Bloomington Herald-Times

I was disheartened to learn that Richland-Bean Blossom Schools continues its practice of refusing to let Edgewood teams compete against Seven Oaks Classical School athletes.

The real harm here isn’t to schools or administrators — it’s to the kids. Our student-athletes train hard, dream big and look forward to testing themselves against their peers. For many, sports build confidence, resilience and a sense of belonging. When they’re told they cannot compete simply because they attend a public charter school, the result is confusion, frustration and disappointment. What lesson are we teaching when we close doors on children who just want to play?

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