Democracy Prep Public Schools is a growing network of free, open-enrollment, high-performing public charter schools committed ... to preparing students for success in college and active citizenship. Democracy Prep’s DREAM Team of teachers and staff currently educates over 7,000 scholars in grades K-12. A pioneer in authentic civic education and charter school turnaround, Democracy Prep achieves remarkable academic growth for all students, especially those with special needs. By proving that all students, regardless of where they are born or their initial academic performance, can achieve at extremely high academic levels, Democracy Prep seeks to transform not only the lives of our students, but also raise the expectations for public schools across the nation and beyond. read more