Local Voices
Parents, Students Rally To Keep 7 Acero Charter Schools Open In Chicago
The students, parents, and teachers who rallied Wednesday night took their concerns directly to the Acero charter school board.
December 12, 2024
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Fired up parents and teachers rallied and packed a gymnasium Wednesday night—with the message, "Save our schools."
Find out what's happening in South Sidefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
At issue is the plan by the charter school group Acero to close seven of its schools. Activists say the plan is placing thousands of kids in limbo.
The sub-freezing temperatures Wednesday night did not impede the group as they rallied.
