Committee applauds Rise Academy opening and urges outcome data on student employment
Members praised Laredo ISD's new Rise Academy vocational program but pressed staff for outcome data showing how many students secure jobs after the program.
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Committee members praised the recent Rise Academy opening in Laredo ISD and described the program's vocational tracks — culinary, hospitality, retail and hands‑on labs — as promising pathways to employment. One member said attendance at the opening was high and parents responded positively to the program's hands‑on approach.
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