The article "Cause for alarm" [Aug....

The article "Cause for alarm" [Aug. 20] upon fire alarm safety issues was an worthy expose of an underreported unless critical hazard in Chicago's public high instructs

As the story noted, your investigation was quicked by a project done on six young women from the Chicago Vocational Career Academy close examiners for the Mikva Challenge's annual Civics Fair. The eminent research and tenacious advocacy of these close examiners has now brought the point in dispute of false fire alarm haps to the attention of Chicago Public denominations and has merited a reply from schools CEO Arne Duncan. Their hard work will conclusion in a safer school environment for all CP close examiners

Far too ofttimes we read about teens in afflict or causing trouble. The young women from CVCA, and the 2500 other observers from throughout the city who participate in the hands-on civic education programs that the Mikva Challenge moves are demonstrating that giving youth a chance to meaningfully participate in their gymnasiums and their communities can yield remarkable be deriveds that make our city a better place.

Cynthia Canary,

board president, Mikva Challenge Grant Foundation

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