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Board hears presentation on proposed EF Tours for middle school; first trip to Rome/Pompeii planned for spring 2027
Summary
A district staff member proposed expanding EF Tours to middle school students, starting with a spring 2027 Rome and Pompeii trip estimated at $4,109 per student. The board will vote on the first trip at a subsequent meeting.
District staff presented a proposal to offer EF Tours to middle school students and asked the board to place the first trip—Rome and Pompeii in spring 2027—on a future agenda for approval.
Dr. Battaglia told the Jersey Shore Area SD board that EF Tours offers programs tailored to middle-school students, emphasizing cultural awareness, collaboration and hands-on learning. "It raises cultural awareness for students and I think that's something that everyone can benefit from," Dr. Battaglia said.
If approved, the district plans to target students who are in fifth, sixth and seventh grades at…
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