Thousands of Chicago Public Schools students are expected to fill Soldier Field today in a rally demanding more funding for education.
The students are also expected to push for more anti-violence programs. Students from all over Chicago will be bused to Soldier Field for the "Shout-Out for Schools" rally. Mayor Richard Daley and public schools CEO Arne Duncan are expected to attend. The rally is part of the school district’s efforts to get the Illinois Legislature and Governor Rod Blagojevich to find money to fill a $99 million budget gap. The state budget calls for $98 million in new funds to city schools. But school officials says that will not be enough to keep many programs running. That includes programs designed to keep students safe after school. (AP) ______ Copyright 2008 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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