choosing our neighborhood public school was one of the hardest and best decisions i have made in my life. we had our annual open house tonight and (as usual) i was blown away. by the turnout. by the enthusiasm for our school in the face of the worst budget crisis imaginable. by the ready willingness to band together in support of what our school needs. by the smiles. by the fact that we know all these people by name. by the knowledge that my kids navigate this place like it is their home away from home. (which it is.)
whatever shortcomings can be said about public education in this city (and there certainly are shortcomings) are all wiped away by the community experience.
it isn't the building that needs a paint job. it isn't the asphalt that i wish would all disappear. it isn't the class size that is larger than ever. it isn't the rickety old desks and tattered textbooks. it is this vibrant, diverse, loving group of people my kids interact with every day.
it is hard to put it into words. but i am endlessly grateful for it.
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