every student. Thank you @EmpowerK12 for leading through the Capital AI Education Collective, and to @EdForwardDC and @FriendshipPCS for partnering with us!

Today, Noah Dougherty testified at the @councilofdc hearing on tech in schools. The Alliance's 4 priorities: student safety, privacy & wellness first; tech that fits each school's mission; listening to teachers & families; responsible innovation. Read it: dccharters.org/blog

Hear directly from: 📍 Ward 1: Ben Williams 📍 Ward 3: Eric Goulet, Aaron Wesolowski 📍 Ward 5: Dr. Lynn Jennings, Jon Alfuth 📍 Ward 6: Amber A. Williams, David Parker, Joshua Wiley

Want to hear from the candidates looking to shape education in DC? 🗳️ Join our 2026 DC State Board of Education Candidate Forum! 📅 Wed, Oct 14, 6–8 PM 📍 DC Bilingual PCS 🍽️ Dinner + kids welcome 💻 Livestream available Register: eventbrite.com/e/2026-dc-sta… #DCProudCharterStrong

Check out this guide from @washingtonian with fun festivals, food, music, art, and community events happening across the DC area for Hispanic Heritage Month! See the full guide: washingtonian.com/2026/09/03…

Meet the newest cohort of DC public charter school leaders! 🎉 Today, we're excited to welcome 40 incredible school leaders–representing 22 public charter LEAs, serving students across the city–into the New Instructional Leaders Cohort II!

@WLApcs Washington Leadership Academy is one of the first schools in the country to fully embrace AI in the classroom, showing what safe, responsible AI use looks like. 🛡️ educationnext.org/trailblazi…

Congratulations to Daniela Anello, Chief Executive Officer of @DCBilingual, on receiving the SOMOS Award in Education from Mayor Muriel Bowser and the @OLADCGov! 🎉 We're proud to have Daniela as a part of our public charter school community!

It's official! The DC Council recognized three decades of DC public charter schools, which today serve 47,000+ students across all 8 wards. Thank you, @ChmnMendelson, for introducing the resolution, and thank you to the full @councilofdc!

Passing the torch! 🎉 Our outgoing & incoming Executive Committee members got together to share wisdom and lessons learned, which will power our advocacy for DC's charter schools & students. Thank you to our outgoing members, and welcome to the new ones! #DCProudCharterStrong

Great things happen when education and business leaders connect. 🤝 Our ED Ariel Johnson joined the @FedCityCouncil's Emerging Leaders Program with @dcpolicycenter's Chelsea Coffin and @DCSBOE Ward 8 Rep. Dr. LaJoy Johnson-Law to discuss charter strengths, equity and facilities.

Thirty years ago, DC's public charter school sector was just a bold idea. Since then, thousands of students have walked through DC charter school doors. Learn more about the visionaries that started it all at our 30 Years Gala this November: dccharters.org/support

📣 Ward 4 families, educators, & neighbors: join @DCSBOE Ward 4 Rep Dr. T. Michelle Colson's listening session on 9/24 at @ELHaynesPCS. Share your thoughts about safety, accountability, & college/workforce readiness. 👉 Register at bit.ly/3VCluZ8

Looking for ways to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with your family or school community? DC Public Library has pulled together a full slate of events and resources across the District! Check out what's happening near you: dclibrary.org/hispanic-herit…

Hispanic Heritage Month is the perfect chance for students to share what makes their culture special, and for classmates to celebrate right along with them! Photo credit: KIPP DC Public Schools

Happy #HispanicHeritageMonth, DC! 🎊 This month is a special time to honor and uplift the Hispanic and Latino community, including the many students, families, staff, and advocates who help create a stronger and more inclusive school communities for students every day.