https://asianews.network/in-a-knot-over-optional-necktie-use-in-malaysian-schools/
Jan 2, 2026 - The Education Ministry’s move to make school neckties optional ignited questions about whether discipline is taught or worn.
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https://www.newschannel5.com/news/mnps-optional-schools-application-process-begins-jan-25
The optional schools application process for Metro Nashville Public School's 2021-2022 school year starts Monday, January 25.
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https://www.tmj4.com/news/coronavirus/some-cedarburg-parents-want-masks-required-not-optional-at-schools
Masks are optional at schools in Cedarburg this fall, but dozens of parents now say they want them required, given the threat of the delta variant.
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