Save School Choice: Video from the Event

Yesterday, there were several speakers who spoke to the crowd of students and parents, who rallied in D.C.’s Freedom Plaza to save school choice. Right now, hundreds of D.C. Opportunity Scholarships, which allow students to attend private schools over the lower performing public schools in their neighborhoods, are at stake of being eliminated by President Obama and Congress. Many of these families have talked about the difference this program made in their children, and it is time for President Obama to stand for positive change for children all across this country, who benefit from school vouchers.

Here is some video from the event:

Mya and Ginuwine addressed the crowd at the rally.

Former DC Mayor Anthony Williams addressed the crowd at the rally.

DC Councilman Marion Barry addresses the crowd at the rally.

More video will be coming later this afternoon. If you have some spare time this afternoon, I encourage you to contact the White House and urge President Obama to save the funding for D.C. Opportunity Scholarships. A parent should have the choice to be able to send their child to a higher performing school, and Obama’s decision to eliminate these scholarships show that he does not stand for the parent’s right to choose quality education for their children.