Accountability & Reflection: CEO Natasha Trivers on Loss, Systemic Racism, Activism and the Path Forward
My mother used to say, “Natasha, you know what to do. You’re just being stubborn.” I want to start by..
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Con-GRAD-ulations Class of 2020!
In no time at all, this academic year came to a close. For some, this may feel too soon, and..
A Senior’s Declassified Graduation Survival Guide
As Democracy Prep’s graduation season comes to a close, many scholars are gearing up for what comes next. Just four..
“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..
Democracy Prep Revises End of Year Grading Policy in Light of COVID-19
Democracy Prep is a learning organization. We rigorously examine our own policies and think about how we can improve them…
Educating ALL Scholars at Democracy Prep
Written by: Ellie Grose, Academic Collaboration Team Director at Democracy Prep Public Schools At Democracy Prep, we know meaningful access to..
Building Adult Culture in a Remote World
Written by Lisa Friscia Diverse teams centered around a common goal perform better. That is true of any sector. In..
Going Virtual: Sharing Best Practices
Written by Kristen Haurin At Democracy Prep Public Schools, we work to be a learning organization that consistently revisits our..
Accountability & Reflection: CEO Natasha Trivers on Loss, Systemic Racism, Activism and the Path Forward
My mother used to say, “Natasha, you know what to do. You’re just being stubborn.” I want to start by..
Con-GRAD-ulations Class of 2020!
In no time at all, this academic year came to a close. For some, this may feel too soon, and..
Democracy Prep Revises End of Year Grading Policy in Light of COVID-19
Democracy Prep is a learning organization. We rigorously examine our own policies and think about how we can improve them…
Making “Go To College!” a Reality for Democracy Prep Scholars
Teng Yang is a powerhouse on the College and Success Team. In his seven years with Democracy Prep, he has..
In Honor of Martin Luther King Jr.
To Democracy Prep Friends, Family, DREAM Team, and Our Community: Martin Luther King Jr. is a giant in American history,..
First Lady of South Korea Visits Democracy Prep Charter High School
It’s not everyday that a foreign dignitary joins you for your Korean 3 class. But on Monday, twenty Democracy Prep..
Young Women from Bronx Prep Middle Win National Competition for their Podcast, “Sssh! Periods”
When Ms. Huq’s group of 8th grade girls from Bronx Prep Middle (BPM) clicked “submit” to enter their podcast into..
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…
Accountability & Reflection: CEO Natasha Trivers on Loss, Systemic Racism, Activism and the Path Forward
My mother used to say, “Natasha, you know what to do. You’re just being stubborn.” I want to start by..
“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..
Educating ALL Scholars at Democracy Prep
Written by: Ellie Grose, Academic Collaboration Team Director at Democracy Prep Public Schools At Democracy Prep, we know meaningful access to..
Building Adult Culture in a Remote World
Written by Lisa Friscia Diverse teams centered around a common goal perform better. That is true of any sector. In..
Going Virtual: Sharing Best Practices
Written by Kristen Haurin At Democracy Prep Public Schools, we work to be a learning organization that consistently revisits our..
Making “Go To College!” a Reality for Democracy Prep Scholars
Teng Yang is a powerhouse on the College and Success Team. In his seven years with Democracy Prep, he has..
From Consultant to Fellow: Jasmine McQuay Follows Her Passion for Equity to the Democracy Prep Leader U Program
Jasmine McQuay, Leader U Fellow at Democracy Prep Harlem Elementary, took what some may call a nontraditional path to DPPS’..
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…
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..
DPEH Scholars Visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art Before Trip to Italy
A group of 20 Democracy Prep Endurance High School 9th graders who have been selected to travel to Italy as..
Performing & Visual Arts Academy Returns to Bronx Prep
This month, Arts Director Joseph Alvarado relaunches the innovative Bronx Prep Performing & Visual Arts Academy for Bronx Prep Middle..
Giving The Gift of Music
Walking down the hallway at Bronx Prep, 8th grade scholar Richard J. overheard orchestra teacher and Arts Director Mr…
“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, Camden and New York staff and families begin a well-deserved spring break this weekend! To help you..
In Honor of Martin Luther King Jr.
To Democracy Prep Friends, Family, DREAM Team, and Our Community: Martin Luther King Jr. is a giant in American history,..
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..
Stories From Election Day: Scholars Share Their Experiences
Across the country on Election Day, Democracy Prep scholars went into their communities to participate in the democratic process. For..
Beyond Teaching: Preparing Scholars for Changing the World Around Them
During the summer of 2016, Philando Castile and Alton Sterling were shot dead by police within one day of..
Using Literacy to Create Changemakers
Every year at DP YOU, we come together as a network to learn from each other and celebrate the culture..
Putting the Democracy in Democracy Prep
As you may have seen on social media, Democracy Prep is the focus of a recent study by Mathematica Policy..
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..
Using Literacy to Create Changemakers
Every year at DP YOU, we come together as a network to learn from each other and celebrate the culture..
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..
HPHS Scholars Invited to Film Screening and Meeting with U.S. Ambassador while in Ecuador
During Harlem Prep High School’s (HPHS) service trip to Ecuador, scholars were invited to a film screening and a meeting..
Trip to South Korea Helps DPHHS Scholar Embrace the Challenge of New Experiences
My name is Leon Humphreys, and I am a junior at Democracy Prep Harlem High School. I recently attended the..
HPHS Sophomore Named FIBUSPAM Student Ambassador of the Year
Congratulations to Harlem Prep High School sophomore To’Niya Arzu for winning the annual FIBUSPAM Student Essay Competition and being named..
Scholars at Democracy Prep at the Agassi Campus Become the First to Travel Abroad
It’s not every day a West Las Vegas high school takes its students, who have showed an exceptional commitment to..
In Less Than A Year, DP Scholar Goes From Amateur Fencer to Nationally Ranked
As a sophomore at Democracy Prep Endurance High School, Dominique Revander didn’t know much about the sport of fencing,..