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District puts five new high‑school courses on 30‑day display; merchandising pilot to start at Plainfield East
Summary
Curriculum committee advanced five new high‑school courses for 30‑day public display and discussed pilots and funding sources; purchases of materials will depend on enrollment.
The Plainfield CCSD 202 curriculum and technology committee voted to move five new high‑school courses to 30‑day public display Sept. 17, recommending the Board of Education later consider final approval. The proposal includes astronomy, interior design, merchandising and manufacturing, residential plumbing and residential electrics; merchandising and several CTE‑adjacent classes will be piloted first in select schools.
Why this matters: those courses expand on‑site career and technical education (CTE) exposure and academic offerings, which district leaders said should increase student access to career pathways and certifications.
Committee materials show merchandising and…
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