Stamford parents, teachers and students are lashing out at the school system over schedule changes they think will hurt students.

Parents say the flexible schedules basically come down to cramming yearlong courses like math and science into one semester for high school students. Parents say one semester isn't enough time for students to properly learn the material and doesn't account for kids who may have a learning disability. Parents and teachers say what's worse is that they have no say in this flexible schedule change and that it is being forced upon students.

Stamford Public Schools provided a statement to News 12:

"The role of the school district leaders is to act in the best interests of all students, and the superintendent and her leadership team believe that the flexible schedule is the best tool to support the academic goals of all students in our heterogeneous learning community."

Stamford Board of Education member Dr. Becky Hamman and parent Melissa Broder join Mark Sudol to discuss the issue. Stamford Public Schools’ superintendent declined an opportunity to appear on the show.

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