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  • Harlem Prep Elementary   |   Mar 21, 2023

    En Harlem Prep Elementary, mi hijo está aprendiendo a ser un líder

    Por Shaquana Harvey Cuando estaba en la escuela primaria, mi director solía recibirnos todas las mañanas y quedarse afuera al..

    Harlem Prep Elementary   |   Mar 21, 2023

    At Harlem Prep Elementary, My Son is Learning to be a Leader

    By Shaquana Harvey When I was in elementary school, my principal used to greet us every morning and stay out..

    Media   |   Mar 9, 2023

    La historia de Candy Bloise, maestra de la escuela primaria Democracy Prep Harlem

    Aquí en Nueva York, siempre ha habido una actitud compartida entre nosotros de esmerarnos por lo mejor de lo mejor,..

    Civics   |   Feb 28, 2023

    BHM 365: An HBCU Panel Event

    At Democracy Prep, Black history is more than one month, it is celebrated and made 365 days of the year. ..

    Our Scholars   |   Jan 3, 2023

    At Democracy Prep, My Son and I Are Striving For the Best

    The Story of Candy Bloise, Teacher at Democracy Prep Harlem Elementary School Here in New York, there has always been..

    Our Staff   |   Dec 21, 2022

    An End of Year Conversation with Natasha, Duncan, and Emmanuel

    It’s almost time for your much-deserved holiday break. This time of year is an opportunity to reflect on what we’re..

    Our Staff   |   Dec 7, 2022

    The Journey So Far: A Reflection From Our CPO

    2022 has been a year of substantial growth and development at Democracy Prep, much of which we have our Chief..

    Our Staff   |   Nov 30, 2022

    BMEC ‘22: A Convening of Black Excellence

    At Democracy Prep, an important factor for the work that we do as educators is understanding context. Teaching—historically and presently—is..

  • Harlem Prep Elementary   |   Mar 21, 2023

    En Harlem Prep Elementary, mi hijo está aprendiendo a ser un líder

    Por Shaquana Harvey Cuando estaba en la escuela primaria, mi director solía recibirnos todas las mañanas y quedarse afuera al..

    Harlem Prep Elementary   |   Mar 21, 2023

    At Harlem Prep Elementary, My Son is Learning to be a Leader

    By Shaquana Harvey When I was in elementary school, my principal used to greet us every morning and stay out..

    Media   |   Mar 9, 2023

    La historia de Candy Bloise, maestra de la escuela primaria Democracy Prep Harlem

    Aquí en Nueva York, siempre ha habido una actitud compartida entre nosotros de esmerarnos por lo mejor de lo mejor,..

    Civics   |   Feb 28, 2023

    BHM 365: An HBCU Panel Event

    At Democracy Prep, Black history is more than one month, it is celebrated and made 365 days of the year. ..

    Our Scholars   |   Jan 3, 2023

    At Democracy Prep, My Son and I Are Striving For the Best

    The Story of Candy Bloise, Teacher at Democracy Prep Harlem Elementary School Here in New York, there has always been..

    Our Scholars   |   Oct 25, 2022

    A Month To Remember: Honoring Latinx Heritage Month

    While Latinx | Hispanic Heritage Month has come to a close, we’re still feeling the joy from the celebrations that..

    Our Scholars   |   Sep 28, 2022

    Hearts Touched with Fire

    Written By Natasha Trivers, CEO of Democracy Prep Public Schools While bidding adieu to the summer is always bittersweet, we..

    Our Scholars   |   Aug 9, 2022

    Fostering Connections: Building In Restorative Practices At Democracy Prep

    Community, connection, and joy. These are three things that we, at Democracy Prep, want every child to feel as soon..

  • Media   |   Mar 9, 2023

    La historia de Candy Bloise, maestra de la escuela primaria Democracy Prep Harlem

    Aquí en Nueva York, siempre ha habido una actitud compartida entre nosotros de esmerarnos por lo mejor de lo mejor,..

    Civics   |   Feb 28, 2023

    BHM 365: An HBCU Panel Event

    At Democracy Prep, Black history is more than one month, it is celebrated and made 365 days of the year. ..

    Our Staff   |   Dec 21, 2022

    An End of Year Conversation with Natasha, Duncan, and Emmanuel

    It’s almost time for your much-deserved holiday break. This time of year is an opportunity to reflect on what we’re..

    Our Staff   |   Dec 7, 2022

    The Journey So Far: A Reflection From Our CPO

    2022 has been a year of substantial growth and development at Democracy Prep, much of which we have our Chief..

    Our Staff   |   Nov 30, 2022

    BMEC ‘22: A Convening of Black Excellence

    At Democracy Prep, an important factor for the work that we do as educators is understanding context. Teaching—historically and presently—is..

    Our Scholars   |   Oct 25, 2022

    A Month To Remember: Honoring Latinx Heritage Month

    While Latinx | Hispanic Heritage Month has come to a close, we’re still feeling the joy from the celebrations that..

    Our Scholars   |   Sep 28, 2022

    Hearts Touched with Fire

    Written By Natasha Trivers, CEO of Democracy Prep Public Schools While bidding adieu to the summer is always bittersweet, we..

    Our Scholars   |   Aug 9, 2022

    Fostering Connections: Building In Restorative Practices At Democracy Prep

    Community, connection, and joy. These are three things that we, at Democracy Prep, want every child to feel as soon..

  • DPPS Arts   |   Jan 26, 2022

    Democracy Prep Invites You to the August Wilson Monologue Festival!

    Who is August Wilson?  You may have heard of Fences (2016), the Pulitzer-Prize winning play-turned Academy Award winning film featuring..

    Civics   |   Oct 15, 2021

    Celebrating Latinx Heritage Month The Democracy Prep Way!

    Latinx / Hispanic Heritage Month is the first of many celebrations of identity that take place over the school year..

    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..

  • Civics   |   Feb 28, 2023

    BHM 365: An HBCU Panel Event

    At Democracy Prep, Black history is more than one month, it is celebrated and made 365 days of the year. ..

    Civics   |   May 9, 2022

    Civics in Practice: A Fellowship At Our Nation’s Capital

    As a civics-oriented institution, we are committed to preparing the next generation of changemakers who will undoubtedly enact positive change..

    Civics   |   Oct 15, 2021

    Celebrating Latinx Heritage Month The Democracy Prep Way!

    Latinx / Hispanic Heritage Month is the first of many celebrations of identity that take place over the school year..

    Civics   |   Jun 8, 2021

    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..

    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..

  • Global Citizens   |   May 13, 2022

    Journeys of Self-Discovery in Big Bend, TX

    “Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.” ~ Albert Einstein When life becomes too chaotic and..

    Civics   |   May 9, 2022

    Civics in Practice: A Fellowship At Our Nation’s Capital

    As a civics-oriented institution, we are committed to preparing the next generation of changemakers who will undoubtedly enact positive change..

    Global Citizens   |   Apr 18, 2022

    Outdoor Education in the Channel Islands

    The aim of Democracy Prep’s Global Citizens Program is to offer our scholars once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to travel the country and..

    Global Citizens   |   Jan 28, 2022

    Global Citizens is BACK: A Summer Getaway to the Rocky Mountains

    Work hard. Go to college. Change the world! That’s our motto at Democracy Prep and we believe that in order..

    Global Citizens   |   May 7, 2021

    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..

    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..

    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..

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