New Year, New Approach: How Our Academics & Curriculum Meet Scholar Needs
On June 17, 2021 at 5 PM EDT, Democracy Prep will host a webinar about academics and curriculum in our..
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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..
Democracy Prep’s Road Map to Talent Development
On Thursday, May 27th at 5pm EDT, Democracy Prep will host a webinar about talent development & pathways in our..
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..
A Conversation about Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
In conversation with: Beatrix Jackson, Assistant Director for ACT Supports Jillian Luft, Assistant Director of Scholar Support Javon Ralling, Dean..
What Should Parents Know About Kindergarten?
Hear from Democracy Prep teachers and a parent on what to consider when choosing an excellent Kindergarten program. School is..
Navigating the Selection Process: Resume & Interview Tips for Teachers
By: Kristen Haurin, Assistant Director of Recruitment We know that many job seekers find the interviewing process to be stressful..
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..
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..
A Conversation about Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
In conversation with: Beatrix Jackson, Assistant Director for ACT Supports Jillian Luft, Assistant Director of Scholar Support Javon Ralling, Dean..
What Should Parents Know About Kindergarten?
Hear from Democracy Prep teachers and a parent on what to consider when choosing an excellent Kindergarten program. School is..
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..
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!..
“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..
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..
Democracy Prep’s Road Map to Talent Development
On Thursday, May 27th at 5pm EDT, Democracy Prep will host a webinar about talent development & pathways in our..
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..
A Conversation about Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
In conversation with: Beatrix Jackson, Assistant Director for ACT Supports Jillian Luft, Assistant Director of Scholar Support Javon Ralling, Dean..
What Should Parents Know About Kindergarten?
Hear from Democracy Prep teachers and a parent on what to consider when choosing an excellent Kindergarten program. School is..
Navigating the Selection Process: Resume & Interview Tips for Teachers
By: Kristen Haurin, Assistant Director of Recruitment We know that many job seekers find the interviewing process to be stressful..
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..
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!..
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..
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..
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, 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..
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..
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..