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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I read OP's link and it says funding for charter schools is INCREASING [/quote]

Did you miss this paragraph?

"Overall, Bowser’s proposed fiscal 2026 budget would send $2.9 billion to public schools in the District — a $123 million increase over the 2025 budget. Her plan directs $75 million to D.C. Public Schools and $48 million to the city’s charter campuses."

Would you be OK with charter schools getting $75M more money while DCPS gets $48M?[/quote]

Yes I would. and I'm a parent who bridged the divide, with kids in both DCPS and charter.

For one, there are more kids in DCPS so obviously they should get more money. Secondly, I've seen firsthand how much more DCPS has to do because they are mandated to serve ALL students... Our previous school dealt identified and dealt with IEPs, ESL students, students facing homelessness etc.

Our charter works extremely well for my kid but it wouldn't work for any of the above groups. I'm still glad it exists. But I do think it makes sense for DCPS
To get more money.[/quote]

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