DC Public Charter School Board

The celebration of 30 years of DC public charter school excellence continues 🎉

Today we are spotlighting the journey of the Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School and its lasting impact on the DC community.

In the first photo from 2002, the groundbreaking of the Harvard Street Campus is underway, with former Board members, former Chief Academic Officer Allison Kokkoros, and founder Sonia Gutierrez present for this important milestone.

The second photo, taken in 2015, shows the 500 block of V Street NE being officially designated Sonia Gutierrez Campus Way, a powerful recognition of the school’s legacy and contributions to the city.

These moments reflect how far the school has come and the strong role it continues to play in supporting adult learners and families across DC.

What does Carlos Rosario’s impact mean to you or someone you know? We’d love to hear your reflections in the comments. ⬇️

Would you believe these photos were taken 25 years ago? 😯

These images from 2001 offer a special look back at the early years of Capital City Public Charter School and the people who helped build its community.

In the first photo, students are pictured with PK Assistant Teacher Aisha Hassan, who now serves as the school’s Director of Operations.

In the second image, students are focused hard at work in the classroom. One familiar face may stand out: the student second from the right in the blue and white shirt with a ponytail is Tiffany Solis, now Capital City’s College Counseling & Alumni Affairs Manager.

The final image shows students receiving a clarinet demonstration while the school was still located above the former CVS in Columbia Heights at 14th and Irving St. NW.

What’s a memorable experience you’ve had at Capital City? We’d love to hear your stories in the comments! ⬇️

As we continue celebrating 30 years of public charter schools in DC, let's throwback to when the Mundo Verde Public Charter School J.F. Cook Campus first opened its doors 10 years ago in 2016! 🙌🏾✨

These photos highlight some special moments from the campus’s early days and the community that helped bring the vision to life.

In the first image, students are joined by founding Executive Director Kristin Scotchmer and founding Principal Dahlia Agular during the ribbon cutting ceremony.

The second photo shows students gathered in front of the building during a visit in 2014 before the campus officially opened.

The final image captures the beginning stages of renovation, with Kristin walking through the site as work began.

Have you attended or worked at the J.F. Cook Campus? We’d love to hear your stories in the comments!

"Have you had a chance to watch Episode 2 of Unchartered Territory — Designing Schools for What's Next — yet?

We would love to know what resonated with you. What does designing schools for what's next mean in your community?

Watch now and share your thoughts: https://dcpcsb.org/podcast

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Now's your chance to display your artwork to the DC community and beyond! 🎨

We're still looking for scholars in DC public charter schools to send us artwork for our annual report, focusing on the theme "30 Years Strong," which celebrates how far public charter schools have come in the heart of the nation. We look forward to your submissions!

And that's a wrap!

The final DC Charter School Career Fair took place on May 16 at Two Rivers Community School. This was an amazing opportunity to learn more about the work happening in public charter schools every day, meet staff members, and explore career opportunities that positively impact students. Drop a "💼" in the comments if you were in attendance. We'll see you next year!

As we continue celebrating 30 years of DC public charter schools, it’s time to spotlight Digital Pioneers Academy! 🙌🏾

The first image features their graduating Class of 2025 celebrating College Signing Day. Swipe to see their founding class at Howard University back in 2018, a powerful reflection of how far the school community has come in just a few short years. 🎓