Tune in for Neighborhood News! In this episode we discuss Mayor Brandon Johnson's efforts to amplify student concerns and advocate for more resources for neighborhood schools in Chicago. With a $391 million budget shortfall looming, these voices are more important than ever. We then discuss challenges faced by schools without adequate air conditioning during record-breaking heatwaves. From Washington, D.C. to Chicago, students and parents are speaking out about the need for better facilities.
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson visits West Side high school to advocate for more Sustainable Community Schools
Without proper air conditioning, many U.S. schools forced to close amid scorching heat
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