
Episode #12
Are DC Charter School Students Being Funded Fairly? | Victor L. Horton
In Season 3, Episode 12 of Those Who Give a Damn , Dr. Duvalier Malone sits down with education advocate and former ANC Commissioner Victor L. Horton to discuss the funding inequalities affecting public charter school students across Washington, DC. Nearly half of DC's public school students attend charter schools, yet Victor explains how those schools can receive thousands of dollars less per student when operating and facility funding are considered. That difference can affect teacher hiring, academic programs, after-school activities, building maintenance, and the resources students receive inside the classroom. This conversation breaks down DC's education funding formula, the challenges charter schools face when paying for their own facilities, and why public education funding should follow the student instead of the type of school they attend. Victor also shares practical ways parents, educators, ANC commissioners, and community members can get involved, including starting education committees, attending public hearings, testifying before the DC Council, and advocating for stronger schools in every ward. Learn more and get involved at strongschoolsaction.org .






