Battle Zones vs. Learning Zones

The recent violent attacks at America’s schools are alarming, since school is a place where children are supposed to be infused with knowledge and not threatened, intimidated or killed. I am very concerned about the state of America’s schools –academically, socially and culturally. Many of our children are dropping out too soon, while others are just afraid to show up due to fear. We encourage our children to attend school while not realizing that we may be sending them into a battle zone. Years ago this type of violence was nearly nonexistent and police patrolling schools was unheard of. Look how far we’ve come, America. I believe school choice will give parents, especially those parents that fear for their children’s welfare at school, more options to either home school, use virtual schools or attend faith based schools.

Mothers, more educational opportunities will empower us. It will give us greater control over how and where we decide to educate our children. We will be able to take our children out of battle zones and put them into learning zones.


Rita Davenport, Guest Writer
A Mom On A Mission