DC Voters Overwhelmingly Support Equal Funding for DCPS and Public Charter Schools

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DC Voters Overwhelmingly Support Equal Funding for DCPS and Public Charter Schools

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Nearly 8 of 10 voters (79%) believe that the Mayor and D.C. Council should include a raise in compensation for DCPS and public charter school educators in this year’s budget. The same percentage of voters (79%) believe that the D.C. Council should maintain the 3.1% charter facilities allowance increase so public charter schools can continue to make rent or mortgage payments, complete major renovations or modernizations, and pay for utilities, repairs, and maintenance.

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