Proposal to Extend School Days to Keep Students Away From Gun Violence Draws Mixed Reviews

BIRMINGHAM – A Birmingham city councilman is proposing a bold idea to make sure students stay away from gun violence. Councilor Clinton Woods is looking to extend the school day for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. He said most people think that means more classroom instruction time, but that’s not his plan. He wants to extend the hours schools are open to make sure students have the resources to stay out of trouble.

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