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 neighbors’ children, your nieces and nephews, your grandchildren, or
your friends’ children.
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.
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.
