Public School Funding Rally Press Release!

The DCPS Full Funding Campaign

For Immediate Release For More Information Contact:
Monday, April 11, 2005


Public School Supporters to Stage RFK Rally
At National’s Opening Home Game

Students, Parents, Teachers, School Workers Question City’s Spending Priorities

Washington, D.C.—A coalition of students, parents, teachers, school workers and concerned city residents will stage a protest rally at RFK Stadium, at the National’s home opener, to demand increased funding for the city’s school buildings that are falling apart.

The coalition—The D.C. Public Schools Full Funding Campaign—is calling on city officials to invest the same time, energy and money into repairing city school building that they have put into renovating RFK Stadium and developing a public funding deal for building a new stadium.

“Everyday our students are forced to attend class in school buildings that are falling down around them,” said D.C. Teacher of the Year Crystal Sylvia. “Clean, safe school buildings are just as important as a new baseball stadium. Our elected officials have their priorities out of order.”

Organizers have gotten a D.C. police department permit for the rally, which is expected to draw public school supporters from across the city.

Millions for Stadiums, Peanuts for Schools Rally on Opening Day at RFK Stadium

WHO: DCPS Full Funding Campaign, composed of students, parents, teachers, school workers and concerned city residents.
WHAT: Will rally for additional funding for repairs to city school buildings.
WHEN: 6 pm., Thursday, April 14, 2005—D.C. National’s Opening Home Game.
WHERE: Main Entrance, RFK Stadium, 2400 East Capitol St., SE

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