Cheer Champions
The following post is written by scholars Raysiah Roberson and Jenee Brown While we were practicing in the back of..
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Month of Empowerment: Remembering the Central Park 5
Assistant Principal Cassius Gil and history teacher Marielle Colucci contributed to this post. When you’re living in the South Bronx,..
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..
How Becoming Bilingual Changed a Freedom Prep Scholar’s Vision for Herself
Three years ago, Adivis left the home she had always known in the Dominican Republic and moved to America…
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..
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..
DPAC Junior Selected as Finalist for State Department Program to Study Mandarin in China
Democracy Prep at the Agassi Campus High School (DPACHS) junior, Alisha Graves, is an excellent scholar, a cheerleader, and a..
Jayden’s Dream Team
A group of eight Democracy Prep Harlem Middle School (DPHMS) scholars have spent the last three years fundraising for their..
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 Scholars Intern at The Korea Society for Policy Summit Discussion
In honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and Democracy Prep’s upcoming 5th annual Korean Street Festival, the DP blog..
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..
Breaking Barriers: From Founding AP to Interim CEO, Natasha Trivers Excited to Lead Organization She Loves
Throughout her career, Natasha Trivers has evaluated her environment to see what can be made better. This mindset toward improvement..
How One Teacher’s ‘Bicultural’ Approach to Dual Language Education Instills Cultural Pride in Her Scholars
Perla Torres teaches Pre-K in a dual language classroom at Democracy Prep at the Stewart Campus. Her classroom is made..
Grounded in his ‘Why’ and Expanding his Impact
It’s always our pleasure to highlight all members of the DREAM Team for objectively exemplary work, but in honor of..
“Black History is American History”
It’s always our pleasure to highlight all members of the DREAM Team for objectively exemplary work, but in honor of..
For DPHE ACT Coordinator, Support and Teamwork Drive Scholar Success
Sheila Sullivan is a teacher and ACT Coordinator at Democracy Prep Harlem Elementary (DPHE). One thing Sheila loves about..
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…
Catch A Musical at Democracy Prep!
For the rest of the world, the longer days and warmer weather are the first indications that we are really..
Becoming An Emotional Creature
In honor of the start of National Women’s History month, scholar, Kadiatu K, wanted to share her experience as a..
DPHE Parents Join Scholars on Stage for Special Performance
When she asked the audience for volunteer performers, Kaslyn Harris-Jordan, dance teacher at Democracy Prep Harlem Elementary, knew that..
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..
Democracy Prep Charter High School’s Day of Service
More than 300 Democracy Prep Charter High School (DPCHS) scholars participated in the Day of Service across New York City..
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,..