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Why hasn’t anyone thought of this before?

Randi Weingarten, the New Yorker who is rising to become president of the American Federation of Teachers, says she wants to replace President Bush’s focus on standardized testing with a vision of public schools as community centers that help poor students succeed by offering not only solid classroom lessons but also medical and other services.

…“Can you imagine a federal law that promoted community schools — schools that serve the neediest children by bringing together under one roof all the services and activities they and their families need?” Ms. Weingarten asked in the speech.

“Imagine schools that are open all day and offer after-school and evening recreational activities and homework assistance,” she said. “And suppose the schools included child care and dental, medical and counseling clinics.”

How has nobody thought of this before? We’ll simply place all economic and social activities under the purview of these “schools.” Services will be allocated according to the discretion of “teachers.” Workers (everyone) will be told what jobs they must do within the “school.” In order to ensure fairness, private economic activity will be strictly prohibited. Besides, money will be abolished anyway.

I have a good feeling about this.