Radio Commentary
If you have an empty nest because
your last child has left the house, that doesn’t mean that you can’t continue
to support education in your community.
In fact, it’s a great time to stay
involved, make a strong contribution, and stay young at heart.
As a start, keep up with issues
that affect local children. If you can, get involved in the school activities
of your neighbor’s children, your nieces and nephews, or friends’ children or
grandchildren.
Remember that strong schools make
strong communities. Educated young people make our entire society healthier. By
helping them we are investing in our future together.
How can you help?
Children of all ages love to have
fans attend their soccer games or basketball games. Cheering for local children
can also be an opportunity for you to keep in contact with various neighbors
and community happenings.
Think of interesting ways you can
participate in school programs. Share your special talents. If you are a
photographer, give a seminar to the yearbook staff.
Or maybe you have connections to
interesting local companies that would make for great field trips.
We can all serve as volunteers and
mentors in our local schools. We can provide an extra set of hands to help in
the office, or an extra set of ears to help children with reading.
This nation
was built on a foundation of community support for local schools. It is what
keeps our democracy strong and vital. And it will continue to do so — with the
help of all involved.
