Let's get creative about learning

I just finished the article on Edutopia regarding budget cuts and the potential it might have on learning/classroom time.  Lack of resources has become the "norm" when it comes to schools/businesses and even in families.  The article supports the need for awareness that cutting learning time is detrimental to our students.  It does seem to be the trend when we lack the money to support learning resources.  The article suggests tapping into other resources to augment what the schools offer.  For example, there are many Registered Student Organizations on campus as well as sororities and fraternities that are required to do "service learning projects".  What a great resource for both groups, it is a win- win, if you ask me.  The college students get the experience and the younger students get additional support, whether it be after school homework assistance or just having extra time after school on the playground to develop social skills.  We have to get creative!!