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I've always believed that schools should see themselves as community centers. They should invite everyone in their tax base for activities, especially parents.

I've always believed that schools should see themselves as community centers. They should invite everyone in their tax base for activities, especially parents. They should do little BBQs, potlucks, have little plays or movie nights, etc. They should offer all children in their tax base breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner. They should encourage students to stay after for sports, to read in the library, or just to hangout. Basically schools should be like libraries or churches. I hate that the culture is moving in the other direction.

rootusrootus 3y ago
Our school does much of what you suggest, but only for students. They are tightly locked away from the general public now, because some people think schools make a nice place for live target practice. I don't see this changing for the better anytime soon, it'll probably get worse. Guns are more popular than ever in the US, and with prevalence comes increased risk.