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- The Duke Ellington School of the Arts (Ellington) was established in 1974 and remains the sole DC public high school to offer a dual curriculum encompassing professional arts training and a rigorous academic program, in preparation for college, conservatory, and careers in the arts.
- Jazz legend Duke Ellington, born in the District of Columbia, named one of his jazz bands The Washingtonians and made his home part of his persona.
- The late DC philanthropist and avid art collector Peggy Cooper Cafritz and the late dancer and choreographer Mike Malone returned the favor, building the School to the creative soul of the District, and to reflect the rich cultural diversity of the United States.
- From the beginning, public and private partnerships have supported the School, which in 2000 evolved into the Duke Ellington School of the Arts Project (DESAP).
- This partnership includes the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) system, the Ellington Fund, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and George Washington University (GW).
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