This week, schools all over the U.S. celebrated American Education Week. Local schools sponsored visits by parents and grandparents, a luncheon for retired teachers and many other activities, including open houses.
Substitute teachers, custodians, cafeteria workers and other members of the schools' support staff were recognized for their contributions as well.
All of this underscores the fact that the education of our children is everyone's job.
Some of the activities were more innovative than others. In Sikeston, grocers used paper bags students had decorated with education-themed art. In Morehouse one day during the week, elementary school students were assigned to sit by someone new during lunch.
True or false: The quality of the education we provide our children with determines the quality of our community.
Make an educated guess.
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