This post was written by FPCS scholar, Tayonna Harrity  I've lived in the city of Camden almost my whole life. Finally, I'm actually seeing changes. Positive changes. On September 15, I had the opportunity to attend an event at which some...

Very often, rhetoric and slogans are devoid of actual meaning. But at Democracy Prep, we truly mean it when we say that we will change the world. It’s bold, it’s aggressive, and it is necessary. Even the smallest of changes can be painful and difficult...

Dear DREAMers, In light of the Trump Administration’s decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, Democracy Prep reaffirms its commitment to supporting our dreamers and their families. Democracy Prep always has, and always...

In just about a week, I will send my daughter to school for the first time and for the first time, Democracy Prep will be led by a parent of a school-aged child. Her welcome to school letter had a list of supplies – nap mat, changes of clothes, lunchbox,...

Walking down the hallway at Bronx Prep, 8th grade scholar Richard J. overheard orchestra teacher and Arts Director Mr. Alvarado, playing a piece that captured his attention. It was at that moment Richard knew he wanted to play the violin. The following...

Democracy Prep CEO Katie Duffy's words to our scholars I grew up in the South. In Virginia. I grew up not far from Charlottesville; in fact, in high school, my friends and I could likely be found listening to music in Charlottesville, pretending...

On any given day, Brandi Jackson’s scholars may have NASA engineers as guests, be growing butterflies, or have parents helping out with activities. It’s what makes Ms. Jackson’s class different. After 20 years as an educator and teaching elementary...

Despite some rain and wind at the beginning of the day, the weather cleared up as Democracy Prep held its fourth and most successful Korean Street Festival yet on May 20. Thousands of guests made their way to join our friends in the Harlem community...