How can the school board even consider a revised facilities-use policy that would close elementary schools to outside groups until 6 p.m.? What they need to do is to encourage groups to work with our youth to the fullest extent for as long as children will come.

The city is faced with gangs in our city and all kinds of criminal acts. More police is an answer. However, if we really want to get a handle on this problem for the future, we need to start with our youth.

The board may be trying to get rid of unwanted adult groups that use the schools, or something else. The board just needs to come out and say so.

Public schools are for children. Children need training in all kinds of areas that the schools do not have time for but that will help a child become a better citizen. Don't deny them that chance.

Ann A. Hines
Greensboro