Youth Connection Charter School was one of many Chicago charter schools that participated in the March 24, 2010 Charter School Rally. The rally was sponsored by the Illinois Network of Charter Schools (INCS).  The purpose of the rally was to let Illinois State Legislators know how important educational funding is to all Chicago Public Schools especially charter schools. “The Illinois charter sector has created high quality public schools for students across Illinois and is on the front lines serving students every day,” said Andrew Broy, President of INCS. “The proposed 18% cut to the CPS per-pupil funding formula, if enacted, will have a dire impact on our charter schools next year. Because charter school funding is more likely to be spent directly in the classroom, cuts to central office programs and administrative funding will affect charter schools’ core operations—the delivery of student instruction.”

Marquette Green, a Youth Connection Leadership Academy Student, represented YCCS students hold the YCCS banner along with other YCCS staff members. YCCS stood with students, parents and staff from other charter schools including Urban Prep Academy, Perspectives Charter Schools, and Chicago International Charter School.  Everyone was united shouting, “Support our Schools”. Speakers at the rally included Sylvia Ewing, Interim Executive Director of INCS and Ron Huberman, CEO of Chicago Public Schools. Mr. Huberman stressed that charter schools are public schools and need to be supported to succeed. The rally goers boarded the bus after the spirited rally heading to Springfield to talk with State Legislators.

 

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