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District highlights Harbison Gardens pilot for cradle-to-career services and out-of-school supports
Summary
Chief of student services Dr. Michael Harris and community services director Julius Scott updated the board on a Harbison Gardens pilot that provides birth-to-career supports, kindergarten-readiness efforts and out-of-school programming tied to measurable outcomes.
District staff described a community‑based pilot in Harbison Gardens aimed at connecting early-childhood supports, out‑of‑school programming and career-pathway exposure to improve kindergarten readiness and long‑term outcomes.
Dr. Michael Harris, chief of student services and planning, framed the work as place‑based education and said the pilot aims to measure three outcomes: kindergarten readiness, out‑of‑school-time participation and career‑pathway engagement. He said the district is partnering with local organizations — including Ready by 5, Richland County First Steps and the public library — to increase access to early…
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