The Effects of Losing a Community - 0 views
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Jeff Bernstein on 11 Mar 12Our school no longer represents our surrounding community. This is a problem. When I began teaching nine years ago we enjoyed enthusiastic support from members of our community, including local businesses and organizations. Each year these relationships have dwindled; there is less and less of a connection between students and adults in the community. Bluntly and sadly put, the feeling is these aren't our kids. If a student decides to skip school and hang out at the local deli, there is little chance that they will be spotted an adult who will recognize them - an adult who will relay the message to the student's parent. It is difficult for students to take pride in a place that is not home.