DC Public Charter School Board

DC PCSB Elects New Officers to Strengthen DC's Charter School Sector

The DC Public Charter School Board elected new leadership officers on March 9, 2026: Shukurat Adamoh-Faniyan as Chair, Michelle Yan as Vice Chair, Carisa Stanley Beatty as Treasurer, and Maura Marino as Secretary. The newly elected Chair, a product of the DC public school system and former educator, outlined priorities including school performance accountability, closing underperforming schools, and strengthening the charter sector serving nearly half of DC's public school students.

Our Minds Matter: Student Mental Health in DC Public Charter Schools

The DC Public Charter School Board highlights Our Minds Matter, a peer-led mental health program operating in nine DC public charter schools during the 2025-2026 school year. The program was founded in 2012 and focuses on building protective factors against suicide ideation through student-led clubs. DC public charter schools serving grades 9-12 may apply to start a club.

New Podcast UnCHARTERed Territory: Conversations Shaping the Future of Education

DC Public Charter School Board announces the launch of "UnCHARTERed Territory," a new podcast hosted by Executive Director Dr. Michelle Walker-Davis. The podcast will feature candid conversations with voices from DC's public charter school community about education topics, leadership, and the student experience. The podcast launches in April 2026 on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and LinkedIn.