Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Reflection: Let's open schools

Why can't we keep schools open for evening use, like a community center?  Let's invite ALL people in our schools and give access to computers to everyone.  Why not make schools a place of social meetings/fun, rather than a place to be avoided?  In other words, the neighborhood schools become the center of the community.  I know this is not a new idea but when will we do it?  Just some ongoing thoughts.

3 comments:

  1. A perfect idea, especially in these times. I understand the issues of liability, but you're exactly right.

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  2. I agree!! We talk a lot about access and "leveling the playing field" in education. This idea is pretty simple, and cheap!!

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  3. Well said...I agree. It's interesting that we have locked gates and poor lighting around our school campus...what is the message? As a public entity, we should open our gates and turn on the lights for our families.

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