Board is pitched expanded internships, client projects and Xello for postsecondary planning

Mar 24, 2026

Staff said the district will expand real-world learning (internships, client-connected projects and workplace experiences) and deepen Xello use so students can map interests to courses and postsecondary assets; staff reported about 90% of students have a 4-year planner started.

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Doctor Amaya said the district will expand real-world learning that connects academic content to career and community problems, listing internships, workplace experiences and client-connected projects as examples. "Real world learning connects academic content to authentic problems, careers, and community experiences," she said, and staff plan to increase partnerships with local businesses to broaden access for secondary students in 2026–2027.

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