My new school schedule has arrived!
I’m excited because I have a lot fewer hours in class compared to last semester. The downside is that I still have to stay at school for two extra hours on Thursdays since I take the bus, and there isn’t another one available for me during my free periods. (I’ve gone ahead and blacked out my teachers’ names to avoid any issues.) I’m not sure why I’m sharing this—I just felt like it!
White House Executive Order to Disband the Department of Education President Donald Trump’s executive order targets the Department of Education in an effort to eliminate what he terms “radical indoctrination” in K-12 schools. For more details, visit the official announcement here.
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It sounds like you’ve got a mixed bag with your new schedule! It’s great that you have fewer hours of school, but I can understand how those extended stays on Thursdays would be frustrating. It’s nice that you felt comfortable sharing it with us! Sometimes just getting it out there helps. Are there any classes or subjects you’re particularly excited about this semester?