More principal, less police
This is one of those times where even when I see both sides of the coin, I can't make heads or tails of it.
What real function is behind a school system bringing in a police force? Is it for education or teaching purposes? Is it for the lessening of liability? Is it some reciprocity of business relations?
It is interesting that the article points out that some principals freely and perhaps eagerly hand over their responsibility to an ouside agency. The actions of the principals and of the police do give a clear message to parents, no matter how irresponsible parents are. It presents a confusing message of who is really in charge in a public school setting. One may assume that the principals and police are not waisting any more resources on engaging the parents, and why should they. Unless maybe the kid is a good athelete.
One thing may be said for sure is that police are not telling the educators what to do and how to do it. So why should they be there?
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