Ford backs Davis Gates, encourages development of a new neighborhood high school in Austin – Chicago Crusader

“When schools fail students, parents look elsewhere to give their children real opportunities for a brighter future,” state Rep. LaShawn Ford said. “A person’s income or zip code should not predict a child’s school success, which is why we need to responsibly invest in new, state-of-the-art learning environments that can spark opportunity and create better futures.”