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Board approves Eaton High Aviation Academy’s drone course request to TEA
Summary
Trustees voted 6-0 to send the Aviation Academy’s new unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) course to the Texas Education Agency for approval, citing strong industry partnerships and student job placements.
Northwest ISD trustees voted 6-0 to approve an application to the Texas Education Agency seeking approval of a new high school course focused on drone piloting and operations, district officials said.
The course was developed by Eaton High School’s Aviation Academy leaders, retired military aviators Jeff Nieves and Donnie Farr, who told trustees the curriculum emphasizes piloting drones, sensor operations and mission types such as aerial mapping,…
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