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Parkrose students, superintendent discuss AVID, College Possible and college access
Summary
Student representatives told the Parkrose School District 3 board that AVID helped with college readiness and navigation; the superintendent discussed costs, College Possible partnership options and limits on district funding.
Student representatives told the Parkrose School District 3 Board of Education that AVID gave them academic structure and mentorship that many said they miss in college, and the superintendent said the district is exploring a limited College Possible partnership to expand postsecondary support.
The student panel detailed how AVID classroom practices — organization, networking and sustained mentorship — helped with college applications, internships and scholarships. One student said, “I joined AVID because my brother, Malachi, was there… My mom saw how [it] helped my siblings,” and another…
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