Are there no buses where you are? During my entire time in public school, I got there in one of three ways: took the bus, I got a ride with my older brother, or I drove myself.
Also keep in mind this would apply to high school students, not elementary school kids. And this isn't a single study, or even a new result. I've known this about teenagers for a while.
No. In fact, buses don't go far enough out in some places here, and they don't stop close enough. Plus, I believe they can't afford to run all their buses anymore.
I didn't have my own car until I was a senior in high school. I got dropped off every day (12 years ago now.)
Where we are people live far enough from the school that it's too far too walk, but it's just as far to walk to catch a bus. Getting kids home from school is equally as difficult but most kids are forced to take the long treks by foot or bike. And in the winter, we sometimes get 3+ feet of snow at a time.
It's a big world, I know I shouldn't have started this argument here. I'm frustrated about the education my own kids are getting, and I hate seeing so many people agree with studies that cause sweeping changes in schools.
I'll read the article again. I'm pretty sure I read through it the first time with my mind frustrated with this headline anyway.
Also keep in mind this would apply to high school students, not elementary school kids. And this isn't a single study, or even a new result. I've known this about teenagers for a while.