Principal of Beacon Charter High School for the Arts to Speak at Rally to Protect Public School Funding

Image via Rhode Island League of Charter Schools Facebook page

Families, teachers, advocacy leaders and hundreds more are holding a rally at the Rhode Island State House to protect choice options for Rhode Island public school students on Wednesday, March 4.

The rally will call on state leaders to offer fair education funding for public school students, including students that attend charter, independent, career and technical public schools.

Among the speakers at the rally will be Michael Skeldon, principal at Beacon Charter High School for the Arts in Woonsocket.

Other speakers include Central Falls Superintendent Fran Gallo, Lt. Governor Dan McKee, students, alumni and parents.

The rally will begin on Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. at the Rhode Island State House, 82 Smith St. in Providence.

Want more? Subscribe to the free Woonsocket daily newsletter: