School closures are often framed as inevitable—but what if they’re the result of deeper systemic choices? This week, we talk with Dr. Mara Tieken about how closures disproportionately impact Black, Brown, and low-income communities—and why they rarely deliver the promised benefits. Together, we explore the idea of spatial injustice and what it means to see schools not just as buildings, but as the heart of our communities. If schools are being closed in your community (or even if they’re not), this conversation invites us to ask: what do we owe each other—and all of our kids—when it comes to public education?