Event to unveil CCSA legislative agenda, show strength of the movement
WHAT: Tomorrow, over 6,000 charter school students, families, performers and supporters will come together for a “Stand for All Students” rally to demonstrate the diversity and strength of California’s charter school movement and unveil to elected officials the California Charter Schools Association’s (CCSA) sponsored legislation that delivers for all students, defends great schools, and demands full funding, particularly for the lowest performing subgroups and historically underserved students.
WHEN: Wednesday, March 13, 3 to 4 p.m.
WHERE: California State Capitol Building, West Steps
VISUALS:
- Over 6,000 California charter school students, families, performers and supporters.
- Remarks by Myrna Castrejón, president and CEO, CCSA and Margaret Fortune, president and CEO, Fortune School, and board president, CCSA;
- Award Ceremony for CCSA’s 2019 Hart Vision Public Officials of the Year: Senator Ben Allen (D-Santa Monica) and Trish Williams, former member of the California State Board of Education
WHY: The Stand for All Students Rally is hosted by CCSA in conjunction with the organization’s 26th Annual California Charter Schools Conference. To learn more about the rally and the 26th Annual California Charter Schools Conference, visit: info.ccsa.org/rally-registration
About California's Charter Schools
California's charter schools are public schools built to put the needs of students first. Public, free, and open to all, charter schools are a valuable part of our public education system. They offer a different approach -- one that is as unique as the kids they serve, one that puts kids above bureaucracy, and one that gives passionate teachers the flexibility to create dynamic lesson plans tailored to kids' individual needs. As a result, charter schools send more kids to college and are preparing more kids for the jobs of tomorrow.
Media Contact:
Caity Heim, CCSA
916-926-8234