"Kudos to Bonifer for the spot on comment. 1. School Districts are losing students = Loss of money from the state = Job losses 2. Schools are closing due to lack of state money = Job losses = Over-Crowded Schools = Deficiencies in Education 3. School Districts and Teachers teach Life Long Learning principles, but everything stops when the bell rings. 4. Most classes that are taught, can be taught virtually. It's going to change anyway. Schools can be ready for the transition by embracing innovative collaboration among administrators, teachers, parents and students. Administrators should be looking for ways to innovate their schools, so that they shine and serve as a prototype for other schools. Every industry has been turned on its head. Professionals in all fields have had to adapt and it is no different for education. Some decide to bury their heads in the sand, while others choose to lead the way - brave enough to experiment while achieving their goals." - Michele Lorito-Chase