A threat of a school bus strike is on hold, for now, but the Department of Education faces other unique challenges this academic year.
"First of all, I want them to be sure that their kids are going to be safe. That's number one. And then number two, that they're going to read, and that's going to connect to success in math and all their other subjects areas. That's what I'm really excited about," he said.
"I want parents to continue to just read with your kids. If you don't do anything else, just read. Read interesting articles, read interesting books, spend 15 to 20 minutes a day just reading, having your child read to you as well. Reading, reading, reading is our message."
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