Shiela Escamilla

Briya Public Charter School educates adults and young children in Washington, DC. Families enroll in Briya’s two-generation program together: parents study English, digital literacy, and parenting while their children receive a high-quality early education. Briya also offers a high school diploma and training for Medical Assistant and Child Development Associate credentials. The school has four campuses and serves over 650 families each school year. Briya believes, and research validates, that educating parents and children together promotes strong families and success in school and in life.