About the School
AppleTree Institute for Education Innovation, based in Washington, D.C., is a non-profit organization founded in 2005. It focuses on enhancing educational excellence for young children, particularly those from underserved communities. AppleTree operates two main entities: the AppleTree Institute for Education Innovation, which conducts research, and the AppleTree Early Learning Public Charter School, which manages multiple preschool campuses. The organization aims to close the achievement gap before kindergarten by providing three- and four-year-olds with essential social, emotional, and cognitive foundations. AppleTree runs 11 charter preschool campuses in D.C., offering play-based education along with mental health and specialized support. Its flagship educational product, "Every Child Ready," is a comprehensive instructional model that includes a standards-based curriculum, instructional frameworks, assessment tools, and professional development resources. AppleTree also collaborat