Why Johnny Can't Walk to School

Last week, we celebrated "Walk to School" Day. It's impossible to know how many kids actually marked the date by walking to school.  But one thing is clear: the trend is toward building ever-larger schools on a regional basis.  While it may look cheaper to do so by some measurements, the long-term costs may actually be higher.
In the Lowcountry, there is a good example of this trend -- a new school on Sullivan's Island.  We don't contend we know precisely how this debate should be concluded, but we think there are factors that should be considered.
This instructive video on the topic was prepared by Vince Graham, the developer of I'On, and a member of the Charleston Moves board.