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Chicago high school students traveling to Des Moines to join campaign trail ahead of Iowa caucuses

January 20, 2020

From ABC7.

By: John Garcia | Thursday, January 16, 2020

https://abc7chicago.com/politics/chicago-students-join-presidential-campaign-trail-in-iowa/5853738/

 

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Last week our CPS Student Advisory Council met with the CEO of @chipubschools, Pedro Martinez. The youth were able to share about their current research and work around the following issue areas: 

- Neighborhood Schools 
- Safety & Restorative Practices 
- Youth Voice & Inclusive Partnerships

Thank you CEO Martinez for taking the time to meet and listen to our youth council.
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Today, over 60 students from Vaughn Occupational High School, led their third “Parade to the Polls” this school year. Mikva Challenge, @chicagoelection, and students paraded to the Loop Supersite where many students cast their first ballot! Shout out to all of the students who showed #democracyisaverb✊🏽✊🏿✊🏻
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Mikva Challenge students had the opportunity to meet with Mayoral Candidates, Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas, at a forum hosted by Chicago Women Take Action Alliance. In just a few weeks many Mikva students will serve as election judges again for the April 4th runoff.
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