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Innovative programs director: Prep Academy, extended day and internships expand post‑graduation options

5826618 · July 15, 2025
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Executive Director Ashley Gray Ned reported the district’s expanded Prep Academy, internship and extended-day programs, saying the first Prep Academy cohort saved families tuition and produced credential and degree outcomes.

Ashley Gray Ned, executive director of innovative programs and strategic planning, briefed the board July 15 on career- and college-readiness programs that aim to give students real-world experience and post‑graduation options. Gray Ned said the Prep Academy — a partnership with Richland — began in 2018 and is unique to the district in the area. The district takes 50 students per cohort; the first…

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