Washington Global raises funds at spring benefit

Washington Global Public Charter School held its Annual Spring Benefit in Washington, D.C., bringing together diplomats, supporters and community leaders to back the school’s programs and future expansion. The event also honored Brett Fuller and introduced plans for a new Media and Literacy Center. Why it matters: - Proceeds from the Annual Spring Benefit support Washington Global’s internationally focused programs for students, including those from historically underserved communities. - The event helps fund a curriculum built around global studies, cultural understanding, foreign language instruction and service learning. - Washington Global said the benefit also advances a new Media and Literacy Center that would broaden student access to literacy, digital media, communications and technology-based learning. What happened: - Washington Global Public Charter School held its Annual Spring Benefit at 2230: A House for the Nations on Embassy Row in Washington, D.C. - The gathering brought together distinguished guests, diplomatic leaders, supporters and community leaders. - Teresa Curristine, Ph.D., chair of Washington Global’s Board of Trustees, and Principal Howard Mebane presented the Champion of Service Award to Brett Fuller, chairman of 2230: A House for the Nations. - Elizabeth Torres, Ed.D., co-founder and CEO of Washington Global, spoke at the event and highlighted the school’s global education model. The details: - The Champion of Service Award recognizes leaders in Washington, D.C., whose service has had a lasting impact on the community. - Past recipients include the ambassador of Tunisia to the United States and the ambassador of the Dominican Republic to the United States. - Fuller spoke about the power of education and encouraged an eighth-grade Washington Global student who will soon attend an early college high school. - Fuller told the student, “We need leaders like you. It gives me hope thinking about you.” - Torres announced development of Washington Global’s new Media and Literacy Center, which the school described as a “learning hub.” - Washington Global said the center will expand opportunities in literacy development, digital media, communications and technology-based learning. - Washington Global is a nationally recognized public charter middle school in Washington. - The school said it is consistently ranked among the top-performing charter schools in the District. - Washington Global received the 2023 National Blue Ribbon School Award from the U.S. Department of Education. - The school also received the EmpowerK12 Bold Performance School Award in 2022 and 2025 for academic growth and student achievement. - Cynthia Fuller and Brett Fuller serve as co-chairs of 2230: A House for the Nations. - The organization says it focuses on global citizenship, cultural diplomacy and building connections across nations and communities. Between the lines: - The benefit doubled as a fundraising event and a public showcase for Washington Global’s academic track record. - Honoring Brett Fuller tied the school’s mission to a broader diplomatic and civic network in Washington. - The new center signals an effort to expand beyond core academics into media and technology skills that can support college and career readiness. What’s next: - Washington Global will move ahead with plans for the Media and Literacy Center. - Donations from the benefit will continue supporting the school’s internationally focused educational programs. - Interested supporters can contact Jan Du Plain at Du Plain Global Enterprises at 202.486.7004 or janduplain@gmail.com for more information. - More information is available through the school’s LinkedIn page , Instagram account , Facebook page and X account .