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’..
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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..
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..
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…
Office of the Superintendent Unveils New Priorities for Upcoming School Year and Beyond
As a true learning organization, we have taken the time over the past several months to reevaluate the best way..
“The Passion Behind the Food,” a Scholar’s Personal Narrative
The Personal Narrative The students of Democracy Prep Harlem High School have written a series of personal narratives, taking on..
Innovative PACE Program Supports Scholars with Individualized Instruction
In line with Democracy Prep’s shift towards defining itself as a network of high support/high achievement schools, co-teachers Jess Wall..
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…
Office of the Superintendent Unveils New Priorities for Upcoming School Year and Beyond
As a true learning organization, we have taken the time over the past several months to reevaluate the best way..
“The Passion Behind the Food,” a Scholar’s Personal Narrative
The Personal Narrative The students of Democracy Prep Harlem High School have written a series of personal narratives, taking on..
Innovative PACE Program Supports Scholars with Individualized Instruction
In line with Democracy Prep’s shift towards defining itself as a network of high support/high achievement schools, co-teachers Jess Wall..
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..
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…
Office of the Superintendent Unveils New Priorities for Upcoming School Year and Beyond
As a true learning organization, we have taken the time over the past several months to reevaluate the best way..
Innovative PACE Program Supports Scholars with Individualized Instruction
In line with Democracy Prep’s shift towards defining itself as a network of high support/high achievement schools, co-teachers Jess Wall..
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..
Bilingual Program Launching at Freedom Prep for 2019-2020 School Year
Next year, Freedom Prep High (FPH) and Freedom Prep Elementary (FPE) will each begin a bilingual program to educate the..
‘It is not just a job, but life work’: Tanya Nunez Reflects on Leadership, Her Identity, and 10 Years at Democracy Prep
Walking down the halls of Democracy Prep Charter Middle School (DPCMS) with Principal Tanya Nunez, you immediately notice that she..
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…
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..
Democracy Prep Scholars Attend Charter School Advocacy Day
45 scholars and staff from Harlem High School, Harlem Prep Middle, Charter High School, Bronx Prep High School, Endurance Middle..
Democracy Prep Endurance High School Scholar Attends Prestigious Program in Washington, D.C.
Last summer, Democracy Prep Endurance High School 11th grader Aissata Diallo attended the prestigious American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Summer..
DPAC Holds Second Annual Blood Drive
Democracy Prep at the Agassi Campus hosted its second annual blood drive on January 11th, 2018. DPAC doubled the number..
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,..