Schools Allowing Opt-Out on Obama's Speech

by Cal Skinner

As I was looking at how various area school districts are coping with President Barack Obama's request to penetrate every school room in America, I was pointed to Carpentersville Unit District 300's message to the public:

"Message from the Superintendent:

"Some D300 teachers and principals are allowing their students to watch President Obama's national address to American school chilren at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8.

"The topic is the importance of education and setting/meeting goals.

"Parents who do not want their children to watch this Presidential address can contact their teacher so the teacher may make other arrangements for their children."

It appears that District 300 is allowing parents to opt out of the "opportunity," just as Crystal Lake Grade School District 47 is.

Huntley School District 300, on the other hand, is foregoing the opportunity. Here's what Crystal Lake High School District 155 is doing.

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