Public education will never be the same.
Years of targeted innovation
Raised from the philanthropic community
The fastest improving urban district in the last decade.
Sometimes, having a real impact means reimagining what’s possible.
We raise major start-up capital to test and scale bold ideas for DC Public Schools.
It’s time to challenge the status quo.
The future of public education won’t design itself.
Current Initiatives
Let’s build a legacy of innovation.
Beyond the Bell
Beyond the Bell enriches the middle school experience for DC Public School students by expanding access to youth sports, clubs, and immersive activities. Aligned with DCPS’s 2023-2028 Strategic Plan, this initiative helps students grow, connect, and thrive by doubling afterschool enrichment opportunities and boosting students’ sense of belonging.
Equity Centered Principal Pipeline
DCPS works in partnership with Universities and Community Organizations leaders to create, design, and implement an equity-centered leadership pipeline where educators and the students they serve feel loved, challenged, and make an impact on Washington D.C. and the world at-large.
DCPS Persists
DCPS Persists is the first college completion initiative ever led by a traditional public school district in the country. For the first time, DCPS is providing college-bound students with a support network to help them succeed and complete college.
DCPS Becoming
DC Public Schools (DCPS) is committed to ensuring that every student feels supported, challenged, and prepared for success. As part of this vision, DCPS is embracing a whole-child approach to teaching and learning—one that prioritizes academic engagement, social-emotional growth, and a strong sense of belonging for both students and educators.
High School Redesign
In February 2022, DCPS and XQ launched “DC+XQ”, a multi-year partnership to reimagine the high school experience in the nation’s capital. This community-led initiative brings together teachers, families, students, and community members to imagine what’s possible for DCPS’ high school students.
DC Reading Clinic
The DC Reading Clinic launched in 2018 to meet two critical needs at once: offering intense, one-on-one decoding sessions for DCPS’ most struggling readers, and providing clinical apprenticeships for DCPS educators to become literacy experts. The Clinic now operates in three locations across the city.