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..
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…
“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..