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DC Public Schools

  • $12,762,652raised
  • 19,472projects fully funded
  • 49,162donors
  • 128schools funded
  • 56%of funding from individuals out of state
District Partner
Message from Chancellor Lewis Ferebee

DC Public Schools has incredible teachers who know their students’ unique needs better than anyone. Through DonorsChoose, our educators can use that knowledge to help fund projects that bolster their vision for high-quality instruction in the classroom. We are grateful for this partnership and for the caring donors helping our school communities become stronger so that our all of our students can thrive in the classroom and beyond.

About District of Columbia Public Schools

DCPS' mission is to ensure that every school guarantees students reach their full potential through rigorous and joyful learning experiences provided in a nurturing environment.

Values

Students First: We recognize students as whole children and put their needs first in everything we do.

Equity: We work proactively to eliminate opportunity gaps by interrupting institutional bias and investing in effective strategies to ensure every student succeeds.

Excellence: We work with integrity and hold ourselves accountable for exemplary outcomes, service, and interactions.

Teamwork: We recognize that our greatest asset is our collective vision and ability to work collaboratively and authentically.

Courage: We have the audacity to learn from our successes and failures, to try new things, and to lead the nation as a proof point of PK-12 success.

Joy: We enjoy our collective work and will enthusiastically celebrate our success and each other.
Become a district partner

A Communal Space to Share Knowledge and Love!

Help me give my students a comfortable space for learning. My self-contained students require various spaces around the classroom to support deferential learning to access curriculum. Carpet time allows all students to engage in content and collaborative learning.
Ms. Perry
Harriet Tubman Elementary School•
Washington, DC
  • $148 still needed
  • 12 donors so far

Bright New Start

Help me give my students a wicker papasan chair to be used in our calm corner.
Ms. Grimes
River Terrace Education Campus•
Washington, DC
  • $98 still needed
  • 2 donors so far
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A Space That Sparkles As Much As The Students Do

Help me give my students a clean, organized, and safe classroom learning environment.
Ms. D.
Eastern Senior High School•
Washington, DC
  • $226 still needed
  • 3 donors so far
  • $113 for now

SEL Development and Inclusion

Help me give my students inclusive sensory spaces and emotional learning tools to help them overcome!
Ms. Haley
Jc Nalle Elementary School•
Washington, DC
  • $442 still needed
  • 80 donors so far

First Year

Help me give my students sanitized and welcoming environment. I am a first year teacher and from what I have seen and experienced as a teacher's aide we were always short on cleaning supplies.
Ms. Vital
River Terrace Education Campus•
Washington, DC
  • $276 still needed
  • 7 donors so far

Kindergarten Educational Activities

Help me give my students fun learning activities to use during choice time.
Ms. Ferrell
Harriet Tubman Elementary School•
Washington, DC
  • $255 still needed
  • 6 donors so far
2X
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Empower Bright Minds: Provide Enriching Supplies for Our Future Leaders!

Help me give my students Play-Doh, lamps, yarn, and other materials to start off the school year prepared and excited to learn.
Ms. Adams
Langdon Elementary School•
Washington, DC
  • $161 still needed
  • 3 donors so far
  • $81 for now
2X
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Kickstart Our Season!

Help me give my students soccer training gear for our upcoming fall season!
Ms. Schroeder
Ida B Wells Middle School•
Washington, DC
  • $177 still needed
  • 4 donors so far
  • $89 for now
2X
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Fall Means Futbol

Help me give my students athletes a team long sleeve to help them stay warm while playing soccer.
Ms. Schroeder
Ida B Wells Middle School•
Washington, DC
  • $180 still needed
  • 2 donors so far
  • $90 for now

Binder Bonanza

Help me give my students binders to store and organize their class notes and activities.
Ms. J
Eastern Senior High School•
Washington, DC
  • $532 still needed
  • 23 donors so far