In this episode of Founders, Future, host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Dr. Paul Miller, CEO of Charter Champions, to explore the challenges and opportunities in the charter school landscape of Rochester, NY. Dr. Miller shares his journey from leading high-performing schools to launching Charter Champions, an organization dedicated to addressing funding inequities, improving educator pipelines, and advocating for policy changes.

They discuss the funding disparities between district and charter schools, the importance of increasing educators of color in classrooms, and the organization’s advocacy efforts to unify parent voices for systemic change. Dr. Miller also outlines the biggest obstacles to growth, including securing long-term funding, and shares his vision for strengthening partnerships, expanding advocacy, and ensuring educational equity for disadvantaged students.