Schools are currently encouraged to do so, not required.
Cheryl Murfin
Cheryl Murfin, M.Ed/IAE is managing editor of Seattle's Child magazine. She's been a working journalist for nearly 40 years, is an certified AWA writing workshop facilitator, arts-integrated writing retreat leader. Find her at Compasswriters.com.
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