The superintendent explained credit flex requirements as a movement within the state to create flexibility for schools to give education credits for things outside of a traditional classroom – for example, virtual learning and internships.

“The state wants to extend to students different opportunities,” Brown said. “Our board wanted to extend students different opportunities in this district.”

Regardless of why the changes were made, though, the Robinsons were simply happy for their children – especially 12-year-old son Timmy.

“Timmy is excited because it effects him more immediately than the others,” Robinson said. “He wants to play football and that’s what generated our interest.”

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