Great Schools Benefit You!
Every kid deserves a great school, and the benefits of a strong, vibrant
public school system are obvious, immediate, and dramatic. Great schools
yield higher property values, safer neighborhoods, and a stronger local
economy.
Investments in public schools cut across all economic and cultural
boundaries and improve the standard of living for everyone. Great schools
are the primary force behind rising economic tides, improving our children’s
individual possibilities and delivering substantial returns on community
investments.
Of course, parents with children in school have always recognized the
benefits of great schools in their communities. They diligently research
local schools, meet with teachers and staff, and get actively involved
in the issues and debates that dictate the quality of their children’s
education. Parents understand that the investments we make in local
schools dictate the scope of opportunity that their children will enjoy.
The whole truth is that even those without children reap the benefits
of great schools.
Posted June 15, 2004