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​Equal Transparency for
​ALL Public Schools

​an EmpowerEd Teacher Action Campaign

EVERY PUBLIC SCHOOL THAT ACCEPTS PUBLIC DOLLARS MUST COMPLY WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT AND FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT


Did You Know?

The National Alliance of Public Charter Schools, of which DC Public Charter School Board  is a member, says it's a best practice to ensure all individual charter school boards comply with FOIA and Open Meetings laws. See Here.

Transparency doesn't hurt schools- it elevates schools that are doing things right and spreads best practices
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CM Charles Allen introduces The Public School Transparency Amendment Act.
Read the bill here.
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Read our Briefing and FAQs here.
See a comparison of the 2 school transparency bills currently before the DC Council
In the news...

WAMU/ DCist: New Bill Would Require More Transparency from DC Public Charter Schools

City Paper: New Bill Would Require Same Transparency Rules for Charters as DCPS
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Research: DC trails behind nearly every jurisdiction w/ charter schools- 39 states require open meetings and FOIA compliance
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Columbia Journalism Review rebukes Washington Post for opposing education transparency in new post.

Read Our Testimony.


EmpowerEd wants more transparency from BOTH sectors. See our recommendations and transparency comparison chart!
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Behind the Consulting Firm Raking In Millions From D.C. Charter Schools
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City Paper: Behind the charter lobbying efforts using public dollars to campaign against transparency and win DC politicians
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  • About
    • Mission
    • Values & Agenda
    • Our Podcast
    • Our Team
    • Equity Agenda
    • Get in Touch
    • Our Funding
  • Retention
    • Educator Wellness & Retention Playbook
    • Flexible Scheduling for Schools
    • Our Retention Work & Resources
    • Testimonies & Research
    • Solutions & Action!
  • Wellness Partnerships
  • Teacher Voice
    • Our Campaigns
    • Teacher Testimonies
  • Get Involved
    • Email Sign Up
    • Join Teacher-led Campaigns
    • Upcoming Events & Calendar
    • Teacher Fellowship
    • Defend DC Public Education
    • Contact DC Officials & Testify
  • Donate
    • Educators Fight Back Fund
    • Donor Advised Funds
    • Sustain Educator Organizing
    • Donate Stocks