DC Public Schools is making tremendous progress

Locally and nationally, education leaders point to DCPS as a model for improvement and innovation. DC Ed Fund has raised over $120 million in high-impact, private investments to support DCPS’ transformation from a historically under-performing school district to one that is nationally recognized for its student achievement growth. 

For DC Public Schools to continue its rapid trajectory as the nation’s fastest-improving urban school district, support from the philanthropic community is essential. 

OUR MISSION

DC Public Education Fund supports DC Public Schools (DCPS) by raising private dollars for the district’s most innovative start-up initiatives. In the last decade, Ed Fund has raised over $130M from foundations, businesses, and individuals to seed catalytic drivers of change. As DCPS’ sole philanthropic partner, our dollars position the district to accelerate programs, test cutting-edge ideas, and drive outcomes through innovation.

Learn how past investments have helped accelerate DCPS' trajectory as the fastest-improving urban school district in the nation.

WE seed DC PUBLIC SCHOOLS' most strategic PRIORITIES

Our investments historically yield outsized results for students in DC Public Schools. Learn more about our Fundraising Priorities.

Great teaching changes lives 

Standing Ovation for DC Public Schools is a star-studded awards show and celebration that shines a spotlight on the achievements of DC Public Schools’ finest teachers, leaders, and school communities.

Join us on February 7 for Standing Ovation 2019 as we recognize another group of incredible educators at The Anthem!