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District to seek state funds for teacher externships; trustee raises objection to Herzog participation
Summary
The district plans to apply for state grant funds to support a July externship program that places teachers and counselors at local businesses. One trustee objected to including Herzog as a host because of the company’s public political activity.
The board heard an update on the district’s externship program, a teacher and counselor professional‑learning opportunity that places educators at local businesses for rotations in July.
The district said this is the third year of the program (paused during COVID), and it is run in partnership with the workforce alliance and the chamber. The district named six host employers included in the grant listing: Altec, BI, Herzog, Hilliard, Midland Steel, and Mosaic. Participation consists of rotations to…
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