Tuesday Letters: School Access, Giving Season and Housing Concerns

School attacks aimed at denying Nigerian children access to education

The Inspector General of Police, IGP, Kayode Egbetokun has described attacks on schools as an act of terrorism aimed at denying Nigerian children access to education. This is just as Niger State Governor Mohammed Umar Bago confirmed the escape of more abducted children of St Mary’s Catholic School. The IGP stated this during a courtesy visit on Niger State Governor Mohammed Umar Bago in Minna on Tuesday, noting that Nigeria is facing a severe se…

Tuesday letters: School access, giving season and housing concerns

Re-2 transportation decision harms students and families As both a parent and a mental health professional, I am deeply concerned about the Garfield Re-2 School District’s plan to remove bus transportation for families whose children attend Two Rivers Community School. Re-2 has stated that it wants what is in the best interest of students and families. Yet removing transportation access will create hardship for many working parents and negativel…