Keeping kids in school is common sense
Strong communities are built on structure, responsibility, and opportunity — values Americans have long championed. One of the most effective ways to uphold those principles is simple: Keep kids in school.
TL;DR
- Keeping kids in school upholds principles of structure, responsibility, and opportunity.
- Denying children access to K-12 education has been recognized by federal law and the Supreme Court (Plyler v. Doe) as detrimental, leading to long-term social and economic harm.
- Schools provide essential structure, daily accountability, and early intervention for young people.
- Denying education can lead to increased rates of involvement with the criminal justice system and greater strain on public services.
- Educating children is more cost-effective than dealing with the consequences of school absence, such as incarceration and court involvement.
- Keeping kids in school is a non-partisan issue supported by a majority of voters, including Republicans.
- Leaders from business, education, and public safety are working together to protect access to K-12 education.