Houston Independent School District will be eliminating librarian positions at 28 schools this upcoming year and converting the libraries into ‘Team Centers” where kids with behavioral issues will be sent, the district announced.

  • Hardeehar@lemmy.world
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    11 months ago

    Basically this. Knowledge is power. People who feel empowered tend to be in better control of their life trajectory and have a better chance to elevate their happiness. Happiness helps avoid the depression spiral that seems to have gripped so many people.

    Removing access to free eduction resources and replacing it with a soft-juvi-rehab will only hurt people in the long run.

    “You’re not doing well in school? Failing some classes and need more help? How about we try suspension for 2 weeks to fix that?”