School is for everyone

Kathy Egan reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Life in the United States varies a lot from one area to another. Northern states grow their veggies in the summer, but down here, it is too hot even for the tomatoes. The west coast boasts the Pacific Ocean, but compared to the Gulf we know and love, the waves and temperature in the Pacific hinder our ability to swim at leisure. Florida is accustomed to preparing for hurricanes, while midwesterners listen for tornado alarms. There is at least one thing, though, that brings almost all of us together: our lives revolve around school calendars. For kids, school is arguably the most significant part of their daily lives. School is the main place