Sign up the team that’s offering to volunteer for free. Prevention through presence in education has proven out elsewhere. Some parts of the country call for Dads in Schools. Brockton could create a world-class Adults in Schools program. It does take vetting to ensure it works and a watchdog dynamic. But this program can work, at scale. Imagine how many parents will sign up for an afternoon or morning. It’s not automatic. It’s not riskless. It can’t lack oversight. But there is passion for it. Start it small with a tight process. And build on it.
Sign up the team that’s offering to volunteer for free. Prevention through presence in education has proven out elsewhere. Some parts of the country call for Dads in Schools. Brockton could create a world-class Adults in Schools program. It does take vetting to ensure it works and a watchdog dynamic. But this program can work, at scale. Imagine how many parents will sign up for an afternoon or morning. It’s not automatic. It’s not riskless. It can’t lack oversight. But there is passion for it. Start it small with a tight process. And build on it.