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About Legends

Our Story

A journey of liberation through education, built on community, love, and unwavering commitment to excellence.

Our Mission

Education Rooted in Love

Legends Public Charter School is dedicated to providing tuition-free, culturally-responsive, excellent K-8 education to scholars in Prince George's County who have been historically underserved. We center joy, love, and community -- because every scholar deserves to thrive.

Young students engaged in collaborative learning

August 2020

From Vision to Reality

Legends Public Charter School opened its doors with Kindergarten through 2nd grade. Our founding vision was clear: every scholar deserves two certified educators in their classroom, real-time differentiation, and education rooted in love. We started small, but our ambition was boundless.

Teacher working one-on-one with a student at a desk

2021 -- 2026

Grade-by-Grade, Heart by Heart

Year by year, we expanded grade levels while maintaining our commitment to the two-adult classroom model. Families and educators chose Legends because we do the hard work of differentiation and support in real-time. Today we serve over 900 scholars across all K-8 grades, with 24 AmeriCorps Legends Fellows bringing energy and passion to our classrooms.

Key Milestones

2020

Year Founded

900+

Scholars Served

K-8

Grades Offered

24

AmeriCorps Fellows

Looking Ahead

Built by Community, for Community

Legends is more than a school -- it is a movement rooted in Prince George's County. We hire local educators who know our neighborhoods, celebrate our families' cultures and languages, and build partnerships with organizations that share our mission. Our scholars and their families deserve excellence, and we are just getting started.