In reflecting on my own experiences, I don't think school was enough for me even as a middle class white person. By the time I was a junior in high school, all I wanted to do was get out and be in the "real" world. The extra curriculars, the sense of community and leadership, the exposure to cultures outside my bubble is what kept me going. My cohesive family unit also kept me on the straight and narrow, for the most part, along with white privilege. More than ever schools need to focus on creating an inclusive community with partnerships and programs, leaders and options.