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Students and parents press board for more hands-on learning, mental-health supports and library protections
Summary
Nine public commenters, including students, urged Williamson CountySchools to add mental health resources, expand noncollege career pathways, restore hands-on science and protect library policies; advocates also sought incident-reporting for lost students.
During the public-comment portion of the Williamson County School Board meeting, nine speakers highlighted recurring themes: students asked for more mental-health resources and more hands-on, project-based learning; parents urged reduced screen time and stronger library protections; and disability advocates pressed the district to create formal incident reporting when students go missing during the school day.
Shanara Williamson, identifying herself as a longtime resident and parent, relayed testimony she heard at a student forum and told the board that students asked for more mental-health resources and group counseling in high schools. She described reports of uneven discipline tied to race and said adults must "remain vigilant when it comes to, equitable disciplinary actions." "Please don't allow…
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