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Students and families urge board to save West High’s Excel program as district considers changes
Summary
Multiple students, parents and community members spoke during public forum to oppose proposed changes to Excel — a co-taught, project-based support program at Oshkosh West High School — asking the board to reconsider a plan that would replace the multi-teacher model with a single case manager.
Dozens of students, alumni and community members told the Oshkosh Area School District board during public comment on April 23 that proposed changes to the Excel program at Oshkosh West would harm students who rely on the co‑taught, small-group model.
Current and former Excel students described the program as a supportive, family-like environment with two teachers per classroom and a curriculum adapted for learners who benefit from hands-on, project-based instruction.…
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