Choice, Respect, and Cooperation
Let me introduce you to Suzy*, a 15-year-old in the 8th grade at her local middle school. She desperately wants to take driver’s education. The school told her parents that she cannot take the course because it's taught at the high school. In the past, middle school students have take advanced classes at the high school. I was perplexed about the decision to deny Suzy access to driver's education. I did some research but found no state or local policies stopping Suzy from tak