At Democracy Prep, My Son and I Are Striving For the Best
The Story of Candy Bloise, Teacher at Democracy Prep Harlem Elementary School Here in New York, there has always been..
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An End of Year Conversation with Natasha, Duncan, and Emmanuel
It’s almost time for your much-deserved holiday break. This time of year is an opportunity to reflect on what we’re..
The Journey So Far: A Reflection From Our CPO
2022 has been a year of substantial growth and development at Democracy Prep, much of which we have our Chief..
BMEC ‘22: A Convening of Black Excellence
At Democracy Prep, an important factor for the work that we do as educators is understanding context. Teaching—historically and presently—is..
A Month To Remember: Honoring Latinx Heritage Month
While Latinx | Hispanic Heritage Month has come to a close, we’re still feeling the joy from the celebrations that..
Hearts Touched with Fire
Written By Natasha Trivers, CEO of Democracy Prep Public Schools While bidding adieu to the summer is always bittersweet, we..
Fostering Connections: Building In Restorative Practices At Democracy Prep
Community, connection, and joy. These are three things that we, at Democracy Prep, want every child to feel as soon..
A Love Letter to Public Education Leaders
Written by Natasha Trivers, Chief Executive Officer of Democracy Prep Public Schools. It is 5AM. Wake up. Kiss your daughter…
At Democracy Prep, My Son and I Are Striving For the Best
The Story of Candy Bloise, Teacher at Democracy Prep Harlem Elementary School Here in New York, there has always been..
A Month To Remember: Honoring Latinx Heritage Month
While Latinx | Hispanic Heritage Month has come to a close, we’re still feeling the joy from the celebrations that..
Hearts Touched with Fire
Written By Natasha Trivers, CEO of Democracy Prep Public Schools While bidding adieu to the summer is always bittersweet, we..
Fostering Connections: Building In Restorative Practices At Democracy Prep
Community, connection, and joy. These are three things that we, at Democracy Prep, want every child to feel as soon..
The Journey Ahead
June is always a festive time at Democracy Prep. The weather is warm, the sun is out, the end of..
Journeys of Self-Discovery in Big Bend, TX
“Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.” ~ Albert Einstein When life becomes too chaotic and..
Civics in Practice: A Fellowship At Our Nation’s Capital
As a civics-oriented institution, we are committed to preparing the next generation of changemakers who will undoubtedly enact positive change..
Outdoor Education in the Channel Islands
The aim of Democracy Prep’s Global Citizens Program is to offer our scholars once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to travel the country and..
An End of Year Conversation with Natasha, Duncan, and Emmanuel
It’s almost time for your much-deserved holiday break. This time of year is an opportunity to reflect on what we’re..
The Journey So Far: A Reflection From Our CPO
2022 has been a year of substantial growth and development at Democracy Prep, much of which we have our Chief..
BMEC ‘22: A Convening of Black Excellence
At Democracy Prep, an important factor for the work that we do as educators is understanding context. Teaching—historically and presently—is..
A Month To Remember: Honoring Latinx Heritage Month
While Latinx | Hispanic Heritage Month has come to a close, we’re still feeling the joy from the celebrations that..
Hearts Touched with Fire
Written By Natasha Trivers, CEO of Democracy Prep Public Schools While bidding adieu to the summer is always bittersweet, we..
Fostering Connections: Building In Restorative Practices At Democracy Prep
Community, connection, and joy. These are three things that we, at Democracy Prep, want every child to feel as soon..
A Love Letter to Public Education Leaders
Written by Natasha Trivers, Chief Executive Officer of Democracy Prep Public Schools. It is 5AM. Wake up. Kiss your daughter…
The Democracy Prep Leadership Series Pt. III: Introducing Summer Ahmed!
“I don’t follow bosses, I follow leaders.” Throughout her career, Summer Ahmed has always looked up to the strong and..
Democracy Prep Invites You to the August Wilson Monologue Festival!
Who is August Wilson? You may have heard of Fences (2016), the Pulitzer-Prize winning play-turned Academy Award winning film featuring..
Celebrating Latinx Heritage Month The Democracy Prep Way!
Latinx / Hispanic Heritage Month is the first of many celebrations of identity that take place over the school year..
Support Democracy Prep: Learn More About Our Giving Tuesday Campaign
On December 31st, 2019, we were excited to step into a brand new decade. We spent time with our loved..
The Truth Travels Project: An Immersive Experience in Arts and Civics for DP Scholars
The Democracy Prep Public Schools Arts and Civics programs are excited to host The Truth Travels Project, a multidimensional production..
Bronx Prep’s Orpheus Records Music for Feature-length Documentary: “Grace VanderWaal: I Now Know My Name”
Rising music star Grace VanderWaal has exploded into stardom since she won season 11 of America’s Got Talent in 2016…
Keyboard Festival Highlights Expanding Musical Opportunities at Democracy Prep
On Wednesday, June 19, 50 scholars will take to the stage at Harlem Prep Elementary to show off their skills..
An Ensemble Grows in The South Bronx
In 2017, after auditioning to perform at the Bronx Borough Arts Festival, Bronx Prep’s instrumental music ensemble, Orpheus, took to..
A Whole New World At Congress Heights
As a founding teacher at Democracy Prep Congress Heights, LaMissha Hawkins has helped build scholars’ creativity through visual arts in..
Civics in Practice: A Fellowship At Our Nation’s Capital
As a civics-oriented institution, we are committed to preparing the next generation of changemakers who will undoubtedly enact positive change..
Celebrating Latinx Heritage Month The Democracy Prep Way!
Latinx / Hispanic Heritage Month is the first of many celebrations of identity that take place over the school year..
Preparing NYC Voters: Mayoral Forum on Education Equity
Civics education is at the foundation of Democracy Prep. Our mission has always been to educate citizen-scholars for success in..
Panel of Black Excellence: Educators of Color Talk About the Future of Education for Black & Latinx Scholars
Black History Month is a time to honor Black culture, Black excellence, and Black resilience. Our scholars, teachers, and staff..
More than a Month: Five Principles to Ensure Our Schools Honor Black History and Black Lives Beyond February
By: Rashid Duroseau Black Excellence must be celebrated every single day of the year. Black History Month, in particular, should..
Support Democracy Prep: Learn More About Our Giving Tuesday Campaign
On December 31st, 2019, we were excited to step into a brand new decade. We spent time with our loved..
“More Than Just A Moment”: Juneteenth As The True Independence Day
Independence Day. For decades, Independence Day has been celebrated as the holiday that commemorates the Declaration of Independence and freedom..
Spring Break with Social Distancing
Our Baton Rouge and New York staff and families begin a well-deserved spring break this weekend! To help you enjoy..
Journeys of Self-Discovery in Big Bend, TX
“Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.” ~ Albert Einstein When life becomes too chaotic and..
Civics in Practice: A Fellowship At Our Nation’s Capital
As a civics-oriented institution, we are committed to preparing the next generation of changemakers who will undoubtedly enact positive change..
Outdoor Education in the Channel Islands
The aim of Democracy Prep’s Global Citizens Program is to offer our scholars once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to travel the country and..
Global Citizens is BACK: A Summer Getaway to the Rocky Mountains
Work hard. Go to college. Change the world! That’s our motto at Democracy Prep and we believe that in order..
Reimagining Travel: Virtual Immersion Trips with our Global Citizens Program
Over spring break, scholars got to visit Belize, Costa Rica, Morocco, and Tanzania, all within the comfort of their own..
More than a Month: Five Principles to Ensure Our Schools Honor Black History and Black Lives Beyond February
By: Rashid Duroseau Black Excellence must be celebrated every single day of the year. Black History Month, in particular, should..
Global Lessons: As DPAC Scholars Grow Abroad, DPAC Executive Director Grows As Leader in Vegas
Even though Democracy Prep at the Agassi Campus (DPAC) is only beginning its second school year, the school has an..
Thirty Days Backpacking in Alaska: DPCHS Scholar Learns to Lead in Extreme Conditions
When Kevin Nicholson imagined how he would spend his summer break, he never considered it would involve an encounter with..