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St. Lucie schools mark first A rating; superintendent outlines K–12 ‘Classrooms to Careers’ program and new Fort Pierce K–8 plan
Summary
St. Lucie Public Schools celebrated its first A rating and unveiled Classrooms to Careers, a K–12 workforce initiative. Superintendent John Prince described a $60 million local K–8 project in Fort Pierce and a $90 million Westwood investment, plus efforts to expand internships and career pathways with local businesses.
Dr. John Prince, superintendent of St. Lucie Public Schools, told the City Commission on Oct. 13 that the district earned its first-ever A rating and is launching a K–12 workforce initiative called Classrooms to Careers aimed at linking schools with local employers.
Prince said the district’s scorecard shows year-over-year gains in reading, math, science and social studies and emphasized that the district is expanding accelerated coursework and college enrollment programs. “The district earned its first ever A rating this year,” Prince said. He added a guiding philosophy: “All children are capable of success. No exceptions.”
The new Classrooms to Careers program is intended to expose students to local industries starting in kindergarten and to culminate in high school pre-apprenticeships and career fairs where students can interview with employers and receive job offers. “Starting in kindergarten with Play With Purpose, we’re creating an awareness of local industries and job opportunities for elementary children,” Prince said. He…
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