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Trustee presents plan to expand cybersecurity courses, dual‑credit partnerships
Summary
A board member outlined a proposal for expanded cybersecurity coursework, certification pathways and university partnerships, citing workforce demand and talks with UTSA; no formal action or vote was taken.
A board member of the EAST CENTRAL ISD presented a proposal to expand cybersecurity education across the district, including dual‑credit courses, industry certifications and partnerships with universities such as the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA).
The presentation argued the district could create career pathways beginning in middle school and continuing through high school, using coursework such as Foundations of Cybersecurity, AP Computer Science, a Cyber Capstone and industry certifications to prepare students for entry‑level jobs and dual credit opportunities.
Why it matters: The presenter framed cybersecurity as a growing local and national labor market that could offer students high starting salaries and…
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