Oklahoma City’s Crossroads Mall closed in 2017 and is being repurposed as a large community school. The project would provide K-12 education plus food, health care, and social services to thousands of low-income students. Local leaders describe it as a potential model for integrated family services.
Key Points
- Crossroads Mall shuttered to shoppers in 2017
- Conversion targets wraparound services for low-income students
- Aims to create America’s largest community school
Implications for Educational Freedom
No direct implications.
Source: Could This Dead Shopping Mall Become America’s Largest Family Service Center?
