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sarah simmons has our top story. >> reporter: critics are concerned that the speech here tomorrow at wakefield high may be a platform for the president to push a socialist agenda. the administration say that's not the case, they simply want to encourage students to stay in school but some parents around the country don't want to take the chance. the president plans to address the students. some oppose, citing the possibility of politically motivated content. some are opting out and some are letting teachers to make the decision and if the parents don't want their children to hear the comments, they can opt out. >> we're in a different era and i think people are more vocal about their political beliefs. >> i think they should have the choice. >> the president secretary under george h.w. bush says he understands some of the concerns but also believe the teachers can use the mounting backlash to help educate. >> if i were a teacher i would take advantage of it. i would put up lincoln and eisenhower and reagan and teach about the presidency and put up the head of north korea and say if t