The Public Charter Youth Leadership Council is looking for students who want to advocate for changes in charter schools!

Friends of Choice in Urban Schools (FOCUS) is currently accepting applications for the Public Charter Youth Leadership Council (PCYLC). ALL 6^th – 12^th grade D.C. public charter school students are strongly urged to apply!

As part of the D.C. Public Charter Youth Leadership Council, members will meet with other public charter student leaders several times a year for advocacy training, hands-on outreach efforts, and to share their ideas with FOCUS about needs in the charter student community. PCYLC members will also act as youth advocates for D.C. public charter schools, with monthly opportunities to speak to public officials.

If you are interested in student government, advocacy, and service, you are strongly encouraged to apply. The application deadline is next Friday, February 17.

Prospective applicants must submit an application (please contact Mr. Cotton for an application) and a 300-500-word essay highlighting the qualities that a good leader should possess. The selection committee will make their decisions based on experience, community involvement, school engagement, and demonstrated leadership.