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Parents are being jailed for trying to send their kids to better schools. Author Tim DeRoche on why school zones are harmful to families across America, and what we can do instead.
For more stories, ideas, and advice from changemakers tackling our biggest challenges, subscribe to Stand Together ► youtube.com/standtogethercc
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Author Tim DeRoche discusses the significant impact of school zoning on American families, highlighting how children's educational opportunities—and by proxy, their futures—are determined by their home address. De Roche points out that this system, rooted in historical redlining, fails to consider individual needs, and often results in discriminatory policies and outcomes.
The case of Kelly Williams-Bolar, who faced legal action and imprisonment for using a family member’s address to enroll her daughters in a better school, exemplifies the severity and harshness of the system. Parents simply want to secure better opportunities for their children, and the consequences of doing so can be devastating.
DeRoche advocates for open enrollment policies that empower families to send their children to schools outside their zoned areas, citing success in states like Oklahoma and Wisconsin. Despite challenges, including potential impacts on property values and taxes, he emphasizes the need for more accessible and open public schools. He stresses the importance of proactive parental involvement in choosing the best educational options for their children.
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Watch more videos about the changemakers revolutionizing education across America in our playlist ► youtube.com/playlist?list=PLF-0tjFMo6OJQ1EMtrXMPdkVZYOVsmlqL
And visit Stand Together’s website to learn more ► standtogether.org
Parents are being jailed for trying to send their kids to better schools. Author Tim DeRoche on why school zones are harmful to families across America, and what we can do instead.
For more stories, ideas, and advice from changemakers tackling our biggest challenges, subscribe to Stand Together ► youtube.com/standtogethercc
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Author Tim DeRoche discusses the significant impact of school zoning on American families, highlighting how children's educational opportunities—and by proxy, their futures—are determined by their home address. De Roche points out that this system, rooted in historical redlining, fails to consider individual needs, and often results in discriminatory policies and outcomes.
The case of Kelly Williams-Bolar, who faced legal action and imprisonment for using a family member’s address to enroll her daughters in a better school, exemplifies the severity and harshness of the system. Parents simply want to secure better opportunities for their children, and the consequences of doing so can be devastating.
DeRoche advocates for open enrollment policies that empower families to send their children to schools outside their zoned areas, citing success in states like Oklahoma and Wisconsin. Despite challenges, including potential impacts on property values and taxes, he emphasizes the need for more accessible and open public schools. He stresses the importance of proactive parental involvement in choosing the best educational options for their children.
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Watch more videos about the changemakers revolutionizing education across America in our playlist ► youtube.com/playlist?list=PLF-0tjFMo6OJQ1EMtrXMPdkVZYOVsmlqL
And visit Stand Together’s website to learn more ► standtogether.org
