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Ruth Asawa believed “art is for everyone.” She helped make San Francisco the first city to hire artists as public school teachers—proving creativity belongs in the classroom. #AAPIHeritageMonth #ArtInEducation #DemocracyPrep

Kalpana Chawla was the first Indian woman and the first South Asian American woman to fly in space #AAPIHeritageMonth #WomenInSTEM #SpaceInnovation #DemocracyPrep

Dr. Fe del Mundo revolutionized pediatrics in the U.S. and the Philippines—and even designed a hospital for children. She wasn’t just a doctor—she was a pioneer for public health. #AAPIHeritageMonth #WomenInMedicine #DemocracyPrep

Ajay Bhatt co-created the USB—the tiny connector powering your phone, computer, and game controller. Thanks to his work, tech is faster, simpler, and more connected. #AAPIHeritageMonth #TechForAll #DemocracyPrep

Teachers are the backbone of Democracy Prep Public Schools, bringing with them unique perspectives and experiences to classrooms. Their diverse backgrounds is one of their major strengths, and we couldn’t be more proud of their contributions to our community.

We honor and celebrate the countless Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders who have positively impacted, contributed to, and elevated American culture including our team of educators. #aapiheritagemonth #celebratingculture

Our little fashionistas at DP Endurance Elementary School celebrated the new season in style! We loved watching their personalities shine during their fashion show 💙. #springseason #schoolstyle #empoweringyouth

Happy Earth Day! We take pride in ensuring our scholars go beyond the classroom to experience nature, and to help make the world a better place. #EarthDay2025 #globalcitizens #ProtectOurPlanet

It's game day! Support our girls and boys varsity teams. Sales go toward the Winston Perez-Ventura Microgrant Fund, a fund that keeps college possible for all alumni who need additional support. Ticket sales end at 7pm. We hope to see you there! secure.qgiv.com/.../event/2025…

Join us in loving memory of Winston Ventura-Perez (DPHHS '17) at our annual Homecoming Classic basketball game this Friday, April 11 to raise funds for our alumni in college, who may encounter emergency or unexpected expenses. Click here for tickets: secure.qgiv.com/for/democracyp…

Last week, our scholars participated in the Model UN Conference! During the conference, they were challenged to adopt the laws and norms of their assigned delegations with the goal of diplomatically addressing the horrors of the Rwandan Genocide. #DemocracyInAction

We had a great time on the United Nations Children's Tour! We invited 21 scholars from all three of our elementary schools to learn about the @UN and the role of different countries as member states. #studentcouncil #DemocracyPrep #UnitedNations

We are proud to share that our General Counsel, Ayanna Thomas, was recently featured in @StJohnsU's magazine! She spoke about what drove her to pursue a career in education. Access the full publication here: issuu.com/stjohnslaw/doc…

This week, we held the inaugural DPNY 6th Grade cross-campus Civics Fellowship at the Academy for American Democracy @NYHistory. Scholars learned about the history of Greek and American democracy at the museum and participated in a simulation of Athenian direct democratic voting!

This wasn't just an ordinary trip to the zoo for our Multi-Language Learning (MLL) scholars, it was specially coordinated for them free of charge as part of the @BronxZoo's Title 1 educational program! #bronxzoo #earlychildhoodeducation #democracyprep #multilanguage

Meet Riunite Hood, our Director of Operations at the Agassi Campus! Riunite shares what fuels her passion for her work: "My drive comes from the joy of cheering every scholar on to their victories, making even the toughest challenges feel like a thrilling journey!" #whm

Last week, our scholars (and chaperones) went to the Thurgood Marshall Courthouse! This was a learning experience that was attended by student council representatives from each New York High School campus. Scholars had a great time watching real lawyers and judges at work!

Meet Katelyn Kenney, our Senior Manager of Accountability! She takes pride in the work she does to support our schools: "I care deeply about the work I do because it directly connects to ensuring DP schools across all regions thrive and are positioned for growth." #whm

The first SHEro we're recognizing for Women's History Month is also someone we're highlighting in honor of Social Work Awareness Month this March. Meet, Destony Stewart, our Director of Social and Emotional Wellness! Destony leads efforts to promote scholar well-being. #whm

Happy International Women's Day! Today, and throughout this Women's History Month, we are celebrating the women who are shaping our organization, and helping to inspire the next generation of SHEroes. #WHM #internationalwomensday #democracyprep