Skip to content

WORK HARD. GO TO COLLEGE. CHANGE THE WORLD.

  • Most Recent
  • Our Scholars
  • Our Staff
  • Arts
  • Civics
  • International
  • Democracy Prep Endurance   |   Jan 20, 2021

    Living Our Mission: A Leader’s Journey with Democracy Prep

    Have you heard? Democracy Prep is opening our newest Elementary School in the Bronx! Meet DPEE’s founding principal, Katherine Perez!..

    Media   |   Dec 10, 2020

    “Joe Biden must stand up for charter schools”: An Opinion Piece by Natasha Trivers and Naomi N. Shelton

    This opinion piece was published by the New York Daily News on December 3rd, 2020.  As two Black education leaders who..

    Alumni Relations   |   Nov 23, 2020

    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..

    Our Scholars   |   Aug 24, 2020

    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..

    Democracy Prep at the Agassi Campus   |   Jul 7, 2020

    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 at the Agassi Campus   |   Jun 29, 2020

    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..

    Civics   |   Jun 25, 2020

    “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..

    Our Scholars   |   Jun 15, 2020

    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…

  • Democracy Prep Endurance   |   Jan 20, 2021

    Living Our Mission: A Leader’s Journey with Democracy Prep

    Have you heard? Democracy Prep is opening our newest Elementary School in the Bronx! Meet DPEE’s founding principal, Katherine Perez!..

    Media   |   Dec 10, 2020

    “Joe Biden must stand up for charter schools”: An Opinion Piece by Natasha Trivers and Naomi N. Shelton

    This opinion piece was published by the New York Daily News on December 3rd, 2020.  As two Black education leaders who..

    Alumni Relations   |   Nov 23, 2020

    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..

    Our Scholars   |   Aug 24, 2020

    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..

    Democracy Prep at the Agassi Campus   |   Jul 7, 2020

    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..

    Our Scholars   |   Jun 15, 2020

    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…

    Alumni Relations   |   Jan 21, 2020

    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..

    Civics   |   Jan 20, 2020

    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,..

  • Democracy Prep Endurance   |   Jan 20, 2021

    Living Our Mission: A Leader’s Journey with Democracy Prep

    Have you heard? Democracy Prep is opening our newest Elementary School in the Bronx! Meet DPEE’s founding principal, Katherine Perez!..

    Media   |   Dec 10, 2020

    “Joe Biden must stand up for charter schools”: An Opinion Piece by Natasha Trivers and Naomi N. Shelton

    This opinion piece was published by the New York Daily News on December 3rd, 2020.  As two Black education leaders who..

    Alumni Relations   |   Nov 23, 2020

    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..

    Our Scholars   |   Aug 24, 2020

    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..

    Civics   |   Jun 25, 2020

    “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..

    Our Staff   |   Apr 28, 2020

    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..

    Our Staff   |   Apr 21, 2020

    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..

    Our Staff   |   Apr 17, 2020

    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..

  • Alumni Relations   |   Nov 23, 2020

    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..

    Civics   |   Sep 20, 2019

    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..

    Democracy Prep Bronx Prep   |   Aug 15, 2019

    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…

    DPPS Arts   |   Jun 18, 2019

    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..

    Democracy Prep Bronx Prep   |   Jun 14, 2019

    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..

    Democracy Prep Congress Heights   |   Mar 19, 2018

    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..

    Democracy Prep Endurance   |   Feb 2, 2018

    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..

    Democracy Prep Bronx Prep   |   Nov 13, 2017

    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..

  • Alumni Relations   |   Nov 23, 2020

    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..

    Civics   |   Jun 25, 2020

    “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..

    Civics   |   Apr 10, 2020

    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..

    Civics   |   Jan 20, 2020

    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,..

    Civics   |   Sep 20, 2019

    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..

    Civics   |   Dec 14, 2018

    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..

    Civics   |   Oct 3, 2018

    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..

    Civics   |   Sep 25, 2018

    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..

  • Democracy Prep at the Agassi Campus   |   Oct 15, 2018

    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..

    Civics   |   Sep 25, 2018

    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..

    Democracy Prep Charter High   |   Sep 13, 2018

    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..

    Global Citizens   |   May 24, 2018

    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..

    Democracy Prep Harlem High   |   May 10, 2018

    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..

    Global Citizens   |   May 7, 2018

    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..

    Democracy Prep at the Agassi Campus   |   Apr 23, 2018

    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..

    Democracy Prep Endurance High School   |   Mar 8, 2018

    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,..

© 2005-2019 Democracy Prep Public Schools | 1767 Park Avenue, 5th Floor New York, New York 10035