A national divide over holding back students: Some states do it young, others wait until high school
Western Line School District Assistant Superintendent James Johnson, ceneter, and Superintendent Lawrence Hudson, right, greet students while visiting Riverside Elementary School, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, in Avon.
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