The American Federation of Teachers held a “Protect Our Kids” national campaign to rally support for public education and protections for programs that fund services for students with disabilities and low-income students.

Since it regained control of the district from the state in 2018, the board has not voted to approve a new charter school.

‘Kids are in class, worried for their parents and for themselves,’ said student Luis Ojeda. ‘We need to know what you will do to protect us.’

The report by advocacy group Children First found the economic conditions of Philly families has worsened over the last decade.

The district has required the class since 2005. But that mandate, and other district policies, could attract scrutiny from Trump administration officials.