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  • Our Scholars   |   Apr 9, 2021

    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..

    Our Scholars   |   Mar 19, 2021

    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..

    Our Staff   |   Mar 17, 2021

    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..

    Civics   |   Mar 11, 2021

    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..

    Civics   |   Feb 9, 2021

    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..

    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   |   Apr 9, 2021

    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..

    Our Scholars   |   Mar 19, 2021

    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..

    Civics   |   Mar 11, 2021

    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..

    Civics   |   Feb 9, 2021

    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..

    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..

  • Our Scholars   |   Apr 9, 2021

    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..

    Our Scholars   |   Mar 19, 2021

    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..

    Our Staff   |   Mar 17, 2021

    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..

    Civics   |   Mar 11, 2021

    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..

    Civics   |   Feb 9, 2021

    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..

    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..

  • 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..

  • Civics   |   Mar 11, 2021

    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..

    Civics   |   Feb 9, 2021

    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..

    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   |   Feb 9, 2021

    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..

    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..

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