Proposal: convert schools into prisons to improve student life
Ithaca public schools superintendent Nathan Bootz proposes making schools into prisons to improve things for students. I add a comment.
Published in Big Think
http://bigthink.com/ideas/38573
05/24/2011
Dear Governor Snyder,
In these tough economic times, schools are hurting. And yes, everyone in Michigan is hurting right now financially, but why aren't we protecting schools? Schools are the one place on Earth that people look to to "fix" what is wrong with society by educating our youth and preparing them to take on the issues that society has created.
One solution I believe we must do is take a look at our corrections system in Michigan. We rank nationally at the top in the number of people we incarcerate. We also spend the most money per prisoner annually tha