Although the No Child Left Behind Act requires schools receiving federal funds to give student names, addresses and phone numbers to military recruiters upon request, the Springfield, Illinois, School District is providing the opportunity for students to opt-out of receiving calls from recruiters. Apparently the same school district tried this last year but their opting out choice was limited and kids who opted out of receiving information from recruiters also ended up opting out of receiving information from colleges and technical schools. According to district spokeswoman Carol Votsmier, “This was a concern for some families.” So now the new opt-out … Continue reading →